Motoring in California

We had great weather last weekend, so the MINI got a shower. Looks tons better. I’ve been driving a little more than normal for various reasons and I’m no longer embarrassed to be seen in a filthy car. I’ve been using my new 80GB iPod Classic in the car and it’s been [...]

It seems the rain isn’t ever going to stop even though it’s only been about 10 days worth. The MINI is absolutely filthy and the front wheels are almost black from dirt and brake dust. The first sunny day of a weekend with no NFL playoff game is set aside for a thorough [...]

Last week I passed 10,000 miles.  I tried to take a picture of the odometer while driving, but felt it too unsafe to finish the picture.  It was on the way to my job and the traffic was too thick.  10,000 miles in 8 months, that sounds about right for my commute of 20+ miles [...]

I really wanted to go to the Motor-tober (huh?) event at East Bay MINI this last weekend, but couldn’t make it. My oldest daughter is moving out of our house and choose Sunday to move. I was torn, MINI run or getting the den back. Well not that hard of a [...]

Lots of things going on these days.
Did some work on the garage last weekend.  The contractor came out and let me help in lay out the conduit for the wiring.  He brought out 120 feet of conduit and we still didn’t have enough.  From where the power comes in I have to go around the [...]

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 [...]

Well tomorrow I’m getting my eyes done. Kind of nervous tonight, so I’m spending as much time as possible reading the various blogs and websites about MINIs. Still no word from the dealer and from NAM I’ve seen one or two whose MINI was on the same ship who have either gotten their [...]

Well, my first post. Imagine that.
I’m starting this for a few reasons, most important to me is my new MINI. Should be here in a few weeks. It’ll be the first car I’ve bought just for me (well, not completely correct, more on that another time). My two oldest girls have [...]