In the plus column, the cold has all but abated, leaving only some morning congestion and a slightly-elevated-over-normal need for tissues. Took the truck in for it's first oil change. I have four freebies through the dealer chain I bought it from, but the only local dealers in the chain are a Honda and a BMW dealer. I paid the Nissan dealer to do ( Read more... )

2014 has presented it's opening showcase in the form of a headcold. Five days of a stuffed head, low energy and assorted medications. Lovely. Aspects of the cold aside, I'm a bit frustrated by the free time squandered on nursing a cold instead of working on my fix-it list. Taking down the Christmas lights and decorations today took far more energy ( Read more... )

There is a second post for 2013! Sliding under the wire and rather brief, but here nonetheless ( Read more... )

Is the token post for 2013? I can't even make that prediction, but I hope not ( Read more... )

I wish I could say that there was something to talk about in my life, but frankly, there isn't much to say ( Read more... )

Long time, no post. Life's been a bit stressful for the last few weeks and while this is a personal journal, I think it unfair to dump my emotional baggage on you, gentile reader. So, minor gearchange, compliments of a call from an old friend and quickcasey's recent posting.

( I don't normally use cut tags, but when I do, it's because I'm carrying on about some half-stewed thoughts. Read at your own discretion and salted accordingly. )

Work was hectic but manageable today. Got the important stuff and ignored the fluff entirely. Sometimes, I wonder if lower management wears blinders, or is truly oblivious to the will of upper management. I don't fancy myself to be a "big-picture" guy, bet I've got a better finger on the pulse of things that the guys who direct me ( Read more... )

The ride went pretty well today. Eight bikes, with an even split of the clubs. No newbies, but I did need to be mindful of the bone stock Stella with a sidecar and the GrandVista with outriggers. Beautiful weather with temps in the upper 40s, which warmed to the upper 60s as the day passed. Everyone seemed to enjoy the route and the restaurant. The ( Read more... )

Slept in a little. Worked on the office alarm system. Got a haircut. Ran some errands. Changed the gearbox oil on the Vespa. Had quesadillas with the family. Watched How Beer Saved The World on NetFlix. Fin ( Read more... )

So, I get a call from a friend near the end of the workday. His moped broke and he needs parts. After work, I run by the local hardware store to pick up some fasteners. While there, I run into some members of one of my scooter clubs. They're out riding today and one of them ran out of gas, so they're buying a little jerry can. I wish them well, and ( Read more... )