Archive for April, 2006

Something Happening in Los Angeles

Saturday, April 29th, 2006 Posted in Sports | No Comments »

Are the Lakers coming together at precisely the right time of year? That's what happened when Kobe won his first championship in Phil Jackson's first year as Laker coach. Something ... Read more..

Vital Statistics

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006 Posted in Explanation, Tales, Vital Statistics | 1 Comment »

Portland's daily newspaper, The Oregonian, has an article about barefooting today that has a few paragraphs featuring me. The interview and picture sessions actually happened last fall so it was ... Read more..

Wizards at Cavaliers

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006 Posted in Sports | No Comments »

What happened to Lebron James tonight was pretty unbelievable. Not only was he missing jump shots left and right, he was missing layups and even dunks. After showing that he ... Read more..

Vital Statistics

Monday, April 24th, 2006 Posted in Vital Statistics | No Comments »

We had a good weekend. Thomas got 2nd in the Regional Pinewood Derby Championship and tied the track record for a short time before the 1st place winner smashed it. ... Read more..

Vital Statistics

Friday, April 21st, 2006 Posted in Vital Statistics | No Comments »

I haven't had much of a chance to truck shop this week, but I do have a few questions for you, readers: If I'm looking for an early 90s vintage small ... Read more..

Vital Statistics

Thursday, April 20th, 2006 Posted in Vital Statistics | No Comments »

Saw another truck on my way to work this morning. It was a 1993 Mazda B2000 (or something like that) for a little more than $2000. I got the phone ... Read more..

Vital Statistics

Sunday, April 16th, 2006 Posted in Vital Statistics | 3 Comments »

As promised, here's a picture of the truck that I was thinking about buying: After I asked a number of stupid questions, my co-worker concluded that I was not man enough ... Read more..

Vital Statistics

Friday, April 14th, 2006 Posted in Vital Statistics | No Comments »

After discussion with a co-worker about the merits of the 1975 Ford F-100 that I was considering for purchase, I have come to the conclusion that I am not cut ... Read more..

Vital Statistics

Thursday, April 13th, 2006 Posted in Vital Statistics | No Comments »

I called the number on the truck and got some more information: 1975 Ford F-100 with 124,000 miles Four on the floor, new clutch Rebuilt engine that has 24,000 miles on it New radiator Priced ... Read more..

Vital Statistics

Thursday, April 13th, 2006 Posted in Vital Statistics | No Comments »

Got the verdict from my mechanic last night: 400 dollars if he only has to replace one valve. Add another hundred if I want to get my heater fixed. Tina ... Read more..