Oily Tail

This hexagonal piece attached to a VW engine block is called the Oil Pressure Sensor. It's not an expensive part - http://zyggisautoshop.com charged us $24.62 for the sensor and $1.25 for the seal ring (plus an hour and a half of labor). What's worthy of comment is the fountain of oil you get when the seal fails. Oil mileage roughly equivalent to gas mileage, and boy does it stink!

Chef's Tail

While on our Annual expedition to the 4th of July celebration in Home, Washington, SOMEONE decided to "make pancakes".

This sped up the decision about whether or not to tear up the ugly brown carpet in the Gronkle. 

Upon interrogation, the culprit claimed:

"I was happy and excited and I did it for REAL!. "

For anyone who may be trying to count shells, the answer is:

18