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Will Herbie Ride Again?

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:59:53 GMT

As I write this I am submitting the last application documents to the Hagerty Collector Car Insurance company. It is so exciting thinking of cruising with my old car again. As I went through pictures this morning trying to find one to send to the insurance company, the memories came back, and I decided to post a couple pics as a "tribute" to my car... my friend... my first love.

Mmmmm.......

All friends need bonding times.......

Sometimes you are complicated Herbie.......

So will Herbie ride again? I believe so...

Monday, January 09, 2006

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 06:33:37 GMT

DRIVER FOUND!!!

This is the car I just bought. I don't deserve a ride like this, but am enjoying it anyway.

As you can see, it is a black '99 Volkswagen Passat

Here is a glimpse of what is sitting under the hood

I understand that it is basically the same engine as the V6 in a A4 or A6 Audi. (Notice the Audi symbol below VW... I think they're friends:))

The people I bought it from put these 17" rims on it. I like them a lot but probably wouldn't have spent the money for them, so it's worked out kinda nice

Here's the result of me messing around with the collage feature on my photo software:)

A special thanks to my parents who helped me with the whole finance side of things, my brother who took the pictures, and to my cousin for all his advice.

Peace out Everyone

Sunday, November 20, 2005

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 22:12:57 GMT

So I guess the question all of you are asking is... "What's wrong with Brad?" I would like to tell you that he hit a tree while snowboarding, got knocked out while playing basketball, or fell over the Grand Canyon while rollerblading. Instead, I have to tell you that he is being infected by the xanga disease. No he still doesn't believe in a public scrapbook, but most of his daily readers are not "public" and after all, it is just the internet.

Ok, the real reason I am posting is because a couple guys I work with, and go to church with, taught me how to climb a few weeks ago. Here are a few pictures for anyone who is interested...

This was the second climb. It almost kicked my rear. Oh yeah, and that thing hanging from the back of my harness is not what you might first think. It is a bag of chalk that you rub on your hands to help you grip the rock.

Here is a cool picture of Tyson (my bro) coming back down after the first climb.

Awesome way to get a kink in your neck.

Here is a group shot. From right to left... Myself, Josh (friend from work and church), Tyson, Craig (friend from church), and last Peter (friend from work and church).

While Peter was busy belaying for a climber, Josh and I decided to advertise the "pant leg in sock" style he was modeling.

This is how I really feel about it

Here I am belaying for Peter, which basicly means he is at my mercy. We have a love/hate relationship, so I was enjoying this.

Climbing is a dangerous sport and must not be done carelessly. There are guidlines you must follow and precautions you must take. While climbing there are some things you can never let go of...

Well, that should be enough for now. Peace out everyone.

Sunday, May 01, 2005

Sun, 01 May 2005 22:54:30 GMT

Well I don't want anymore complaining about my blank Xanga site. I really don't get the point of having a public "scrap book" of my life, so until I see fruther need for it... Peace, Love, etc...