Archive for February, 2008

The perfect car for Brad

The perfect car for Brad

So my son Brad has started to talk about driving.  His mom actually lost a Super Bowl bet that will require Brad’s mom to take him out and teach him how to drive.  OK, one lesson we are starting to approach this slowly.  As we begin to think our 6′ 6″ giant driving soon, I have been [...]

Cluj nightlife.. Continued 2

Cluj nightlife.. Continued 2

It is amazing to see the wildlife that you find in these caves.  I mean these creatures just come out of the woods at night and go crazy.  Like this malicious creature we found hiding behind the bar.  He would only come out when thirsty.  We tried to offer this creature food, but it would [...]

Cluj nightlife.. Continued

Cluj nightlife.. Continued

In my last post I showed you an alley that was actually lit more than many of the other alleys we have walked down.  It is interesting where McClain finds these spots.  I also find it amazing that McClain is remembered from his last trip here.  Is that a good thing.
So Steve, Manish [...]

Cluj nightlife.. Day 1

Cluj nightlife.. Day 1

Steve, Manish and I decided to hit the town and see what was out there.. It is amazing to see what you can find.  The one point that surprises me is that you look at some of the buildings and alleyways and really do not see anything that could be even considered inhabitable.  Then you move [...]

Houston, we have landed in Cluj, Romania

Houston, we have landed in Cluj, Romania

Well we are finally here.  After going through about 4 or 5 time zones we have made it.  We are all very tired but we did make it.
In fact, we got to fly in this great Turbo prop airplne.  Poor Pat, Caroline, and Annette had to take a later flight that was delayed a few [...]

Rod's heading to Romania

Rod’s heading to Romania

Well, it is the day before I will be heading out to Romania.  My schedule is crazy.  Here it is:
San Francisco, CA.  (8:00 AM) to JFK, NY. (4:20 PM)
JFK, NY (6:15PM to London Heathrow, U.K. (6:25 AM)
London Heathrow, U.K. (8:30 AM) to Budapest, Hungry (11:55 AM)
Budapest, Hungry (1:40 PM) to Cluj, Romania (3:40 PM)
 
It  will be [...]

Tesla announces they they will make a gas powered vehicle

Tesla announces they they will make a gas powered vehicle

Cnet News is reporting that Tesla, a San Carols, California company will make a gas/electric powered vehicle.  The company will produce two basic types of its Whitestar sedan, to be delivered at the end of 2009.  One version of the sedan will be an electric and the second version will be a range extended version [...]