December 23, 2006
Took Zozo to see Santa Claus tonight. Or rather, took Zozo to be completely terrified by an old guy in a funny red suit. Now, this is the very same Santa who held her while she slept last year, and when she woke up drowsily and looked at him she drooled and smiled and went back to sleep.
December 22, 2006
Picked up the Zoemobile yesterday afternoon, all fixed with no “check engine” light, and $270 lighter. Turns out the Zoemobile had insufficient EGR lift. EGR would be exhaust gas recirculation. I’m sure that clears things right up for you. Apparently EGR allows the exhaust to re-burn through the engine before being expelled, which makes for cleaner emissions. Some valve had to be replaced, plus my intake manifold had to be cleaned of excess carbon build-up. I hate it when my intake manifold has excess carbon, so I’m much relieved to have been cleaned.
December 21, 2006
Well, the Zoemobile has had a “check engine” light on for almost two weeks now, which means it’s something other than a loose gas cap. This is unfortunate, as the Zoemobile is an integral part of our lives and is generally very greatly missed when out of commission.
December 20, 2006
Every once in awhile you see something that you think is absolutely hilarious, and you say to yourself, “I wish I had the camera.” I had one of those moments last weekend at the mall.
December 19, 2006
Last night, which was planned to be highly productive and actually enjoyable, turned out to be not so much.
December 19, 2006
It occurs to me that I have not posted today, and all I can say is, “Well, it’s the week before Christmas.”
December 18, 2006
Well, it’s been a rather busy weekend, what with moving back into our house and Christmas shopping and all.
December 15, 2006
Well, my day went to hell in a handbasket yesterday, after that last post. Our power is still messed up. Maybe. Still working on all those issues and will keep you posted, but in the meantime…
December 14, 2006
So I’m listening away here and I realized that even thought I’ve told ya’all that I have the 2006 Cardinal At-Bat Songs, I’ve never shared the list with you, thereby becoming the definitive internet source for the 2006 Cardinal At-Bat Songs. We can’t let that continue.
December 14, 2006
I’m having a great afternoon, for many reasons: