I had a 2008 VW GTI Turbo I had purchased new. It is posted HERE in this blog. The 2008 has been a wonderful fun car to own and drive. I really had no intention of trading unless there was a very good offer. Saying that, I just replaced it with virtually the same vehicle. Above are the pre 100 mile photos of the new 2012 VW GTI Turbo I just brought home. The same...
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The Pasture
It has been weather peaceful here in Frisco for about a week. The severe rain turned into peaceful soaking rain for a day or so. Now it is just HOT again. That’s Texas. I got the grass mowed in the “north 40” yesterday (Saturday) as it was in need of semi serious attention. It was very green and a bit overgrown. I mulch mow so I don’t like to work with wet or tall grass....
Continue reading...Beefy Miracle
I posted a little fun countdown in the bottom of the right column. It is titled Beefy Miracle. It is the name and date of the next release (version 17) of the Fedora Linux distribution. The following (next) version already has the name “Spherical Cow“. There is a complex method of how these release names are selected. I am not getting into the details here, but if you want to know, you can do some...
Continue reading...2011 Taxes
Yea! I got up the courage to complete my USA Tax report and get it filled. That’s one of two sure things in life I am glad is over. The other sure thing I am going to continue putting off for as long as possible. I only get one shot at that one and I know it is impossible to miss. Ha! I always look to the middle of April with some feeling of dread....
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