November 26, 2003
More Mullet Haiku
A weekly ode to follicular joy, because we can
Cig burns on floor mat
Hefty bag for a window
Two busted tail lights
(Haiku courtesy sundry demented Fix readers. What's a mullet? What's haiku?)
November 18, 2003
No Broadband? Wi-Fi it. Yes, you too can have it.
Wow, Gerry Curry out on the upper East Coast lives 5km from his 'nearest' broadband connection. He got permission to get cable in a nearby church, setup WiFi via arport and a directional antenna. Then he aimed it at his house. In a few steps, he was in business surfing at 11Mbps. Nice.
A great video of his setup is available here and it is well worth the look. He also has a page with pictures. Quite an impressive feat.
Hmmm. perhaps I should do this for my garage. I have a few old macs to choose from that can move out there to be just be Wi-Fi for my occasional "wrenching" sessions. Perhaps.
November 17, 2003
More Mullet Haiku
A weekly ode to follicular joy, because we can
Gropin' for some boob
Trans-Am door slammed in my face
I don't need that tooth
(Haiku courtesy sundry demented Fix readers. What's a mullet? What's haiku?)
November 12, 2003
Bisson Motors / Bisson Jeep in Google
Looks like I just increased their
See for yourself . . .
I did a search for Bisson Jeep and Bisson Motors. As of this posting, the rankings for this site and for another I developed are helping to not only increase my rankings but Bisson's as well.
So here is the offender that put me through over 32 days of Jeep pain:
Bisson Motor Sales Jeep - Rockaway New Jersey Jeep Dealer
383 US Highway 46
Rockaway NJ
7866
Pretty Funny.
November 07, 2003
Dark Silver and Liquid Yellow Mini's at Lunch - Photoshoot
Well, I got the MINI Cooper S (Supercharged, BABY!) and am incredibly pleased. Had a nice run with another MINI at luch that my pal David drives. He took some shots if you want to see more...
David's Mini is the 2002 Yellow one. Mine is the new Dark Silver for 2004.
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Gosh they are fun. Supercharged Go Kart with a stereo, huge moonroof and A/C anyone? What a performance driver's car. If I can only get through the break in period.
Just gotta get the dealer to take care of a few things like Bonnet Stripes and my rear seat being loose.
Thanks to David for the pics and the good times.
November 06, 2003
MINI and Me. Perfect Together
November 6th. Took delivery of the MINI. Pics from my camera are corrupted.
Just took it out a few minutes ago (again) to make sure that the e-brake worked. It does :)
More to follow picture-wise. Also some questions I left my super-sonic sales guy Ben who will no doubt see this and get me hooked up proper.
Oh. Hey Ben!
November 05, 2003
More Mullet Haiku
A weekly ode to follicular joy, because we can
Kid howls, diaper's full
"Freebird" rocks the van's 8-track
Don't bogart the roach
(Haiku courtesy sundry demented Fix readers. What's a mullet? What's haiku?)
November 04, 2003
Belkin Warranty Done Right
I have a Sony Ericsson Phone - a t68i. Never had a phone clip but Irene bought me one and that broke in the first week. In my pocket the phone got bounced around and she found me another. That lasted about a month and broke in a similar fashion - right at the swivel point. Of course I never saved the packing or any of the stuff since I thought it was a consumer item.
Swivel Phone clip being replaced. Belkin - Done Right!
Here is what I sent to Belkin via their 'contact us' sales email link. I did not expect much. Oh well, heartless world.
I have purchased two of your Sony Ericsson T68 Series Swivel Clip Holster in the past few months and the first one snapped at the swivel and the second is giving out in the same way,I have used many of your USB, Wireless products in my SOHO and with my clients but I fear that quality control is a bit lacking.
Since I hasten to spend another ~$20 at the local electronics store, I am considering just purchasing an OEM holster via the Sony Ericsson website. Is there anything we can do here? I note in the pic:
that it says lifetime warranty but of course I didn't save any of the packing that come with the two I bought.I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Minutes later I got this from Belkin:
Hello, I am sending out a replacement holster to you at no charge. I have forwarded your comments to our Product Management department. Thank you for your interest in Belkin products.... name and email removed ...
Belkin Logistics
Sales
www.belkin.com
Please include all prior correspondence with any reply.
Regardless, thanks Belkin for making me and my clients think just a little bit better about some companies.
The fact that Belkin will back up my purchase from a retailer via email is a testament to a company that folks like me like to deal with. Anybody have another?
Regime Change Begins at Home
Well, today is November 4th. Election day across the nation. You did vote right?
I did. Perhaps this is a start to a better tomorrow.
