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start - created 2008-05-13 21:09:32 Looking for the old blog??? Needless to say... its gone. This is what will replace it in time. In the process of getting things configured so check back for drastic changes over the next week or two. No more blogging for me.
vette_tips_tricks - created 2008-05-14 22:14:40 C5 Corvette Tips & Tricks
Some cool stuff that I picked up from Corvette Forum, lots of useful information over there!!! Read more:tricks
corvette 2008-05-14 22:09:49 Corvette Related Stuff
As of April 26th 2008 I have a new automotive obsession, my 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. It is worth noting that this is my first non Mopar vehicle... EVER. Let me generally state that the C5 Corvette lives up to all of the hoopla surrounding it and then some. I can honestly say that this is one of the most amazing vehicles I have ever driven or ridden in. That list of cars in
first_vette_photos - created 2008-05-14 21:28:32 First Vette Photo Shoot
May 14, 2008
Finally got a chance to get out and snap some photos
of the Vette. The great thing about the car is that it makes the photographers job easy. Top down, top up.. doesn't matter it still looks good. I haven't even had a chance to wash the car yet so it as received plus some personally added road grime. This weekend the car is in for a good washing, waxing and
corette_active_handling 2008-05-19 22:55:29 Corvette Active Handling
It goes without saying that the C5 Corvette is a driver's dream. The car is low, wide, aerodynamic and powerful. From the first time you ease into a turn the thought crosses your mind that “man... this thing is really glued o the road”. Likewise, the first blip of the throttle brings the LS1 to life with a smooth but quick acceleration forward. Pin the throttle and ba
vette_tips_tricks 2008-05-19 22:22:19 C5 Corvette Tips & Tricks
Some cool stuff that I picked up from Corvette Forum (lots of useful information over there), through my own learning and through various other places.
* Active Handling System
* Information Regarding the Digital Information Center (DIC) Read more:tricks
2008_vette_fuel_log 2008-05-19 22:18:47 2008 Fuel Log For My Corvette
* April 26 - First fill up, so was unable to log mileage.
* Location: Arco in Tucson Arizona, Valencia & I-10
* Driving Habits: Not sure, DIC showed 24 MPG so I would assume not too aggressive
* Miles Driven: Not sure, Trip was not reset
* Total Cost: $49.55 @ $3.57/gallon
* Total Fuel: 13.88 gallons
* Gas Mileage: Not sure, Trip was not reset
corvette_cleaning_products 2008-05-23 20:31:45 Corvette Cleaning Products
Silly as it might sound, shortly after buying my Corvette I started thinking about proper cleaning and cleaning products. Browsing the Car Care Forum over at Corvette Forum I came across two vendors, one of whom offered a 10% discount to Corvette Forum members. The two vendors in question were Zaino Bros and Auto Geek. I had previously heard of Zaino and their prod
vette_maintenance_history 2008-05-23 19:17:27 My Corvette's Maintenance History
In searching for a car it was very important for me to find a vehicle with a well documented maintenance history. Clearly, this was no small investment and I wanted every little piece of mind that I could get. Fortunately, I lucked out and found a very nice car here locally in which EVERY little tidbit of information was kept for everything done to the car. Of co
corvette 2008-05-23 22:59:22 Corvette Related Stuff
As of April 26th 2008 I have a new automotive obsession, my 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. It is worth noting that this is my first non Mopar vehicle... EVER. Let me generally state that the C5 Corvette lives up to all of the hoopla surrounding it and then some. I can honestly say that this is one of the most amazing vehicles I have ever driven or ridden in. That list of cars in
mgw_shift_knob 2008-06-03 11:04:17 MGW Shift Knob Upgrade
Every since I've had my Vette I knew that there was something wrong with the shifter... maybe the throw was a little too long, maybe it was a little sloppy and the knob itself was definitely not what I would have liked it to be (both comfort and looks wise). As time went by I realized that, for my tastes, the shifter was not sloppy. Was the throw too long... maybe, but not
corvette - Added MGW Shift Knob 2008-06-02 22:59:39 Corvette Related Stuff
As of April 26th 2008 I have a new automotive obsession, my 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. It is worth noting that this is my first non Mopar vehicle... EVER. Let me generally state that the C5 Corvette lives up to all of the hoopla surrounding it and then some. I can honestly say that this is one of the most amazing vehicles I have ever driven or ridden in. That list of cars in Read more:Shift
white_mountains_camping_trip_08-14-2008 2008-08-17 22:54:48 White Mountains Camping Trip: August 14, 2008 - August 17, 2008
Erica and I decided to gather up the puppies and head off to the White Mountains, near Payson, Arizona. It would be our first camping trip in which our destination was not Cloudcroft. We got a later start than most camping trips we take as we usually like to leave on Thursday night and be fully setup and going by Friday morning. This Read more:mountains
las_vegas_2007 2008-08-13 23:55:14 Las Vegas 2007
[ What a good looking group of people]
In October of 2007 Erica, my parents and myself took what was mine, Erica's and my mom's first trip to Las Vegas. We went with the explicit purpose of watching the NHRA Fall Nationals, another first for all of us except my dad. Needles to say, we spent most of our time at the races, but we did find some time to go out and see the lights and si
photos - created 2008-08-12 20:32:20 Photos
Just a bunch of photos
that I find to be cool and noteworthy. Note that they are all photos that either I, Erica or friends and family took.
