With the purchase of the Elise being delayed, I decided to buy a new camera for our trip to England I’ve been wanting a Nikon D100 since they came out but they where a little too expensive. Lucky(?) for me the new Nikon D70 was recently released. I called all over town looking for a camera store that had the kit in stock but couldn’t find one. I did find a store that had a...
Monthly Archives: May 2004
Car Cover
I noticed the Elan was getting dirty(!) sitting in the garage and I didn’t like that. I decided a car cover was in order, but where do you find a car cover for a Lotus Elan? I dug through the garage and found the car cover from out first Miata, which we sold in 1999. I checked to be sure no critters were living in the cover and made sure it was clean, and...
Not getting an Elise
For a bunch of reasons I’m not going to be getting an Elise. I called the place I had a deposit and asked for a refund. Maybe one day I’ll get one. Update: Nadya read this and said it was sad. I don’t see it that way, rather I see it as hopeful. Remember it took 10 years before I got the Seven
Getting Real
Things are getting exciting! Our BritRail passes arrived today. We got the four day in a 2 month period type which should cover our trip from London to the wall and back (via Bletchley Park), as well as our day trip to the Plymouth Historic Dockyard. We also bought new hiking shoes last month that we’re breaking in. What’s a trip without new clothes?
A nimble car
Everytime I take the car out, I am surprised how nimble and delicate it feels. Moving quickly along country roads is a delight. The entire car is well balance and just a joy to drive. I’m starting to learn why people have loved this car for more than 30 years.
Astoria, Day 2
Breakfast. John spills, and spills and almost contaminates the coffee pot. Strange laws in Oregon. Trying to fit four people in a two person turret. Jim gets world’s largest egg, scrambled. Off to Ft. Stevens Park to climb all over coastal batteries – a favorite activity here at unibrain. Then to custard king in Astoria for more food. Next stop is the heritage museum. Only a few exhibits were open due to construction, but...