tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post643750636371242671..comments2024-03-28T17:49:58.242-07:00Comments on Jim and Barb's Adventures: The Finken FactorJim and Barb's Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-864434782347276682021-08-24T11:33:35.743-07:002021-08-24T11:33:35.743-07:00The word Fink is German for finch. Finken is plura...The word Fink is German for finch. Finken is plural for finches. I also found that your name means finch legs. I got a lot of teasing because of my last name as a kid. Farmer Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301982039402949966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-20004169372760512262021-08-24T08:47:37.754-07:002021-08-24T08:47:37.754-07:00Hi Farmer Bob,
Our last name is Finkenbiner, in o...Hi Farmer Bob, <br />Our last name is Finkenbiner, in one book on family names it was translated as "little bird leg".<br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344239099991255841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-8188050206760060652021-08-24T03:33:34.199-07:002021-08-24T03:33:34.199-07:00Ruth - do you know what the word Fink means?Ruth - do you know what the word Fink means?Farmer Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301982039402949966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-17471962186631012522021-08-23T14:10:59.602-07:002021-08-23T14:10:59.602-07:00You can pick her up and carry her like a suitcase ...You can pick her up and carry her like a suitcase and she does not seem to mind at all!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-27354469325683241752021-08-23T14:09:44.651-07:002021-08-23T14:09:44.651-07:00Our monitors went with our 5th wheel so we might n...Our monitors went with our 5th wheel so we might need to invest in a new system. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-10279298834662044862021-08-23T14:08:42.936-07:002021-08-23T14:08:42.936-07:00That's right, you are a Finkxxxx as well!That's right, you are a Finkxxxx as well!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-15547361020378740072021-08-23T14:07:46.411-07:002021-08-23T14:07:46.411-07:00I don't mind you saying, and totally agree!I don't mind you saying, and totally agree!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-69633540122945866882021-08-23T14:06:41.921-07:002021-08-23T14:06:41.921-07:00Sadly, the Finkens headed home so we will not be c...Sadly, the Finkens headed home so we will not be close enough to them to have the Finken Factor come into play. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-1672415237566161432021-08-23T14:04:11.362-07:002021-08-23T14:04:11.362-07:00Yeah, how would you like that guy for a neighbor?!...Yeah, how would you like that guy for a neighbor?!?Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-78778615296355743262021-08-23T14:02:59.272-07:002021-08-23T14:02:59.272-07:00Day 1 down, 2 more before we reach our destination...Day 1 down, 2 more before we reach our destination!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-27655538980153250512021-08-23T14:01:57.003-07:002021-08-23T14:01:57.003-07:00You still have time to get beer. I wonder how much...You still have time to get beer. I wonder how much Barb could win off you shooting bows?Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-30716241973618830522021-08-23T12:50:47.607-07:002021-08-23T12:50:47.607-07:00Every picture of Zoey is cuter than the prior one!...Every picture of Zoey is cuter than the prior one! The life jacket cracks me up. Looks like you could carry her around like a suitcase (after which, she would certainly be justified in biting you). The backsplash looks great, as does the shower floor. You definitely have some nice friends. Safe travels on your trip!Laura (Chapter 3 Travels)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11642027718693210448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-79825294727279126342021-08-23T10:03:37.434-07:002021-08-23T10:03:37.434-07:00After having a tire like that on our tow vehicle, ...After having a tire like that on our tow vehicle, we have had a tire pressure sensor system for the car and the motorhome...would not travel without one. Really like our new one (GUTA brand).<br /><br />Dave Burdick (GoingRvWay.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10706797381982584920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-37911155296228250292021-08-23T08:04:55.237-07:002021-08-23T08:04:55.237-07:00Glad the Finken Factor was such a good experience....Glad the Finken Factor was such a good experience. Those of us with Fink in our last name don't always get such high praise, LOL!!<br />I can't believe how quickly Zoey is growing, she's certainly added a lot of entertainment to your life.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344239099991255841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-73829793283720243252021-08-23T07:54:42.735-07:002021-08-23T07:54:42.735-07:00If you don't mind me saying so, but that is a ...If you don't mind me saying so, but that is a sexy looking photo of Barb with the new bow. Do you have to have an engineers degree to operate that thing?Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-11516385621332481862021-08-23T06:50:13.810-07:002021-08-23T06:50:13.810-07:00Your backsplash looks wonderful. Great choice Barb...Your backsplash looks wonderful. Great choice Barb. Hopefully your "Finken Factor" stays in the positive territory for your next adventure. :) That is some bow!Deb Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239470933976567946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-72340690288715596092021-08-23T05:54:11.707-07:002021-08-23T05:54:11.707-07:00Nice golf course neighbors!! LOL. I know Barb...Nice golf course neighbors!! LOL. I know Barb's indecision ... I have the same problem with decorating stuff, only mine never turns out as nice looking as yours. Nice to have friends that will do that work for you. Great job! That Zoey ... she's a cutie patootie, even if she does love that bug juice. The bow? An amazing piece of machinery. Congrats!Nancy Kissackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225296192386107554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-20866746955821288952021-08-23T05:51:19.082-07:002021-08-23T05:51:19.082-07:00Wow…that’s one nasty looking tire! Your back splas...Wow…that’s one nasty looking tire! Your back splash looks great Barb. Have fun with your new bow.<br />Safe travels!Dianne and Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618040949694686891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-3279041718783779762021-08-23T05:04:11.501-07:002021-08-23T05:04:11.501-07:00Question. Why do the Finkens get to do fun things ...Question. Why do the Finkens get to do fun things while they visit and I have to work all week? The backsplash looks fabulous. Barb would make a great cupid with that bow. Did I tell you I bought mine for $35 dollars? I'm out of beer.MNdriftershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867351304555957650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-6335219462561131152021-08-23T04:42:51.715-07:002021-08-23T04:42:51.715-07:00Zoey gets that look on her face anytime she finds ...Zoey gets that look on her face anytime she finds something she shouldn't have. Then we play "Catch me if you can" which usually ends with her hiding under the bed with her new treasure!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-7273402555023091262021-08-23T04:40:50.578-07:002021-08-23T04:40:50.578-07:00There is a least one in every community. I am sure...There is a least one in every community. I am sure they dread it every time they call in about a trespasser. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-64521669203855831742021-08-23T02:54:06.475-07:002021-08-23T02:54:06.475-07:00I wonder what the sheriff thinks every time those ...I wonder what the sheriff thinks every time those folks call about a golfer crosses the line in search of their ball. Probably something like ‘sheesh’. :)exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-31149460445545192402021-08-22T21:44:46.597-07:002021-08-22T21:44:46.597-07:00You definitely have a way with words, Jim. JOhn a...You definitely have a way with words, Jim. JOhn and I both laughed at your latest welcome for your friends. That look on Zoey's face is priceless. No words are needed to understand exactly what she is thinking. Barb, I love the backsplash!! The color looks great and definitely gives the kitchen that pop. Safe travels on your new adventure.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.com