tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post4786447374289274717..comments2024-03-28T14:52:13.218-05:00Comments on Stonekettle Station: Ahhh, Spring in Alaska. Big Whoop Tee Friggin' DoJim Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-41203558091379808302008-04-28T08:11:00.000-05:002008-04-28T08:11:00.000-05:00Don't limit yourself to Minis for good gas mileage...Don't limit yourself to Minis for good gas mileage.<BR/><BR/>Our Corolla got 38 mpg going to Canton, OH on Saturday, and 40.8 mpg going to Silver Spring MD Sunday.<BR/><BR/>For in town driving, we fill it up at half a tank, and it's usually 2 to 3 weeks between fill-ups.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-83673889661481447892008-04-28T01:16:00.000-05:002008-04-28T01:16:00.000-05:00Gas prices keep going up, and I'm going to look in...Gas prices keep going up, and I'm going to look into getting a mini.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-33203057885078864592008-04-27T23:48:00.000-05:002008-04-27T23:48:00.000-05:00Jim, your Mary-Sueness continues to grow.You're li...Jim, your Mary-Sueness continues to grow.<BR/><BR/>You're like a Heinleinian hero - capable, slightly cranky jack of all trades. Useful trades. <BR/><BR/>It probably wouldn't help at all to say that we took our MINI out for its first big top-down <A HREF="http://smugpuppies.com/2008/04/26/mini-road-trip-shelton/" REL="nofollow">road trip</A> Saturday. (It was raining again on Sunday.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-6438620768160402012008-04-27T22:52:00.000-05:002008-04-27T22:52:00.000-05:00LOL! :DLOL! :DAnne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09444051201220766948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-4038788063065656772008-04-27T11:39:00.000-05:002008-04-27T11:39:00.000-05:00Anne, that's mostly correct - except that the serf...Anne, that's mostly correct - except that the serf's cottages are between the boathouse and airplane hangers, near the stables and right up hill from my private Disneyland.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-53378410170212809862008-04-27T09:30:00.000-05:002008-04-27T09:30:00.000-05:00Ah. I see. What you're saying is that the pictur...Ah. I see. What you're saying is that the picture on this post is not 1/4 of your shop/garage. It is 1/4 of your <B>shop</B> and your garage is a separate building, located near the servants' quarters, but not as far away as the stables and serfs' cottages.Anne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09444051201220766948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-26732268571480500952008-04-26T11:40:00.000-05:002008-04-26T11:40:00.000-05:00Well, from the looks of it, we ended up with over ...Well, from the looks of it, we ended up with over 8" or more.<BR/><BR/>Which means a couple of things, neither particularly good.<BR/><BR/>1) I have to plow. Which does not thrill me.<BR/><BR/>2) I can't put the Mustang back in the garage - so it'll have to stay in the shop until the snow melts. See, the picture above is my shop, which is detached from the house and where I park my truck. We normally keep the car and jeep in the attached two-stall garage, but the approach to that is up hill and the Mustang can't get enough traction for that. So it stays in the shop. Which harshes my mellow, so to speak.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-42271965237621795512008-04-26T09:50:00.000-05:002008-04-26T09:50:00.000-05:00Eric, no matter what the weather, there is no topl...Eric, no matter what the weather, there is no topless joy for me.<BR/><BR/>Unless I want to 1) wear a swim cap or 2) shave my head afterwards.<BR/><BR/>(Blithely ignoring your innuendo)Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-34071197618796055372008-04-26T09:02:00.000-05:002008-04-26T09:02:00.000-05:00The one benefit of hardly ever seeing snow anymore...The one benefit of hardly ever seeing snow anymore in the North Carolina Piedmont is that I've had the top down every day on the '04 Beetle convertible I got last week.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry. I'm bragging. That car has really made me insufferable right now, but I can't help it. Hope you get some warmer and drier weather soon so you can share the topless joy.<BR/><BR/>Er....<BR/><BR/>You know what I meant.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18275812152895151542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-51170269365931784322008-04-26T08:22:00.000-05:002008-04-26T08:22:00.000-05:00Looks like Jim's garage is a tiny bit bigger than ...Looks like Jim's garage is a tiny bit bigger than my recently documented garage, but just as organized. Of course.<BR/><BR/>Here in CO, snow is often proceeded by a warm front, which means I am suspicious of all warm weather until summer. However, in the winter, when I hear snow's coming, I do a little jig, 'cause that often means some warm weather before it. (Sometimes warm enough to get out the bike!)Anne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09444051201220766948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-19630974108068735172008-04-26T07:37:00.000-05:002008-04-26T07:37:00.000-05:00No, not it doesn't help. :)But glad your wife is h...No, not it doesn't help. :)<BR/><BR/>But glad your wife is home safe.<BR/><BR/>And on a positive note, the unexpected snow seems like a good excuse to stay home, curl up on the sofa, and cuddle.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-27651737435931266032008-04-26T00:21:00.000-05:002008-04-26T00:21:00.000-05:00Jim, I empathise. It start today with rain, then f...Jim, I empathise. It start today with rain, then freezing rain, then snow, tand we're getting snow mixed with freezing rain and the winter storm warning has been extended through noon tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>No bugs yet, but we did have one day into the 70s. Northern Minnesota isn't Alaska, but our weather can sometimes be just as crazy.<BR/><BR/>And glad your wife is home safe.vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955307244053931069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-54281017288998566352008-04-25T23:37:00.000-05:002008-04-25T23:37:00.000-05:00I can't play sports of any kind, and I've got abso...I can't play sports of any kind, and I've got absolutely no musical ability at all - I'd say it balances out, Nathan.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-30045332710693510912008-04-25T23:24:00.000-05:002008-04-25T23:24:00.000-05:00Alright, I don't envy you the snow, but, you've no...Alright, I don't envy you the snow, but, you've now posted three days in a row of stuff I can't do.<BR/><BR/>1. intall entirely new operating system.<BR/><BR/>2. fix all the bugs in said operating system while making sawdust and other manly endeavors.<BR/><BR/>3. do anything to your car more than fill it with gas or oil.<BR/><BR/>I say this with love, but you suck and you're fucking up the curve big time.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-7726705146075529152008-04-25T21:08:00.000-05:002008-04-25T21:08:00.000-05:00Would it help, Michelle, if I told you that you're...Would it help, Michelle, if I told you that you're only seeing about a 1/4 of it?<BR/><BR/>And the wife is home safe. Over 8" of snow in Anchorage and still falling, we're about 5" deep here now.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-78343857081440333812008-04-25T20:20:00.000-05:002008-04-25T20:20:00.000-05:00Sorry about the lack of snow tires. I'm sure she's...Sorry about the lack of snow tires. I'm sure she's a careful driver though, because I think it's the law you can only have one crazy person in a relationship.<BR/><BR/>On a less positive note, I think your garage is bigger than my house. :(Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.com