Airstream Dreams

I know there's a financial crisis brewing, and money is best left liquid, so is it wrong of me to see this 1968 Airstream Landyacht for $3K and immediately want to go buy it? Not that I have anyplace to put it.

Posted on October 13, 2008 11:46 AM | link to this entry

Laptop searches

Laptop travel security Apparently, some brainless judge decided it was OK to allow broad, warrantless searches of laptops upon entering and exiting the U.S. Here are some tips for safer, private travel.

Posted on May 15, 2008 12:52 PM | link to this entry

US Route 40

Interesting. From an entirely different post on another weblog, I found a link to the Wikipedia entry on US Route 40, which (back in the day) used to connect Atlantic City with San Francisco. I left a comment about making a road trip out of this route, and I think the idea merits further investigation.

Posted on September 18, 2007 12:46 PM | link to this entry

Use a wristwatch as a compass.

How to use a wristwatch as a compass. I keep forgetting this one, but I love it.

Posted on August 14, 2007 4:52 PM | link to this entry

Abandoned Places

!!! Holy CRAP, I want to buy this place and live in it! (via)

update: I had no idea these were in Waldorf! Apparently, though, the gubmint wants someone to come and tear them down.

Posted on July 26, 2007 5:35 PM | link to this entry

Seatguru

Seatguru, a site providing information about seating on commercial airlines. Does your assigned seat have a power jack? Is it near the lavatory?

Posted on December 20, 2006 9:18 PM | link to this entry

Wireless Access In Airports

A handy guide to wireless access in US Airports. Having just gotten bitten at the SFO airport (and, surprisingly, Vegas was free), this makes travel easier.

Posted on September 13, 2006 2:02 PM | link to this entry

Plastination Cadaver Exhibits

NPR did a story on cadaver plastination yesterday, which goes into more about the history of cadaver exhibits and not about the dubious pedigree of some of the cadavers on display (see the sidebar): "Critics say that at best those bodies probably belonged to people too poor to have been buried properly." Personally, we found the exhibit fascinating, but I wonder if we would have seen it knowing the story behind them. (RealPlayer req.)

Posted on August 11, 2006 3:38 PM | link to this entry

Christmas Tree Policy.

Did you know that Delta airlines will let you bring a christmas tree on board as baggage? Also, check out their antler policy ($100 extra, unfortunately.) Who knew?

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:59 PM | link to this entry

Baltimore Gas Prices.

Baltimore Gas Prices.
Cool. Here's Catonsville. (via)

Posted on December 9, 2005 9:03 AM | link to this entry

How to Prepare for One Really Quick Getaway

How to Prepare for One Really Quick Getaway.
Advice on what to have handy in case of natural disaster. Hint: USB flash drive. (via, reg. required))

Posted on October 4, 2005 5:01 PM | link to this entry

fadingad.com

FadingAd.com
Wonderful collection of painted advertising signage, a subject I love.

Posted on September 30, 2005 10:32 AM | link to this entry

Yummy Good Scooter.

Yummy Good Scooter.
If I had $3,000 to throw around and still worked in the city, I'd buy one of these.

Posted on September 7, 2005 3:40 PM | link to this entry

Disaster (New Orleans.)

Disaster (New Orleans).
Jeez. I'm glad our house isn't in a flood zone.

Posted on August 31, 2005 1:42 PM | link to this entry

Gas Prices Around The World.

Gas Prices Around The World.
OK, so maybe it's not so bad over here. And because it's measured in liters over in Ireland, that great deal I thought we were getting on gas turned out to be very expensive. Stupid Dumb American.

Posted on August 19, 2005 10:40 AM | link to this entry

French Cars Suck.

French Cars Suck.
But this looks bad as shit. I'd buy it, even if I couldn't keep it running. (1967 Citroen DS 21 M Cabriolet)

Posted on August 2, 2005 12:00 PM | link to this entry

Dammit, I Wish I Had $6,000.

Dammit, I Wish I Had $6,000.
Because this is so cool.

Posted on July 27, 2005 12:17 PM | link to this entry

Retro Motels of Highway 99

Retro Motels of Highway 99
Nice signage.

Posted on June 2, 2005 10:47 AM | link to this entry

Driving in Ireland

Driving in Ireland
We're going to be on the left side of the road for ten days. God help us.

Posted on April 27, 2005 11:02 PM | link to this entry

Kayak.com

Kayak.com
The best low-cost flight search engine I've seen so far. Thanks, Pete.

Posted on April 25, 2005 12:28 PM | link to this entry