Category Archives: purchases

Alex is fixing the car

Posted in purchases | Leave a comment

Working on the new car

It looks much worse than it really is. I removed most of the front end on Saturday. Taking it a part was the easy part (mostly). Putting it back together will be an interesting challenge.

Posted in purchases | Leave a comment

new car

We ended up winning one of the three vehicles we bid on today: the 2007 Mazda 3. What a bummer we didn’t with the Daihatsu Rocky. I really wanted that one. The Mazda is very nice and clean. White is … Continue reading

Posted in purchases | Leave a comment

tomorrow’s auction picks

Sadly, we didn’t win the Ford Focus. But we were really close. I liked it a lot, but there are plenty of other options. There’s an auction tomorrow in Tucson, so I am going to take the day off. There … Continue reading

Posted in purchases | Leave a comment

auto auctions

Yun and I have been buying cars at auction for years. We’ve gone through many a car. The beauty of the process is that we buy cars for cash that we wouldn’t normally be able to afford. We drive them … Continue reading

Posted in purchases | Leave a comment

new phones!

  A couple years ago, we purchased the Incredible the weekend it was released. It has proved itself to be an excellent phone over the years and still operates at a level on par with many new phones released today. … Continue reading

Posted in purchases | Leave a comment

Vibe Sound: In-Ear Headphones

According to the back: – Colorful and trendy – Lightweight and comfortable for longer use – Fashionable design – Stereo quality – Standard 3.5mm Plug – Perfect cable length to minimize cable tangles My analysis: – They’re white, so referring … Continue reading

Posted in purchases | Leave a comment

supersonic toothbrush

Tonight we are on the eve of a dental hygiene revolution in our house. Our new Phillips Sonicare toothbrushes are charging as I write this. In exchange for $120, we have been promised whiter, healthier teeth. Actually, we made the … Continue reading

Posted in purchases | Leave a comment

Northside Wine, Ithaca, NY

Yunuen and I went out to dinner Thursday night last week for her dad’s birthday. We went to Casa de Vicente, a place we’ve been to a few times and like quite a lot. I’ve had the prawns, rabbit, and … Continue reading

Posted in family, purchases | Leave a comment

snorkeling gear

Inspired by our recent trip south to San Carlos/Guaymas (I have yet to add the blog entry for that), I just purchased new mask/snorkel/fins for Yun and me. Last weekend was her first try at snorkeling and she seemed to … Continue reading

Posted in purchases, scuba, travels | Leave a comment