Tag Archives: transportation

Odds and Ends 07

Posted on July 1, 2019 by ehurst

It’s been a fixit day. It began early with Veloyce’s Jetta. I endeavored to change the spark plugs and the PCV valve. Neither is a simple, straightforward task on VWs. I had to make a tool to fish the plugs … Continue reading →

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Farewell to an Old Friend

Posted on July 2, 2018 by ehurst

No regrets. Join me in saying farewell to the Volvo. We had it four years and it served us well. A couple of weeks ago I was working on the front suspension and it whispered to me that I shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Draper Bikeway Hydrology Update

Posted on June 8, 2018 by ehurst

After a whole week of hindrances, I finally got back out on my bike. Of particular note was yesterday’s massive flooding thunderstorm. Almost the entire state good a good dose of this thing and I knew it would help to … Continue reading →

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Photos: Draper Bike Path Construction

Posted on May 20, 2018 by ehurst

We’ll start with a satellite view (thanks to Bing Maps) showing where the following photos were shot in numerical order. Think of this first image as number zero. The shots start at the head of the freshest clearing work near … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces 32

Posted on April 30, 2018 by ehurst

It was a bit of tribulation upgrading the tower from Xubuntu 16.04 to 18.04. But it’s working now and I’m looking forward to feature updates that should fix some of the nagging deficiencies. I think the new laptop will stay … Continue reading →

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Transportation Update 3

Posted on March 21, 2018 by ehurst

Rejoice with us! This is Veloyce’s new ride. (That puddle under it was pre-existing.) This one was the best deal — the most for the money and within our means. We got it from Boomer Kia. The salesman was honest … Continue reading →

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Transportation Update 2

Posted on March 19, 2018 by ehurst

Craigslist is a funny thing. It has changed a great deal in the past few years. It was always a little dicey about auto sales, but it’s gotten worse. We keep running into ads with anomalies that make us wonder … Continue reading →

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Transportation Update 1

Posted on February 22, 2018 by ehurst

Here’s where we are now. The car fund stands at $2K. We are looking for something usable at that price while trying to add more to the fund. I’ve been working just a little, but unless we get more clients, … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request: Transportation Again

Posted on February 4, 2018 by ehurst

This is not a fund raiser; I want you to pray with us. There are complications. Basic reality: My wife’s job requires reliable transportation; she’s obliged to drive all over the local school district, sometimes a different site every day. … Continue reading →

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There Be Days Like This

Posted on January 2, 2018 by ehurst

My apartment is heated via forced air; it’s cheap but it’s very hard on my allergies. Yesterday they were awakened; last night I was plagued. Today I’m feeling pretty rough with symptoms of a head-cold. But since it’s allergies, I … Continue reading →

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