Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (MMPR) Vehicles

MMPR was a programme I watched as a child. My brother liked it more than I did growing up as it was a programme geared more toward boys at the time. As an adult I rewatch it many times and I really enjoy it. My favourite characters would have to be Tommy, Kimberly and Alpha 5. I will take this time before talking about the vehicles in the series to remember Thuy Trang R.I.P who played the yellow MMPR who died on September the 3rd 2001 at the age of 27 in a car accident https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuy_Trang#Death Now back to the cars in MMPR

• The RadBug: Radbug stands for Remote Activated Drivingzord for Basic Ultra Geomorphology wow that is a mouth-full. It was a volkswagon Beetle with large canisters and exhaust on it and it was built by Billy Cranston who was the Blue MMPR. It was used because the green ranger who was Tommy was at that stage evil and destroyed the rangers teleportation systems along with other controls in the command centre. The command centre was a place where the rangers could come together to come up with plans on how to defeat evil and also a place where they could regroup. Zordon was their mentor and he was basically a giant floating head in a tube and Alpha 5 was his sidekick who was a robot. The Radbug could go from 0 to 3000mph in less than 3 seconds and could fly. This vehicle was used in a few episodes
•  The Shark Cycles: The shark cycles were created out of the fossilised fin of great prehistoric shark. The spirit of the great shark resided in the shark cycles. The shark cycles also had battle features. The shark cycles are very similar to motorcycles. They had a shark inspired design. At the back of the cycles there was a large tail fin. The tail of the Red and White cycles were twice as tall as the fins on the other's cycles. The front of the cycles were similar to a sharks head with pointed teeth and noses that was painted on. There appears to be a blade of spikes on the front of the cycles. The back of the cycles had red break lights.
• The Battle bikes: They were only seen in the background while of the rangers fought a monster. "They were based off the Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops and Mastodon Zords for the Red, Blue and Black Rangers respectively. The Blue and Black Battle Bikes had side cars for the Pink and Yellow Rangers." https://powerrangers.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Arsenal_(Mighty_Morphin_1)

Fun fact: The battle bikes only had 1 appearance on screen, they were never shown in use on screen again. 

Thank you so much for reading my blog post. The Shark cycles would have to be my favourite looking vehicles. I got information about these vehicles from these 2 websites here and here 

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The Regular cars on the Waltons

Here is a list of some of the cars that appeared on the Waltons 

• John Walton had a 1928 Model AA Ford 1 and a half ton pickup truck
• John-boy had a 1929/30 Ford Model A Coupe
• Jim-Bob had a 1926 Ford Model T This one could be the one he built himself
• Curt had a 1932 Ford Model B Sedan Delivery
• The Walton's family car in later seasons was a 1941 Plymouth Woody Station Wagon
• The Baldwin sisters could have had a 1925 Studebaker
• Cindy had a 1939/40 Ford convertible

I couldn't find what make car Ep Bridges had and the website I saw wasn't sure about the Baldwin sisters car. My favourite of these cars would have to be Cindy's car because red is my favourite colour especially in a car.

Fact about John Walton's truck. Sometimes it would not run so they would have to put a rope around the front bumper and some of the crew men would pull the truck into or out of the shot. Most of the vehicles were hard to steer. I found out about this fact on Judy Norton's (Mary Ellen) youtube channel on a video she done about the vehicles which can be viewed here. I found out about the vehicles on this forum here

Thank you so much for reading my blog post. I watched the Waltons as a child and I'm rewatching it now. I am currently making my way through season 4, as with Knight Rider, it originally ran before I was born I got to see it growing up through reruns.

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KITT from Knight Rider

KITT had many variations throughout the Knight Rider series. The original KITT was a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am. It was a 2 door coupe with front engine and back-wheel drive. It was fitted with customised after burners and had a turbo jet. KITT could go from 0-60 mph in 2 seconds.

20 cars were purchased for the show. Many of them were destroyed after the show. 5 still remain and the original is now stored away and is occasionally brought to conventions.

The name KITT stands for Knight industries 2000 but who says that. I didn't know that until today. We all just know it as KITT. KITT was voiced by William Daniels which 90's kids would know as Mr Feeny from Boy meets world.

So what other things could KITT do besides the obvious Turbo boost and seat ejection

• Molecular shell to protect itself during explosions
• Heat resistant with the use of Pyroclastic lamination
• The control of other machines using the Electronic Jamming system
• Flame throwers, tear gas and flares
• Silent mode 
• Shock resistant protection for Michael or other passengers while they were under attack using Passive Layer resistant system
• Analyses chemicals
• Over ride the AI where Michael could take over control of KITT
• Surveillance mode
• Grappling hook

SPOILER ALERT!!!

KITT could not drive itself sorry to burst any bubble. It was driven by a stunt man lying on the floor.  

