Archive for February, 2009



I can do 4

Published on 2009/02/23

Which is still below the level of the average athlete. Embarrassingly, I was at 1 just last week.


Happy Valentines Day

Published on 2009/02/14

We celebrated Valentines Day on a rock wall. Several other climbers were jealous of my personal cheering squad as I scooted up the rock walls.

But I wasn’t the only one getting cheers. Once we discovered the right technique for her, Kayla had a lot of fun climbing up, and down, up and down the wall.

Tomorrow, [...]


For rebecca

Published on 2009/02/11

I even included a “Michigan” photo.


Microsoft SYNC phone integration

Published on 2009/02/05

Surprise surprise. Microsoft SYNC doesn’t suck. It is far from perfect, but it is one of my favorite Fusion features.
It did not start out that way. I became acquainted with SYNC when the car salesman tried to show me how easy it is to sync with my Bluetooth equipped phone. When he resorted to the manual, [...]


Fusion features

Published on 2009/02/03

“The Fusion rides and handles very well, again thanks to the sound Mazda platform. Steering feel is fine, brakes are excellent, handling is good, but limited by the 16-inch tires.”– Orlando Sentinel
I took a test Fusion from the dealership over to a nice wet freeway ramp with a 90 degree entrance. I aimed for the inside [...]