What a whirlwind few weeks it has been. After narrowing down my list of potential cars, figuring out a budget, researching, searching, test driving, and researching some more, I've finally found the one. To recap, I was in the market for something with more power than my TSX, more amenities, fewer miles, and possibly all-wheel drive. …
Test Drive #3: Infinity G37x
After driving an Optima and half-driving a TL, the only car left in my search was the G37x. I had planned to go with Ken this Sunday as he was looking as well, but there was a potentially perfect TL that I wanted to try and I needed to get the G37 out-of-the-way before pursuing …
Test Drive #2: Acura TL SH-AWD
My shopping experience continued today when I stepped back into my comfort zone and visited my Acura dealership to drive an Acura TL. I had originally planned to hit the Infinity dealership first, but it is an hour away so it's a bit less convenient during the week. With the Optima SX fresh in my …
Test Drive #1: Kia Optima SX
I took some time this weekend to test drive the first of my three next-car contenders. I stopped by Portsmouth Kia to test drive an Optima SX that they had on the lot. Based on my research I was equally excited and skeptical. I made sure to spend a couple of hours driving it to …
The Contenders
Last week I discussed what I was looking for in my next car. I failed to mention that I'm only looking at used or certified vehicles. I bought a new vehicle once and I don't have a need to do it again. I get more for my money that way. I'm in a bit of …
Guest Post: My Top 5 Least-Favorite Facebook Posts
The following is a guest post from my lovely wife. Though thoughtful and beautifully written it does not necessarily reflect the opinions of this blog. As many of you know I try to make my Facebook posts humorous, witty, cute, and/or meaningful. I do this because I HATE useless, senseless, and meaningless posts. Here …
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Pre-Car Shopping
It's that time of the season again! I've had my 2007 Acura TSX for three-and-a-half years now and I'm ready to start considering its successor. I bought my TSX in October of 2010 for two reasons: necessity and convenience. I had two children on the way and there was no way they were going to be …
How Adam Failed His Vision Test and Added Shapes to His Class Curriculum
The boys had their three-year pediatrician appointment a few weeks ago and it was full of firsts. It was the first time they wore a johnny, the first time they had their reflexes checked, and the first time they had a vision test. When it was time to bring Adam out for his vision test …
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San Francisco
In less than 12 hours I will be on a plane on my way to San Francisco for the week. I'll be attending the O'Reilly Fluent conference Tuesday through Thursday for work. It's a tech conference focused on JavaScript and rich client web development, which is what I do every day. It's my first conference …
Bowling
We decided to take the boys bowling today. Sally participated in a bowling tournament with some co-workers last week and the boys were super excited to watch her. They have been talking about it all week so it was finally time. The bowling alley was quite busy with a birthday party and probably some February …
Relatively Ambitious 