Getting back on the Road!

This is my 'Vette!
1979 Chevrolet Corvette
L-48 5.7 litre V8 w/ 195bhp (stock)
TurboHydromatic 350
T-tops and Canvas top
Delco AM/FM w/ 8-Track Stereo

I haven't had it on the road in over 3 years, so I'm looking forward to doin' some cruisin'! When I was in high school, I always dreamed about one day owning a Datsun 280Z. These days, the 240Z is probably the car to collect, since it was the original Z: manual windows and locks, hard seats, cramped cockpit...a real sports car. The Corvette has always been a slightly cushy sports car with lots of power gizmos, leather seats, A/C, good sound system. I just love the curvy shape of those 70's Vettes!

Movies to See

I liked the movie Sideways . I don't think I've ever seen Paul Giamatti in a movie before, but this part seems perfect for him. Thomas Hayden Church, the goofball mechanic from the TV series Wings, loses the overalls but keeps that same accent. What IS that accent?

I want to see Napoleon Dynamite , it's supposed to be a hoot!

Furniture Shopping

Taking advantage of the rainy weather, we did some furniture shopping this weekend. Boston has lots of places to shop for furniture. In order of preference, here are the stores we visited:

Boston Interiors
Jordan's Furniture
Macy's
Filene's
Bernie & Phyl's
Bob's Furniture

We bought a Bauhaus sofa and chair from Macy's, as well as a suede leather "tub chair". They will be nice additions to the Karling family of fine furniture "galleries".

Rain Rain Rain (!)

The weekend came
and it rained. A
Nor'Easter no less.
Spring came in like a Lion
and left on a raft.

TV Shows

Have you ever flown Southwest Airlines? You might think twice about it once you watch Airline on A&E Channel! Based on watching a couple of seasons, here are the Top 5 reasons to be denied boarding on Southwest Airlines:
#1. Show up at the gate 15 minutes after your plane leaves
#2. You're drunk and wearing a skirt with no underwear... and you're a man
#3. You travel with your pet skunk, and you need portable oxygen to live
#4. You arrive at the gate without ID, boarding pass, or credit cards
#5. You've never flown before and NO ONE told you where your gate is located!

Sound pathetic? It is. But so much fun to watch!

Showdog Mom's and Dad's on Bravo. I just watched this one and it's similar to Showbiz Mom's and Dad's, even produced by the same production company. If you liked the movie Best in Show, you will be naturally amused by this slice of reality.