Motoring in California

After a thoroughly unproductive day and with no motivation whatsoever, I couldn’t wait to get home. The MINI needed a good wash and it was just the thing to make my day. A bright shiny one month old MINI. I felt good after that. My neighbor from across the street came [...]

I had the electrician out here to look at the power upgrades I want. He said the work at the house was the worst possible conditions for upgrading. Cement slab foundation, flat roof with no attic, no water lines near the power drop and power lines that cross the street and go through [...]

Man, what a week.  It’s hard to find time as it is, but this week was too busy and in the end there’s not much to show for it.  First off, Happy Mothers Day.  It was interesting to see the differences between our two families in the way they approach family get togethers.  Nothing worked [...]

I joined my first car club last night. Signed up with NorCal minis on the web for a small fee. I’m looking forward to my first run with a group. I don’t know how successful I’ll be getting my wife up for these, but she has agreed to try to drive the [...]