funny 2008-08-12 20:31:15 Stuff I Find Funny
This page is dedicated to things that I find humorous in nature. I plan to keep it clean and work safe so that should never be an issue.
Our Stuff
Tranny's Tile Phobia
Webpages
Stories
Jokes
Pictures
tranny_s_tile_phobia 2008-08-12 20:29:29 Tranny's Tile Phobia
Just before we moved from the old house Tranny was bumble butting through the house, per usual, and slipped while running across the tile. She slid into the wine rack table that the microwave sits on and seemed to have sprained her leg in some way. Well... that turned into an absolute phobia
of tile, but not all tiles.. just the kitchen tile. Check out the video below, its cl
turbo_tranny_and_cody 2008-08-12 20:20:57 Turbo Jones, Tranny Jones, Cody Wiegmann
Well, there is no doubt about... these guys are my family. I am really not sure what I would do without them. I got Turbo first and planned on only having Turbo. However, it didn't take long to figure out that Huskies do not do too well on their own and will definitely find a way to entertain themselves... typically at the expense of your stuff or your nei
trips 2008-08-12 20:18:53 This is basically a photo journal of trips
, vacations, events, etc that Erica and I have participated in. There is nothing like photos and the like to remind you of how fortunate you are and all the good times that you have had.
* Detroit October 2007
* NHRA In Las Vegas 2007
* Erica's Birthday In Las Vegas 2008
* Detroit July 2008
* White Mountains Camping Trip August 14, 2008 - Au
the_time_machine - created 2008-09-09 22:41:13 H.G. Wells' The Time Machine Book Review
Author: H.G. Wells
Date Started: September 9, 2008
Date Completed: N/A
Prior Knowledge
I have read the book before and I remember the general story line but most of the details are very vague to me.
book_reviews 2008-09-09 22:39:17 My Book Reviews
So for whatever reason I thought it would be cool to share what I thought of books I read. I have made the rule that only books that I read from the starting of the list make the list, no going back and rehashing old memories of books. Reading is something I need to do more of and something I really enjoy, what I think of books is probably something you don't care about... but her Read more:reviews
las_vegas_2008 2008-09-08 13:09:41 Las Vegas 2008 (Erica's Birthday)
Well, it was Erica's 25th birthday and it clearly deserved a grand celebration. So we went to Las Vegas. It was really an amazing trip and hopefully a great birthday for Erica. We grabbed up a nice hotel room at the Monte Carlo and spent four nights there having nothing but good times!!! Along the way we met up with my friend Vernon, who happened to be in town fo
wanted - created 2008-09-08 13:07:50 Wanted
Journey to the Center of the Earth Movie Review
Date: September 6, 2008
Location: Tucson Arizona,Gateway Cinema 12 (The Cheap Theater)
Cost: $3.25 per person
Featuring a host of famous faces, headlined by Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie, Wanted describes the life and times of a fraternity of super assassins. The movie is action packed and special effects packed as well. I Read more:wanted
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