Road Trips

  • On the Road – the second day

    It is always a good sign when you sleep well in a hotel.  After reading some in a rocker on the porch I was able to put in enough time before going to sleep so that all of you would… Continue reading

  • On the Road – Day 1

    First of all the Evolution is such a great car to have for a road trip, my only regret is the miles it will add to the odometer.  I took off at 6:30 this morning and headed to Sevierville, TN. … Continue reading

  • Where Am I Going – or preparing for a Road Trip

    When you read this you may get the impression that I take these road trips all the time when the reality is that my road trips have been, at the most, a two day drive out – hang out in… Continue reading

  • Lenovo at Indy

    My soon to be former employer has sponsored an Indy car this year.  It is all black and sports the Lenovo brand on the side pods and top of the rear wing.  It was interesting to watch it at practice… Continue reading

  • Indy 500 – observations

    I spent most of the day walking all around the Indianapolis Raceway.  Not the track itself, but the infield, the garage area, and even the museum. There is a lot of time and effort spent on selling the race.  There… Continue reading

  • On My Way to Indy

    Yesterday I wrapped up another addition to the Miata project.  I’ll get to that in another post.  This morning I packed my Evolution and headed to Indianapolis, Indiana. I did this just a couple of years ago and I am… Continue reading

  • 2007 Indy 500 – the bronze badge

    It looks like this will be my practice run before my real road trip.  I will take some time off the week of May 21 and drive up to Indianapolis and the famous speedway. Friday, May 25 is “Carb Day”… Continue reading

  • How About Some Help Here

    Folks – I am planning a long road trip around the US and I would appreciate your input.  The purpose of this trip is to get to see some of this big country of ours and not spend the majority… Continue reading

  • The Mystery of Traffic Snarls

    You are traveling along the interstate and the traffic slows down.  People change lanes in a desperate attempt to find a faster path.  The traffic speed comes down to a crawl.  More desperate lane changing.  The clot reaches its maximum… Continue reading

  • Thoughts on a Road Trip

    Here in North Carolina spring is right around the corner.  I feel sorry for those stuck in the northern climes, but not so sorry that I am going to ignore the fact that daffodils have already come up and bloomed. … Continue reading