[Orange Krate]

Originally Posted by DerbyChamp06

Hi Jim,
Hope you had a great 4th. Just caught up on your thread few weeks back, and was glad to see you ran with my idea for some matching orange shoes! They look great, and in fact you inspired me to look for some orange Vans for myself...

Good stuff! I am looking at a set of those high tops for support of my old weary ankles! LOL Thanks for the link.

I spent the holiday weekend with my wife up in the Buellton/Solvang area of northern Santa Barbara County. I towed the 5th wheel up there and we just basked in the quiet serene tranquility of the Santa Ynez Valley. This area is IDEAL for a cruise in a muscle car, street rod, hot rod or motorcycle. It is sprinkled with wineries, cuisine, quaint shops and off the road places to explore. It is inland from the northern Santa Barbara coast about 20 miles. Hot during the day with cool evenings to sleep good in. If one is lucky they can witness up close and personal, a rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base which is right on the coast. Solvang is a MUST see! Next week Prince William and Katherine ("Kate") will be visiting the same area!!!

Google "Solvang" and look at photos and you will see a rich Danish enclave! My wife and I have talked about retiring there!

It reminds me of transplanting Orange Krate to a new home and a moniker like this: