Fred Robel
@froebull.bsky.social
Aerospace inspector, school board president, sometimes writer; calling Northern Lower Michigan home. (he/him)
A truly EXCESSIVE stack of air cleaners.
My father in law was a special kind of car enthusiast.
Fun fact though: his small dog used to love running up the front of this car, and he’d sit at the base of the windshield. Made the FIL laugh.
My father in law was a special kind of car enthusiast.
Fun fact though: his small dog used to love running up the front of this car, and he’d sit at the base of the windshield. Made the FIL laugh.
December 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A truly EXCESSIVE stack of air cleaners.
My father in law was a special kind of car enthusiast.
Fun fact though: his small dog used to love running up the front of this car, and he’d sit at the base of the windshield. Made the FIL laugh.
My father in law was a special kind of car enthusiast.
Fun fact though: his small dog used to love running up the front of this car, and he’d sit at the base of the windshield. Made the FIL laugh.
I love our standard poodles so much!
December 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I love our standard poodles so much!
Me. Being disingenuously jolly.
Have a productive Boxing Day.
Have a productive Boxing Day.
December 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Me. Being disingenuously jolly.
Have a productive Boxing Day.
Have a productive Boxing Day.
Hope everyone has a good Christmas.
Image of a Field Notes Holiday Market poster, for fun.
Image of a Field Notes Holiday Market poster, for fun.
December 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Hope everyone has a good Christmas.
Image of a Field Notes Holiday Market poster, for fun.
Image of a Field Notes Holiday Market poster, for fun.
Ho ho ho. Getting those 747’s ready for Christmas delivery!
December 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Ho ho ho. Getting those 747’s ready for Christmas delivery!
This old sign used to be affixed to the rear end of my father-in-laws race car trailer in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s.
Just now noticed the misused version of “your” where it should say “you’re”.
I guess at least whomever painted this was confidently wrong.
Just now noticed the misused version of “your” where it should say “you’re”.
I guess at least whomever painted this was confidently wrong.
December 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This old sign used to be affixed to the rear end of my father-in-laws race car trailer in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s.
Just now noticed the misused version of “your” where it should say “you’re”.
I guess at least whomever painted this was confidently wrong.
Just now noticed the misused version of “your” where it should say “you’re”.
I guess at least whomever painted this was confidently wrong.
1930’s Child Size Romper - Framed $45 USD
Small plaque reads: Uncle Bill’s Bathing Romper. 1930”
Small plaque reads: Uncle Bill’s Bathing Romper. 1930”
December 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
1930’s Child Size Romper - Framed $45 USD
Small plaque reads: Uncle Bill’s Bathing Romper. 1930”
Small plaque reads: Uncle Bill’s Bathing Romper. 1930”
Aviation related fruit farm crate label.
GLIDER
GLIDER
December 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Aviation related fruit farm crate label.
GLIDER
GLIDER
I’ve been fiddling with this spare Muncie 4sp transmission. It’s kinda fun. Like adult legos.
Eventually, it’s going into the coupe under the cover behind it. So I will have to rebuild the trans at some point.
I’m looking forward to it.
Eventually, it’s going into the coupe under the cover behind it. So I will have to rebuild the trans at some point.
I’m looking forward to it.
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’ve been fiddling with this spare Muncie 4sp transmission. It’s kinda fun. Like adult legos.
Eventually, it’s going into the coupe under the cover behind it. So I will have to rebuild the trans at some point.
I’m looking forward to it.
Eventually, it’s going into the coupe under the cover behind it. So I will have to rebuild the trans at some point.
I’m looking forward to it.
Im bored. Let’s go for a drive while it’s sunny out.
October 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Im bored. Let’s go for a drive while it’s sunny out.
Got a photo with both of the USCGC Mackinaw’s. Old and new.
October 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Got a photo with both of the USCGC Mackinaw’s. Old and new.