Thank you so much for reading my blog post. I watched Knight Rider a lot as a child and even though it originally ran before I was born I got to see it growing up through reruns. KITT could have been the car that got me interested in cars and that is because it was so cool looking. Here is the website where I got the information for this blog. The next car blog I will do will be on the cars that were reguarly on the Waltons. There was many cars on the Waltons so I will probably do a blog on each separately but we will see. What was your favourite thing about KITT or Knight Rider in general. Mine would have to be Turbo boost. Here is a funny video done by Irish comedian doing a mock of Knight Rider.

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I love cars

Not a lot of people know this but one of my hobbies is cars. When I was a child I would read a lot of books from the library about cars, that and books about dogs too. I would tell my mother innocently one day I will own that car garage (not knowing then about money. I just knew I loved the cars).

When my father would buy a new car or get his car serviced I generally always went with him to see all the different cars in the shop. I loved the smell of new cars. When dad would buy a new car I remember as a child I would be always fidgeting around the car trying to find all the new stuff that the old car wouldn't have while dad was driving (safely though I always had my seatbelt on lol). I generally knew a lot about the car by the time my father would have driven us home which was at most a 45 minute drive.

As I became an adult the interest started fading unfortunately due to different circumstances but I am still interested in cars and I want to rekindle my interest I had in cars. I like the look of expensive cars and I do have somewhat of an interest in them but my preference is more finding out more affordable stylish cars and classic cars. 

I was thinking from time to time I may share about some makes of cars and facts about them on my blog here. Maybe even car makes that were featured on T.V. shows such as Knight rider, Batman and the Waltons etc. That way I will find out along with you more about car.

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I have a problem!!! 📖📚📙

Houston I have a problem. I have too many books in my bookcase and in my kindle library. To see what books I have in my bookcase and kindle click the links as I have done 2 blog posts on that. Back to the reason you're here, I have many books on my shelf and kindle that I don’t seem to get around to reading to often. I wouldn’t call myself an addict to buying books but I’m a sucker for asking my mother for books she has or is finished with that look like good reads and then they end up in the bookcase and never get read because I always ask and she nearly always says yes. I did start reading one of the books my mother gave me recently, this morning and I do read every night but I need to challenge myself to read the books I currently have. I would never get into debt buying books or anything and I don’t buy books a lot at all. When buying books I usually get them second hand for less than €1 but I do have a bit of a problem asking my mother for books and she would give them to me.

I am beginning to feel overwhelmed with the amount of books I do have and some have been there for years. They are books I would like to read. I just need to try and stop asking mam for books and stop buying the odd books I do have at least until I have read the books I have. 

So my challenge is to read the books I do have and here are the rules

1. Finish the books I am currently reading in my bookcase
2. Read the books I have in my bookcase and my kindle
3. Don't get anymore books until I have these read either from mam or shops (with exception to books I might need to buy for courses etc.)

I realised this morning when I was going through my books that there are a lot of books that I started reading a while ago and left a book mark in and didn't finish along with ones I started reading recently. I want to finish those 1st and they are

1. Women who think too much by Dr. Susan Noleen-Hoeksema
2. The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis
3. Militant resurrecting authentic Catholicism by Michael Voris S.T.B
4. To light a fire on the earth proclaiming the gospel in a secular age by Bishop Robert Barron
5. 2019-20 Notes on a season The nine in a row by Neil Lennon
6. A light in the window by Jan Karon which I read every night
7. Pony Club Secrets Destiny and Stardust by Stacy Gregg

I have other Catholic books that I won't be using reading in this challenge as I usually read more Catholic books in Adoration and whenever Adoration comes back after lockdown I will be able to read these books there where I can concentrate on them more. I have some Catholic books listed above because they are ones I read at home. 

Thank you for reading my post and if you want to do this challenge feel free to do so and leave a comment so we can see how you are doing and what books you are reading.

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What books are on my Kindle and my kindle app?

I have the Amazon Kindle 4th generation and I also have the app which to be honest I don't like as much as the Kindle. My kindle is about 10 years old. I got it as a gift in 2013 but I think it was released in 2011. I love my kindle and the battery life is still great. It lasts for weeks on a single charge. It is an old kindle so it only has a very basic internet wifi connection where I can go to the amazon store and buy and download books which to be honest all I want it for is to be able to download books I would not be able to get locally in a book shop. If I had to choose between paper back books and kindle devices, I would choose the paper back as there is nothing like holding a book and reading it but I do like using the kindle as a different means of reading. So here is what is on my Kindle.

