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Where does the time go?

Brandon — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:09:42 +0000

I figured since it has been over a month since I’ve written anything that I would go ahead and update the world on life these days. Also, since its Friday morning and I’m fighting to stay awake due to the 3 hours of sleep last night, what better time than now.

About three weeks ago, I moved again for the fifth time in 5 years, abondoning the apartment for cheaper living in a friends house. About 3 days after that happened, this happened.

Civic no more

I totaled the civic in a semi-head-on collision. I’m ok. Sarah is ok now. The car died though. So after about 3 weeks of trying to decide between a Jeep Commander, a Ford Explorer, or just riding my bike everywhere, I ended up deciding on the Commander.

Its sleek, comfortable, but most importantly, its big. More pictures here.

Other than almost dying and the new car, not much else is new. One of the bowling leagues is over. Snakes on a Lane are league champions for the first time ever. We’ve come a long way since that fateful here for the beer summer league and look forward to defending our title in the fall. Well, Bob, Jen, and Andrew look forward to it. I’m sick of bowling. Only two more weeks to go in the Thursday night men’s league. Then for 3 months, I won’t even think about bowling.

Also, the Eager Beavers returned to action on the volleyball courts. We’re off to a slow start but its still a good time.

Baseball season has started and I’ve already been able to go to 2 games. Its nice dating a girl with season tickets. I guess i’ll keep her around

Staying warm on a cold night for baseball

I guess that is pretty much it for now. I’ll try not to be such a bum anymore about posting but lets be honest, I’ve said that before.

Its been seven years but you gotta go…..

Brandon — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:53:06 +0000

About two weeks ago, the clutch went on on the focus and after a few days, I was finally able to get it into the shop.Â They confirmed what I already knew, the clutch needed to be replaced along with the slave cylinder and the flywheel.Â The repairs would cost me about $1150.Â After much debate and back and forth reasoning, I convinced myself that the focus didn’t hold enough value to drop $1150 more into it.Â So I began looking for a new car and was interested in a new corolla, civic, jetta, or xB.Â After a lot of research and test drives, I finally settled on the 2008 Civic Si.Â So last Friday, I parted ways with the Focus after 7 years of pleasant driving and took home my new car.

So far, after 3 days, I have no issues.Â This was a great purchase.Â It’s sporty, quick, sleek, and fun to drive.Â It packs 197 horses in a 2.0L VTECH engine guided by a 6-speed manual transmission.Â This car came loaded with options such as the powered sun roof, rear wing spoiler, chrome performance exhaust system, 17in alloy wheels w/Z speed rated tires, premium cloth interior, and a premium audio system.Â I could go on but you can read about it here if you really want to.Â More pics here for your viewing pleasure

Concept BMW 7 Series Parks by Itself

Brandon — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:28:35 +0000

Using a windshield-mounted digital camera and a reflective strip installed in the parking space, the concept 7 series is able to automatically park itself after the owner has gotten out of the vehicle and told it to do so by remote control. (Video included)

Bad ass. Now if only I had the money.

Flash for Sale

Brandon — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 07:13:41 +0000

Its time to say goodbye to a dear friend of mine, Flash. Flash is almost 5 years and has been with me since 2001. Flash, by the way, was given it’s name by Jenn. I’ll let you figure out where the name came from . Anyways, Flash is a 2001 Ford Focus ZX2 (S2 version) and is still in great shape but has an owner who likes new toys. Flash has not been in any accidents and has been recently given new tires and brakes. If you would like to own Flash, please visit one of the links below.

Flash on Craigslist

Flash on Autotrader