The REAL oil problem
We’ve been fooled – the whole nation of us. Thousands of shops around the country have trained us to change our car’s oil every three thousand (3K) miles. Quite frankly, we are idiots. The manufacturers themselves, who built the cars, recommend oil changes every 5K – 7.5K miles. Who knows these cars better – the manufacturers, or folks getting rich off of us? Auto makers have for decades been making our cars LESS needy – fewer tune-ups, better longevity, etc. This 3K thing is a bad joke. My car has an “oil life indicator” that says the oil has over half of its life left, even after 5K. The bigger issue, though, is that changing too often wastes crude oil that could be made into gasoline instead. Honest - wouldn’t we rather have more gas, for a lower price, than overlubed cars? What a crock!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Olympics #2
Can you imagine eating 12,000 calories per day? Can you imagine being required to do that? US Olympic swimming hero Michael Phelps averages 12,000 calories per day while he is in training. That’s how much fuel his body needs just to keep going at that pace. Phelps eats between four and six times as much as most folks do. The point? The next time I’m accused of overeating, I’ll just say I’m prepping for the Olympics. Phelps and I are in such similar shape, that I’m sure no one would question it. What a deal – wish I had thought of this years ago!
Can you imagine eating 12,000 calories per day? Can you imagine being required to do that? US Olympic swimming hero Michael Phelps averages 12,000 calories per day while he is in training. That’s how much fuel his body needs just to keep going at that pace. Phelps eats between four and six times as much as most folks do. The point? The next time I’m accused of overeating, I’ll just say I’m prepping for the Olympics. Phelps and I are in such similar shape, that I’m sure no one would question it. What a deal – wish I had thought of this years ago!
Monday, August 11, 2008
The Olympics
“I’d give anything to have a body like that!” I’ve said that – have you? I wrote down a goal to have a flat stomach by 40, and I’m not there yet, twelve years later. The truth is, we wouldn’t “do anything” or “give anything” to be in shape. If so, we would do it. Getting thin and in shape is incredibly hard – I’m beginning to think it’s one of the hardest things on earth to do. That’s why I so admire the Olympians. Funny that McDonalds is an official sponsor – how many meals at McDonald’s would you guess the athletes eat per week? I know most of them don’t have to bother with jobs and such while training, but it’s still tough work. They get props for their dedication. Thanks gang – we’ll be watching!
“I’d give anything to have a body like that!” I’ve said that – have you? I wrote down a goal to have a flat stomach by 40, and I’m not there yet, twelve years later. The truth is, we wouldn’t “do anything” or “give anything” to be in shape. If so, we would do it. Getting thin and in shape is incredibly hard – I’m beginning to think it’s one of the hardest things on earth to do. That’s why I so admire the Olympians. Funny that McDonalds is an official sponsor – how many meals at McDonald’s would you guess the athletes eat per week? I know most of them don’t have to bother with jobs and such while training, but it’s still tough work. They get props for their dedication. Thanks gang – we’ll be watching!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
BOGO
Bogo is grocery store-speak for buy one, get one free. It is cool to get two packages of grilled albatross for the price of one. Just this week a car dealer here raised the bar. If you buy a 2008 Chevy Suburban (they can’t give them away now), you get a 2008 Chevy Aveo for free. Where else can this be used? If you buy a $20 meal, dessert could be free. If you buy a dog, you get a free kitten. McDonalds invented the combo meal many years back, when people quit eating their french fries. Buy a sandwich and drink, and the fries are free. Linus once told Charlie Brown that when a baby is born, he should be issued a banjo. Pay your taxes, and you get an extra vote in the local elections. What bogo bargains can you think of?
Bogo is grocery store-speak for buy one, get one free. It is cool to get two packages of grilled albatross for the price of one. Just this week a car dealer here raised the bar. If you buy a 2008 Chevy Suburban (they can’t give them away now), you get a 2008 Chevy Aveo for free. Where else can this be used? If you buy a $20 meal, dessert could be free. If you buy a dog, you get a free kitten. McDonalds invented the combo meal many years back, when people quit eating their french fries. Buy a sandwich and drink, and the fries are free. Linus once told Charlie Brown that when a baby is born, he should be issued a banjo. Pay your taxes, and you get an extra vote in the local elections. What bogo bargains can you think of?
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