I try to save a buck here and there when I purchase big things… I really do. Pam, my parents, or others that know me might dispute that fact, but I think the real point of contention comes from what I purchase, not necessarily the price. Example: “You [...]
Parking, that is.
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people drive around forever to find a closer spot or when they stalk you to your car. It’d probably do us lazy Americans some good to park at the back of the lot and use our God-given feet for [...]
We had bought Pam’s Miata shortly after getting married when her Saturn literally blew up. Back then, I wanted to get her something fun and sporty (and teach her the versatility of driving manual)… I grasped onto the fact that it was convertible because part of me sorely missed the [...]
It’s been a while since the last post… it’s one of those things where you can have a lot to write about, but you put it off so much that when it comes down to it, there’s really not much to say. Vacations, traveling, Grad School (bleh – but [...]
One thing that you start to think of when planning for a kid (or after you realize that one is on the way) is the financial situation. This becomes a little more tasking with a two-income family. Since being married, Pam and I have gotten used to living on two incomes. [...]
Maybe it’s just me, but the most worthless light in every American-made automobile is the “Service Engine Soon” light. I had to stare at it for most of the 8-hour drive to Baltimore yesterday. It’s too bad you can’t just reset it… because not only is it worthless, but it’s [...]
The last 3 months have been like any “real-deal” rotation I’ve been on: about 90% boredom with the occasional, unexpected 10% heart-thumping action. As already mentioned, the 90% portion of the TDY quickly established itself as Groundhog Day. To keep my mind engaged and fight boredom, I caught myself making [...]
An expensive digital SLR camera that quits working on you? $300
An iPod that’s been dropped one too many times? $250
A laptop that likes to drink wine? $1500
A truck with bald tires and a lot of rain? $6500
Not ever having to go through 2006 again? [...]
If you remember back about 1½ months ago, Pam and I did a little off-roading in our pickup truck. Needless to say I enjoy off-roading and doing donuts and the sort, but this time it was definitely unintentional. The car has been at a body shop in Columbia, [...]
Today I finally got the opportunity to make the 4-hour drive to Columbus, GA and rescue my 240Z from her 4-month stay at a local storage garage. It took me about 15 minutes to awaken her from her slumber. Once awakened though, she brought me back to Savannah unscathed.
First, a [...]
