End Of January

In case you are wondering why I am in southern Arizona...

77 degrees and not a cloud in sight

Important Safety Message

For those times when my neighbor is late for "Happy Hour"...

Illogical Fuel Economy

All the vehicles I have owned up until my Lexus ES 300h lost fuel economy the faster I drove. Much to my surprise and delight, the ES 300h gets better gas mileage at 65 mph than 45 mph. Here's the explanation I found online: "The Lexus ES 300h often achieves better fuel efficiency around 60-65 mph than at lower, stop-and-go city speeds (45 mph) because its hybrid system operates at peak efficiency in a constant, moderate speed range. While lower speeds minimize wind resistance, the Atkinson cycle engine and hybrid battery system are optimized to run at maximum efficiency at steady, moderate highway speeds, reducing the need for constant, energy-intensive accelerating and regenerative braking cycles."

In stop-and-go driving around town, I get 45-47 mph in economy mode. I have yet to take a day long drive on an Interstate, but I am thinking it might get 50+ mph. In my opinion, it's better than an all electric vehicle and eliminates the "range anxiety" associated with them.

Too Close To Home

My theory is my neighbor, Glenn, leaves his shoes outside at night and the coyote thinks something has died in the park.

Frogged

Earlier this month my Jeep was "Ducked". Today, I was "Frogged"...

Cold Weather

I've been getting messages from friends up north complaining about the cold and snow, so I send them this photo...

Unfortunately, I cannot print their replies due to the highly inappropriate language!

Javelina Reds

Great People, Great Food

Our park had a gathering this afternoon where I got to enjoy some delicious home cooking...

Not bad weather for January

Jeep Ducking

My Jeep was "Ducked" last night...

Click here to read an article on the tradition of Jeep ducking.

RC Racing

They say the only difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys...

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