1. The diary of a country priest by Georges Bernanos (currently reading)
2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban by J.K. Rowling (currently reading)
3. Tears in the rain by Rosa Montero
4. The Lord of the Rings: The fellowship of the Ring, The two towers, The return of the King
5. Liberalism find a cure by Mark Dice
6. The true story of fake news by Mark Dice (read)
7. Hollywood Propaganda: How TV, Movies, and Music shape our culture by Mark Dice
8. The liberal media industrial complex by Mark Dice
9. Do and Die: A book/plot that enlightens and inspires... by James Andrew Edske and Charles James Lesowske
10. Farewell to the East End (Call the Midwife) by Jennifer Worth
11. The complete call the Midwife stories: True stories of the East End in the 1950's by Jennifer Worth
12. Call the Midwife: A true story of the East End in the 1950's by Jennifer Worth
13. The Second half by Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle
14. A Higher Calling: Pursuing Love, Faith, and Mount Everest for a Greater Purpose by Harold and Rachel Earls (read)
15. Carlo Acutis: the Servant of God: Life beyond the border by Francesco Occhetta and Carly Andrews (read)
16. YOUCAT by Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn
17. Saint Peter Julian Eymard by Bob and Penny Lord (read)
18. Hide and Seek: The Irish priest in the Vatican who defied nazi command by Stephen Walker
19. Consecration to St, Joseph: The wonders of our spiritual father by Fr. Donald H. Calloway (read)
20. The Catholic Holy Bible - Church Authorised Douay Rheims Version by Richard Challoner
21. Butler's lives of the Saints by Bernard Bangley and Fr. Alban Butler
22. 20 Answers Prayer e-book
23. The New Evangelisation and you by Greg Willits (read twice)
24. Give up worry for Lent by Gary Zimak (read)
25. Mother Angelica Her grand silence: The last years and living legacy by Raymond Arroyo (read)
26. Consuming the Word: The New Testament and the Eucharist in the Early Church by Scott Hahn
27. Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in my soul by Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
28. Jesus of Nazareth; The Infancy Narratives by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
29. Rome Sweet Home by Scott and Kimberly Hahn (read)
30. Catechism of the Catholic Church Revised PB by the Vatican
31. Catholic guide to depression by Aaron Kheriaty and Fr. John Cihak
32. Memorise the Reasons! Defending the Faith with the Catholic art of memory by Kevin Vost
33. Finding God in Anxiety and depression by Antonio Ritaccio (read)
34. The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous living by Lisa M. Hendey
35. Stop Worrying and start living by Gary Zimak
36. The everything Bible Book: From Genesis to Revelation, All you need to understand the Old and New Testaments
37. 33 Day's to Morning Glory: A DIY retreat in preparation for Marian Consecration by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley (read a few times)
38. Answering Atheism- How to make the case for God with Logic and charity by Trent Horn
39. Mother Angelica's Answers, Not Promises by Mother Angelica (read)
40. From fear to Faith: a Worrier's guide to discovering peace by Gary Zimak (read)
41. Catholicism for Dummies by Fr's. John Trigilio and Kenneth Brighenti
42. A worrier's guide to the bible: 50 verses to ease anxiety by Gary Zimak (read)
43. Answering Jehovah's Witnesses by Jason Evert
44. Understanding Scrupulosity by Fr. Thomas Santa (read)
45. Geekpriest: Confessions of a New Media Pioneer by Fr. Roderick Vonhogen (read)
46. The happy cat handbook by Pippa Mattinson and Lucy Easton
47. A Christmas Carol (Illustrated Edition) by Charles Dickens (read)
48. Christmas Angel by Leslea Wahl (read)
49. Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien
50. The complete Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.Lewis
51. The complete C.S. Lewis Signature classics by C.S. Lewis
52. Wearing the Cape: The beginning by Marion G. Harmon
53. Wearing the Cape by Marion G. Harmon
54. Podcasting for Dummies by Tee Morris, Evo Terra and Chuck Tomasi
55. I was Saved by the Bell: Stories of life, love and dreams that do come true by Peter Engel (read)
56. Lessons from the mountain by Mary McDonough (read)
57. Donal's Mountain: How 1 son inspired a nation by Fionnbar Walsh (read)
58. It's the little things - Francis Brennan's Guide to Life by Francis Brennan (read)
59. Persuasive Pro Life: How to talk about our culture's toughest issue by Trent Horn
60. Recall abortion: Ending the abortion industry's exploitation of Women by Janet Morana (read)
61. Unplanned by Abby Johnson and Cindy Lambert (read)
62. Latin for Dummies by Clifford A. Hull, Stephen R. Perkins and Tracy L. Barr
63. Irish phrasebook: The Ultimate Irish Phrasebook for travellers and beginners by Irish Mastery
64. Tin Whistle sheet music song book with finger positions
65. How to play guitar: A complete guide for absolute beginners by Ben Parker
66. The Skinny Slow cooker recipe book: delicious recipes under 300, 400 and 500 calories by CookNation
67. Five Strategies for living with adult separation anxiety disorder (rethink anxiety) by Robert Blick ph.D.
68. Celtic: The Official History by Brian Wilson

Wow I did not realise I had so many ebooks a lot of these books I got years ago. Here is a list of e-books I have on my kindle app a lot of the books listed above are also in the kindle app too so here are the books not listed above

1. Saint John Vianney Patron saint of parish priests by Bob and Penny Lord
2. Saint Magnus the last viking by Susan Peek
3. The Kings prey Saint Dymphna of Ireland by Susan Peek
4. My first way of the cross by Christian publication
5. My little rosary book by Christian publication
6. My first book of saints by Christian publication

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Prayer to St. Anthony

O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers.

Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I emplore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the Saint of Miracles.

O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.

http://www.catholicwalton.com/prayer-to-st-anthony/