My friend D from work sent me this story link about a new software add on for the Garmin GPS units called Eco Route. It's nifty ( Read more... )

Why didn't I think of this ( Read more... )

No seriously. It's like VW pulled the concept from my head and MADE IT REAL!

Ladies and Gentlemen I introduce you to my Somewhat Realistically Attainable Dream Car:

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen


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Did you know that if you have "Dance to the music" on repeat loop it sounds like one long song that seems to have no begining or end. - This observation brought to you by Windows Media Player 11Took the Metra train (www.metrarail.com)for the first time yesterday. It's not like an El train or subway, it's actually like Amtrak but only for commuting ( Read more... )

We're all here safe and sound. A mostly uneventful trip (which is a good thing) down, save for Will deciding that he can un-buckle his own child seat restraint. Much scolding from Mommy and a quick pull off the road, he hasn't done it since *crosses fingers ( Read more... )