You forgot to check the off switch again
You performed many clicks and pokes
All to no recorded avail
The machinery was not recording
You were never here
It never occurred
Proof of existence
Presence in the matrix
Something for the AI databases to steal
As they educate themselves to destroy us all
You performed many clicks and pokes
All to no recorded avail
The machinery was not recording
You were never here
It never occurred
Proof of existence
Presence in the matrix
Something for the AI databases to steal
As they educate themselves to destroy us all
October 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
You forgot to check the off switch again
You performed many clicks and pokes
All to no recorded avail
The machinery was not recording
You were never here
It never occurred
Proof of existence
Presence in the matrix
Something for the AI databases to steal
As they educate themselves to destroy us all
You performed many clicks and pokes
All to no recorded avail
The machinery was not recording
You were never here
It never occurred
Proof of existence
Presence in the matrix
Something for the AI databases to steal
As they educate themselves to destroy us all
I’m not sure. We inherited him when my in laws passed away.
September 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I’m not sure. We inherited him when my in laws passed away.
The 65 is stuck at 48,980 miles. Odometer doesn’t work. Speedo assembly needs to be rebuilt. Ugh.
It’s fine. Everything else works pretty good., for a 60 year old car.
It’s fine. Everything else works pretty good., for a 60 year old car.
August 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The 65 is stuck at 48,980 miles. Odometer doesn’t work. Speedo assembly needs to be rebuilt. Ugh.
It’s fine. Everything else works pretty good., for a 60 year old car.
It’s fine. Everything else works pretty good., for a 60 year old car.
Recently met up with Benny The Beard Troll, in Germfask, MI.
HE IS A DARN TREASURE!
When the world seems bleakest, go sit with Benny for awhile. Watch the water go by.
HE IS A DARN TREASURE!
When the world seems bleakest, go sit with Benny for awhile. Watch the water go by.
August 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Recently met up with Benny The Beard Troll, in Germfask, MI.
HE IS A DARN TREASURE!
When the world seems bleakest, go sit with Benny for awhile. Watch the water go by.
HE IS A DARN TREASURE!
When the world seems bleakest, go sit with Benny for awhile. Watch the water go by.
I’m a garbage level artist. But if I can get good enough to draw a vaguely recognizable Drumph, so can they, darn it.
July 13, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I’m a garbage level artist. But if I can get good enough to draw a vaguely recognizable Drumph, so can they, darn it.
Yeah. I miss these old gifs
June 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Yeah. I miss these old gifs
The universe devours me
Yet I persevere.
The dogs couldn’t care less, as long as I play with them on demand.
Yet I persevere.
The dogs couldn’t care less, as long as I play with them on demand.
May 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The universe devours me
Yet I persevere.
The dogs couldn’t care less, as long as I play with them on demand.
Yet I persevere.
The dogs couldn’t care less, as long as I play with them on demand.
At my advanced age of 54, my personal relationship with time appears to be fracturing.
Things that occurred ten years ago, seem very much like they happened only a year or two ago.
My age itself feels unreal. In my head, I could be 34 or 44.
Only my reflection gives me hints of truth.
Things that occurred ten years ago, seem very much like they happened only a year or two ago.
My age itself feels unreal. In my head, I could be 34 or 44.
Only my reflection gives me hints of truth.
April 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
At my advanced age of 54, my personal relationship with time appears to be fracturing.
Things that occurred ten years ago, seem very much like they happened only a year or two ago.
My age itself feels unreal. In my head, I could be 34 or 44.
Only my reflection gives me hints of truth.
Things that occurred ten years ago, seem very much like they happened only a year or two ago.
My age itself feels unreal. In my head, I could be 34 or 44.
Only my reflection gives me hints of truth.
Detroit City Paczki Cream Liquier
Seen at my local market, on the sale rack. Weird character is the mascot on the other side of the box.
I’m scared to buy it, if I’m honest.
Seen at my local market, on the sale rack. Weird character is the mascot on the other side of the box.
I’m scared to buy it, if I’m honest.
April 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Detroit City Paczki Cream Liquier
Seen at my local market, on the sale rack. Weird character is the mascot on the other side of the box.
I’m scared to buy it, if I’m honest.
Seen at my local market, on the sale rack. Weird character is the mascot on the other side of the box.
I’m scared to buy it, if I’m honest.
Yes but, THAT president was on the “not okay” side of the color chart; this one is considered “okay”
April 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Yes but, THAT president was on the “not okay” side of the color chart; this one is considered “okay”