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Got my tickets

The Trooper

I just used the Iron Maiden Fanclubs internet pre-sale to score some tickets to two shows from the Somewhere Back in Time tour. I will be in the pit at San Antonio (May 21) and in the Orchestra seats at Irvine (May 31). If all goes well I will also be getting pit tickets for the May 28th show at Concord. While these should be Maiden concerts #3, 4 and 5 for me, this will be the first time I will get to experience the pit at a Maiden show.

Up the Irons!!! 😀… Read the rest

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Another year in pictures

Since my car just turned two years old I figured it was time to write a follow-up to the original year in pictures post.

30 Dec 06: Another trip to LA down Highway 1. Tons of pics here.

17 Feb 07: Visited the Tesla factory and saw the latest roadster to be built at Hethel.

24 Feb 07: Start the track season at Thunderhill with TEAM
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1 Apr 07: East Bay Etalk Brunch

24 Apr 07: Met Crudson and JnC on their cross country trip

12 May 07: Had a 95 mph spin at Reno-Fernley Raceway
Never lift!!!

15 June 07: A photo of my car (post spin) is used by the SCCA for an ad in Sportscar magazine
My first magazine photo

16-27 June 07: 2500 mile roadtrip to Vancouver
Friday 1:16 am 6/22/07 Vancouver,

12 Aug 07: Broke down on Highway 1 with no cell service.… Read the rest

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2 Years and 33,500 miles later my luck has finally run out

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Got rear ended at a red light today. No injuries though it looks like the rear clam will have to be replaced. The other drivers insurance has already accepted liability, now I just have to hope I am not without the car for too long.… Read the rest

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Heading to Thunderhill with TEAM

Waiting to head back out

I will be doing a trackday with TEAM at Thunderhill tomorrow. It’s been a long time since I’ve tracked the Elise and I’m really looking forward to it.… Read the rest

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Jasmine

A 2 year old Shar-pei/labrador mix that we adopted from the Oakland Animal Shelter. More pics here.… Read the rest