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Photo · Evolution X

# 31 December 08

Geordie is right. I need the Evo. But maybe next time I’m back in the USA.

Have a look at Top Gear’s Power Laps to get an idea how fast this car is. The $38,000 Evo is faster than:
Dodge Viper SRT-10 $88,000
Porsche 911 S $86,000
Merc CL65 (!) $203,000

Happy new year!

The cool salesman said they had something like 15 Evos on their lot, and would be happy to make a deal. Here are 2 more.


Photo · Lancer Ralliart

# 29 December 08

Father Brothers and I visited the local Mitsubishi dealer today to look at the Ralliart (pictured below) and the 09 Evolution. The idea came to us after seeing Top Gear compare the Evolution to the Subaru STI. (video also below). The video doesn’t cover Jeremy Clarkson’s final remarks that the car to buy is the Ralliart, neither the Evo or STI, because you get so much of the performance for so much le$$. So, Father Brothers and I needed to look for ourselves.


Top Gear EVO X vs. WRX STi

Another video: Evo 8 vs. Lamborghini Murcielago


Photo · Pátzcuaro

# 26 November 08

In Michoacán, Mexico. 2002.


Photo · Afghanistan's Korengal Valley

# 24 November 08

Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley

Yesterday (11 Nov) was Veteran’s Day (or Armistice or Remembrance Day, depending on where you live), a day set aside to honor those who have served in the military. Today, on the day after, it seems appropriate to share some photographs of U.S. soldiers currently in the thick of war in Afghanistan. Go have a look.

Thanks Dad.


Photo · Remembrance Day

# 11 November 08

To commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces.

Eisenhower in front of the American Embassy in London

From the Korean War Memorial, Washington DC.

From the Korean War Memorial, Washington DC.

From the WWII Memorial, Washington DC.

From the WWII Memorial, Washington DC.

The Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium.

Bastogne, Belgium.

Soviet War Memorial, Berlin, Germany.

Berlin, Germany.

Anne Frank’s house, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Arlington West Memorial, Santa Barbara, CA.

London.


Photo · Washington, New Jersey, Texas....

# 7 November 08

Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford….


Photo · From Grant Park, Chicago

# 5 November 08

First, I was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.

Now, Pres-Elect Obama spoke to me. Me….. as one of “all those watching from beyond our shores….” In this forgotten corner of Belgium…..

DOH!

An excerpt from his victory speech in Grant Park:

And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world – our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down – we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security – we support you. And to all those who have wondered if Americas beacon still burns as bright – tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from our the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope.

I’m WAY over politic’d and starting tomorrow will resume regular posts about Afghanistan, war, NATO and other ditherings.

Below: Pics from Grant Park, Chicago.


Photo · 1600 Pennsylvania

# 4 November 08


Photo · Bison

# 30 October 08

I got nothing today.

When in doubt, post a picture.

Below: a Bison excluded from his herd. Flying D Ranch, Montana. Bike Aid 2006.


Photo · Two cool dudes

# 28 October 08

Today, October 27th 2008, is Theodore Roosevelt’s 150th birthday. Happy b-day Teddy.

Teddy with John Muir in Yosemite, California circa 1903.


Photo · Chicago

# 8 October 08

There is a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers taking place in Budapest, Hungary tomorrow and Friday. Pics and news to come.

Oh, curious what happened to Georgia’s Navy when Russia came into town? Some pictures…

Below: Looking North from the Hancock Observatory in Chicago.


Photo · Feet!

# 5 October 08

For G and the gang in SB.

The feet, and awesome shoes, belong to a pair of drugged-out kids on a dock in Amsterdam. As we waited for our boat to get underway we enjoyed watching guy on the left with the drum tap a psychotropic beat.

These are your shoes. These are your shoes on drugs. Any questions?


Photo · Near Anne Frank's house, Amsterdam

# 13 September 08

Amsterdam


Photo · Bucharest Palace of Parliament room 27b-6

# 8 September 08

Attn: Michael Yon has returned He’s back in Afghanistan. Essential reading.


Photo · Luxembourg, nearly a year ago

# 6 September 08

Lost track of which photos I’ve posted and which I have not. Apologies to the die-hard fans out there.


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