Archive for July, 2009

Subaru Outback or Jeep Compass?

Friday, July 24th, 2009

So, with the CARS bill passed and going into action, it’s time to ditch the Jeep. The options at this point are an Outback or a Compass. The Outback: All Wheel Drive (symmetrical, which based on reviews is nice) Drives like a car Shorter vertically for easier kayak loading Comes with a 2500 lb tow [...]

Geekdom Reigns

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

I now have in my posession a 24dbi 2.4ghz antenna. Exhibit A: What good it does me… not really sure, other than seeing just how many wireless access points I can pick up. There’s a Panera about 2 miles down the road. I wonder if I can reach it, but I’m doubtful since I think [...]

Grand Haven

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

If you’re in the area and you look outside right now, the weather is kind of cool to cold and drizzly. That was not the case last weekend. Sunday, Josh and I took advantage of the nice day and went to Grand Haven to check and see if there really were 3-5ft waves. We got [...]