Fall in Northern Michigan
13-Oct-2008
I was snapping some pictures during lunch and after
work on my way home. Fall colors are quite spectacular
in northern Michigan this year but it seems each fall
is better than the previous one. This weekend and today
was the nicest weather with temps in the mid 70s F.
(about 24C). It cools down quickly at night, the lakes
are already too cold to swim in and you know the
November storms will blow in from Lake Michigan sooner
than you think.
But for now, just enjoy the freshest apples picked from trees earlier in the morning, visit some harvest/fall events, go for a walk in the woods, take a deep breath and smell the leaves and trees. And enjoy the colors, of course.
The pictures can be found here: Link
But for now, just enjoy the freshest apples picked from trees earlier in the morning, visit some harvest/fall events, go for a walk in the woods, take a deep breath and smell the leaves and trees. And enjoy the colors, of course.
The pictures can be found here: Link
Picking up the new 9-5
27-Sep-2008
Those were the longest two weeks waiting to fly to
California and take delivery of my new 9-5. Flights
were on time, airports were not that crowded and
everything went very smooth. I was met at the SNA
airport by my sales guy who picked me up in a Fusion
Blue 9-3. How’s that for Customer Service?
Only a few pictures so far but many more will follow.
Only a few pictures so far but many more will follow.
'06 9-5 Aero SC on the way
14-Sep-2008
My dealer in California (where I bought both my 9-3s)
had a 2006 9-5 SportCombi with vented seats, Sport
package (lowered suspension, Aero seats, alu dash) and
Visibility package (xenon, park assist, auto-dimming
mirrors). It is basically an Aero with everything
except navigation.
It is a Saab certified vehicle (6 years/100K mile full warranty), has special financing rates (1.9/2.9/3.9) and includes the California Delivery Program. Why buy a car close to home when you can buy one 2,500 miles away and drive it home? Road trip! I drove the exact same car with same specs at a Carmax store in the Chicago area and I knew this was my kind of car. The color is smoke beige with a parchment interior. I am flying out there on Saturday Sep-27 and can hardly wait. I’ll miss my 2005 9-5 Aero but this 2006 is a new experience and a new chapter in my Saab story.
So where to go between Southern California and Michigan? I was thinking of heading through the CA and NV desert, head up to Salt Lake City and on to Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Continue through the Dakota's and Minnesota, into the U.P. of Michigan and cross the Mackinaw bridge.
It is a Saab certified vehicle (6 years/100K mile full warranty), has special financing rates (1.9/2.9/3.9) and includes the California Delivery Program. Why buy a car close to home when you can buy one 2,500 miles away and drive it home? Road trip! I drove the exact same car with same specs at a Carmax store in the Chicago area and I knew this was my kind of car. The color is smoke beige with a parchment interior. I am flying out there on Saturday Sep-27 and can hardly wait. I’ll miss my 2005 9-5 Aero but this 2006 is a new experience and a new chapter in my Saab story.
So where to go between Southern California and Michigan? I was thinking of heading through the CA and NV desert, head up to Salt Lake City and on to Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Continue through the Dakota's and Minnesota, into the U.P. of Michigan and cross the Mackinaw bridge.
Camping in the U.P.
01-Sep-2008
4 days of relaxing after 4 weeks of moving. A nice
state campground (Muskallonge Lake) a few hundred yards
from Lake Superior and about 20 miles NW of Newberry.
Hiking, kayaking, swimming, laying on the beach and
drinking beer gazing into the campfire under a sky
filled with a million stars. Perfect.
Sold!
29-Aug-2008
The house finally sold after 3 years on the market.
From first showing to closing and moving out within 4
weeks! Time to move on..