Big Sti banner at the La auto show.

Big Sti banner at the La auto show.

Sleding: It's Not a Hobby, It's a Lifestyle

Big storm in Mammoth. Supposedly over tw

Big storm in Mammoth. Supposedly over two feet of snow during today alone.

Our van on day 5.

Our van on day 5.

Dreaming of a happier time. Picture from

Dreaming of a happier time. Picture from my tuesday at Willow Springs of a gorgeous white 997 GT3 with turns 3, 4, and part of 5 in the background.

More New Sti News (Automotive)

Jalopnik.com and Autoblog.com has a combination of new Sti info today. First up is newer Nurburgring Ring footage. Enjoy.
Then, as an added bonus an amateur photog snapped some shots of what appears to be the new Sti on the roads of Japan. I have to admit that I find it ugly still, but final judgement is reserved for in person.

Colin McRae R.I.P

As some of you may know, the world famous rally driver Colin McRae died in a helicopter crash yesterday. Out of respect I wanted to mention it here.

The Telegraph obituary is a fitting one. You can read it here.

Baker and Haight post 21st and Mission.

Baker and Haight post 21st and Mission. Boo-ya!

I'm on the plane to LAX. I like Delta so

I'm on the plane to LAX. I like Delta so far. There seats have more room than any during my europe trip.

I made it to Atlanta 15 minutes early wh

I made it to Atlanta 15 minutes early which is great. I'm currently waiting for some food from Chili's too.

Hanging out in Target. And while I have

Hanging out in Target. And while I have a second, let me explain Beth's drama. She is a bartender at the place we went last night, Coconut Joe's. She is dating her co-bartender while dating another guy. This guy #2 decided to come in to see her at work last night. She handled it well, but bartender boyfriend #1 must have noticed. Anyway, as an added bonus the drinks were ridiculously cheap. A corona and a 7 and 7 was 3.50. Crazy.

My dad always told me never to take any

My dad always told me never to take any wooden nickels but apparently it is a must see thing to do.

Thanks Beth. Erie is just as full of dra

Thanks Beth. Erie is just as full of drama as anywhere else.

Can you guess where we are right now? Th

Can you guess where we are right now? The winner gets to be my friend.

That is a guy in jelly bean suit. Only i

That is a guy in jelly bean suit. Only in Erie.

Started the trip with 67978. That brings

Started the trip with 67978. That brings our grand total to 2,726 miles. Crazy!

Here it is. Matt's new casa.

Here it is. Matt's new casa.

Entering the last state of the trip.

Entering the last state of the trip.

Cleveland Ohio! Makes me think of the

Cleveland Ohio! Makes me think of the Drew Carrey Show, the guy that just got the Price is Right hosting spot.

Cheap gas in Ohio.

Cheap gas in Ohio.

First encounter with rain lasting more t

First encounter with rain lasting more than a few seconds.

Indiana, the crossroad of America.

Indiana, the crossroad of America.

The navigation unit tells us our journey

The navigation unit tells us our journey length.

Quick fuel stop. This station has 93 oct

Quick fuel stop. This station has 93 octane. Oh how the sti would love it.

Oops. Day 5 begins.

Oops. Day 5 begins.

Day 4 begins. I'm driving the first leg

Day 4 begins. I'm driving the first leg today to Erie. It's about 500 miles and has one more time change.

The court before it got dark.

The court before it got dark.

My doubles partner, Jeffrey.

My doubles partner, Jeffrey, age 10.

A little night tennis with the the crew.

A little night tennis with the the crew.

Pretty much sums up the night so far. Ma

Pretty much sums up the night so far. Matt e's creation with jeff's help is on the right.

Hanging out in the backyard.

Hanging out in the backyard.

This is what i came up with. :)

This is what i came up with. :)

Legos! The home we are staying in in Chi

Legos! The home we are staying in in Chicago has a lego fan, Jeff. He was kind enough to let matt squared play too.

Heading out of downtown Chicago passing

Heading out of downtown Chicago passing White Sox stadium.

Main course.

Main course.

Matt is trying to redeem his masculinity

Matt is trying to redeem his masculinity. It may still look girly but it is a Tokyo Tea.

My starter of calamari at Blue Water Gri

My starter of calamari at Blue Water Grill.

The river. Prettier than I expected.

The river. Prettier than I expected.

I guess I could move to Chicago.

I guess I could move to Chicago.

How do you like my panoramic feature?

How do you like my panoramic feature?

And here we are at waters edge.

And here we are at waters edge.

The buckingham fountain. Its big.

The buckingham fountain. Its big.

East side of the park facing south.

East side of the park facing south.

Wishing trough and feet wadeing spot.

Wishing trough and feet wadeing spot.

Checking out the Pritzker Pavillion.

Checking out the Pritzker Pavillion.

How trippy part 3

How trippy part 3

How trippy part 2

How trippy part 2

How trippy part 1

How trippy part 1

The very cool chrome kidney bean.

The very cool chrome kidney bean.

One famous fountain in Millenium park.

One famous fountain in Millenium park.

Almost to chi town.

Almost to chi town.