My New Ride

I know it was only a few short months ago that I was spewing the virtues of my 2000 VW Golf. Click here to see what I had to say. Isn't it funny how quickly things can change.

Last week we traded in "Shorty" and bought two used cars for the price of one brand new one. You have already seen my wife's car, now it's my turn to show you my car.

I still have to pinch myself every time I get in.

Beach Cruiser

Some shots of my wife's BMW 323 CI convertible. This was my first opportunity to drive it since we got it, so I had to take advantage of it.

Here it is with it's top on.

And here it is with out it. I have to say, it's very nice....

You've Changed...

Its official.
We have become "those people" today. Some might say it was only a matter of time, but I can honestly say I didn't see it coming.

Let me explain. Today I said good-bye to my faithful VW Golf, Shorty as we called it,10 years old, and 172,000 kms on the odometer, all ours.At one point Shorty was our main go-to car and he took us everywhere we needed to go without fail. Sure we had our problems, but what relationships doesn't? I guarantee the next person who gets Shorty will be very happy.

But it was time for a change. And after some thought we decided instead of buying a brand new car to replace Shorty, we would live a little and buy two used cars for the price of a brand new one. A BMW convertible for the wife,and a Audi for me.

And that's how we became those people.

What the hell, you only live once, might as well enjoy it. Call it our mid-life crisis, my early 40th birthday gift and a 10th wedding anniversary gift for the wife all wrapped in one...or rather two.

Shorty will be missed, but not for long....

More Wildlife

I saw this coyote yesterday morning while walking the mutts in the Quarry. He didn't back down at all when we walked by, just stood there watching. Everywhere you turn there is wildlife staring you in the face.

Humans 0 Bull 1

That's gotta hurt.
See the full story here.

WOW!

Nike's new World Cup ad, called "Write The Future". Check it out--it's really good.

Almost good enough to make me watch a little "footie". I said almost...

Neighbourhood Wildlife

I snapped these 3 quick shots of a fox on the prowl in my neighbourhood while on my bike ride the other day. The fact that I was right beside him on my bike or that Kingston road with morning rush hour whizzing by just feet away didn't seem to faze this guy, all he seemed to care about was what was for breakfast.