Haven't reviewed my vehicle from last week in Chicago. I had a Subaru Impreza. It is a sporty sedan. I had a Subaru Legacy a few weeks back in North Carolina and really enjoyed that in the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
I didn't get to do much actual driving while in the south Chicago suburbs. Traffic construction and congestion doesn't allow for much in the way of enjoyable driving.
Nonetheless, these Subarus are fun to drive. The all-wheel drive is definitely a plus and they have very nice power. The seats aren't the most comfortable is one drawback.
The ventilation system is easy and convenient to control. I especially liked the vent controls with knobs that you twist to open and close the vents and also move to direct the air flow.
The dashboard was easy to read and not cluttered. I would recommend this vehicle.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Home this week
Sorry for no updates lately. Not much going on. I'm home this week. Yeah!
The plan for working from home was so we could get more of our tasks done without the interference of meetings. Well, that didn't really work today. Had one meeting that went from 11am to 12:30. Then another meeting from 1pm to 3pm. Chewed up a big chunk of the day. Tomorrow looks about the same.
The plan for working from home was so we could get more of our tasks done without the interference of meetings. Well, that didn't really work today. Had one meeting that went from 11am to 12:30. Then another meeting from 1pm to 3pm. Chewed up a big chunk of the day. Tomorrow looks about the same.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Water, water every where
After all the stuff about the bridge last night and it was still so muggy, I decided to take a shower to cool off. There wasn't any water pressure in my shower and I was cursing the new faucet. Then I realized it was just the hot water and thought, "Oh boy, I hope the water heater hasn't finally blown." I went downstairs and there was water all over the place. It wasn't the water heater but the washing machine hose. The hot water hose and burst and was spewing water all over the basement.
The water heater was running like gangbusters. The dehumidifer was cranking away. The washing machine itself was full of water. The sink was full of water. It was a mess.
I shut the water off. Called my neighbor Mather at 10:30pm to borrow his wet vac and started cleaning up. Fortunately I had gotten rid of tons of stuff in the garage sale and had completely straightened up the basement taking almost everything off the floor and putting it on shelves. I had been fearing my almost 15 year old water heater was going to go. The water had stayed pretty much on one side of the basement.
It is all dry and very clean now.
I had been wanting to clean the floors. So, now they're clean!
The water heater was running like gangbusters. The dehumidifer was cranking away. The washing machine itself was full of water. The sink was full of water. It was a mess.
I shut the water off. Called my neighbor Mather at 10:30pm to borrow his wet vac and started cleaning up. Fortunately I had gotten rid of tons of stuff in the garage sale and had completely straightened up the basement taking almost everything off the floor and putting it on shelves. I had been fearing my almost 15 year old water heater was going to go. The water had stayed pretty much on one side of the basement.
It is all dry and very clean now.
I had been wanting to clean the floors. So, now they're clean!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
I am home and safe
If you haven't heard, the bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed today. It occurred while I was in the air traveling from Chicago.
I do not travel over that section of the highway as it is north of me and the airport is south.
It looks like a terrible tragedy. Still no word of deaths. Prayers and thoughts to the victims, rescuers and all their families.
AOL Story and Pictures
I do not travel over that section of the highway as it is north of me and the airport is south.
It looks like a terrible tragedy. Still no word of deaths. Prayers and thoughts to the victims, rescuers and all their families.
AOL Story and Pictures
Jogging and Nature
I went jogging last night. Okay, don't laugh. I actually did go jogging even though someone walking would probably have easily passed me. All this travel has lead to some bad eating habits and I haven't been going to the gym on a regular basis (read - not at all when I'm home).
There is a state forest next to the hotel that has a trail. I was hoping to see some nature. Ya'll know how much I likes me nature.
First there was a bunny in the middle of the trail. Then I saw a red-tailed squirrel off to the side. I'm thinking this is prime deer country and BAM! There's a whole herd of them. Probably ten or so. Some on the trail. Others just off in the woods. There is a stream and some are there. A doe with a fawn and four or more bucks with antlers. The antlers still have their fur on them.
The deer pretty much just watched me like I watched them. I was easily within 15 or 20 feet of one or two. It was so cool. They are really beautiful.
As I continued jogging down the path I ran into several other smaller groups of deer. The trail ends up next to the Des Plaines river. At one point it opens onto a field of Queen Anne's Lace. Mostly the trail is in the woods which have these incredible oak trees.
I was so glad I went.
There is a state forest next to the hotel that has a trail. I was hoping to see some nature. Ya'll know how much I likes me nature.
First there was a bunny in the middle of the trail. Then I saw a red-tailed squirrel off to the side. I'm thinking this is prime deer country and BAM! There's a whole herd of them. Probably ten or so. Some on the trail. Others just off in the woods. There is a stream and some are there. A doe with a fawn and four or more bucks with antlers. The antlers still have their fur on them.
The deer pretty much just watched me like I watched them. I was easily within 15 or 20 feet of one or two. It was so cool. They are really beautiful.
As I continued jogging down the path I ran into several other smaller groups of deer. The trail ends up next to the Des Plaines river. At one point it opens onto a field of Queen Anne's Lace. Mostly the trail is in the woods which have these incredible oak trees.
I was so glad I went.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Chicago - O'Hare
I'm back on Chicago this week. Actually Northfield to be accurate. Road construction everywhere. And, for crying out loud, when are they going to finish the American Airlines terminal project at O'Hare!!
They are extending the front and putting a glass wall the full length of it. They were working on it back in 2004 when I first started coming here and it STILL IS'NT DONE!
And then there is the tollway I have to take from the airport to the client. Major construction right at the getting on point. And another major project at the getting off point. Since I came in later last night the traffic wasn't bad at all. But I'm going home Wednesday evening and heading to the airport during rush hour. I think I'll take the back roads.
My but I sound like such a whiner! I'm a total travel snob now and want everything to be perfect. I don't have time for it to be anything else.
They are extending the front and putting a glass wall the full length of it. They were working on it back in 2004 when I first started coming here and it STILL IS'NT DONE!
And then there is the tollway I have to take from the airport to the client. Major construction right at the getting on point. And another major project at the getting off point. Since I came in later last night the traffic wasn't bad at all. But I'm going home Wednesday evening and heading to the airport during rush hour. I think I'll take the back roads.
My but I sound like such a whiner! I'm a total travel snob now and want everything to be perfect. I don't have time for it to be anything else.
My friend John's blog and web site
The famous Broadway and international set designer John Arnone has opened a website showcasing his set design work. Check it out at Arnone Designs
He also joining the blogishpere. Encourage him along at John's blog
He also joining the blogishpere. Encourage him along at John's blog
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