Poked and Prodded
Yesterday, both my faithful, trusty Volvo and I received physical examinations. I had to turn my head and cough along with all sorts of other "fun" activities so I could be cleared physically to drive a semi. My car received the same sort of treatment, the oh-so-popular California smog test, so she could be cleared to drive in this fine state.
We both passed with flying colors. I drove up to the smog testing place right at 6pm, when they close, but the guy who worked there tested me anyway. He was really nice, and a little skeptical if my car would pass the test. After the testing he was amazed at how well it tested--far below the maximum allowed limits and at or below the average results. That car is a testament to fine, Swedish engineering and the mechanics at Economy and Performance (I need to send those guys a case of beer or something.) I ended up tipping ol' Giancarlo (the smog tester) for being so friendly and staying open late for me.
I'm planning on taking my CDL written test tomorrow, which will give me my CDL learners permit so I can start driving the truck. I still can't believe that li'l ol' me will soon be driving a big ol' truck.
I haven't seen the new Star Wars film yet. I'm not really into the whole midnight viewing thing. Too many crazed fans (read : weirdos). My friend Mark Albracht saw it last night and said it was great, and that it ties everything together really well. I'm planning on seeing the movie sometime this weekend with Mark and Anne (his wife). Should be fun.
Today was "Ride your bike to work" day here in the LA region. Everywhere else observes "ride your bike to work WEEK," but you can't get too hopeful with this car-crazed culture. I've already ridden to work twice this week, and met up with about 12 other co-workers on the trail this morning. Of course, most of them will return to driving their cars tomorrow, missing the whole point of this day. And they work at a bicycle company. tsk tsk
We both passed with flying colors. I drove up to the smog testing place right at 6pm, when they close, but the guy who worked there tested me anyway. He was really nice, and a little skeptical if my car would pass the test. After the testing he was amazed at how well it tested--far below the maximum allowed limits and at or below the average results. That car is a testament to fine, Swedish engineering and the mechanics at Economy and Performance (I need to send those guys a case of beer or something.) I ended up tipping ol' Giancarlo (the smog tester) for being so friendly and staying open late for me.
I'm planning on taking my CDL written test tomorrow, which will give me my CDL learners permit so I can start driving the truck. I still can't believe that li'l ol' me will soon be driving a big ol' truck.
I haven't seen the new Star Wars film yet. I'm not really into the whole midnight viewing thing. Too many crazed fans (read : weirdos). My friend Mark Albracht saw it last night and said it was great, and that it ties everything together really well. I'm planning on seeing the movie sometime this weekend with Mark and Anne (his wife). Should be fun.
Today was "Ride your bike to work" day here in the LA region. Everywhere else observes "ride your bike to work WEEK," but you can't get too hopeful with this car-crazed culture. I've already ridden to work twice this week, and met up with about 12 other co-workers on the trail this morning. Of course, most of them will return to driving their cars tomorrow, missing the whole point of this day. And they work at a bicycle company. tsk tsk
posted by Tony T @ 12:32 PM
5 Comments:
At 8:47 AM,
cvo said…
good to hear from ya buddy, did they stick a finger up your bum? I'm NOT looking forward to that examination in the near future. stupid finger up the butt practice, as long as he doesn't put both hands on my shoulders when it's going on, that's all I care about. I see Mohawk took over the guest register blog. it's looking good. So. gonna be drinving the rig soon hu. well give us a call or an e-mail when you guys are driving through town. so we can get together for some beers and some riding. see ya soon Tony, good to hear your doing well...
have a good day
3p0
At 11:23 AM,
Anonymous said…
Show them the light, my friend.
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At 2:33 PM,
Cornbread said…
I hate people who bitch about the environment and then go jump into their car. What a bunch of hypocrits.
Tony, have you been able to ride to work everyday? I hope so. How are you roommates? What was your roommates name again?
At 3:50 PM,
Tony T said…
I rode to work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week. It's 7 or 8 miles one-way. Not too shabby of a ride. Flat and on a bike trail most of the way. The only down-side is you parallel a busy, 6-lane street most of the way. Nice flowery bushes along the path,though.
My roommate's name is Hamlet Tarbinian. He's a former Marine, currently a police officer and moonlights as a private eye. He's big, so I don't tease him.
Everyone is really nice, but are hardly see any of my roommates. I have full run of the house, but I feel weird watching TV in their living room when they are home. I broke down and bought a small, color tv for my room so I could chill and watch my own, weird tv-shows.
At 1:32 PM,
Anonymous said…
i concur with all of ye' scalleywags. uhhhh, tony, i dont have your email address, or actual address. someone wont be getting love letters from accross the northwest. if you please, send it my way. uh, good luck with the large vehicle driving. maybe see you on the road in the next month.
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