Apparently, the Google Street View car drove through our neighborhood a few months ago. You have no idea how relieved I am that my yard was trimmed, the Durango was relatively clean, and the trash cans were put away. Looks like my mother was visiting that day too.
I love my house!
Hurricane Dolly has come and gone, and aside from the wind, rain, and noise, not much happened here. During the storm, the electricity went out twice and only for a moment each time. Cable TV service was even available until late Wednesday night, and was back when we woke up this morning. Just another day at the Parker house.
My backyard looks like my own personal fishing pond, but it should be dried out by tomorrow. Sad really. I was thinking about taking the kayak out.
The Jaguar X-Type hasn’t changed much since it was introduced in 2002. In fact even a Jaguar enthusiast would be hard pressed to tell the difference between an original year model vehicle and a brand new car, that is until you get to the grill. Along with new color choices, the 2008 model X-Type sports a Bright Mesh Grill, which adds a sporty touch and provides one of the only visual cues to distinguish the new model.
But if you’ve got a few bucks in your bank account, and have about an hour to spare, you can update your X-Type’s grill, and leave your friends and neighbors wondering where you got all that money for a “new” Jaguar.
Don’t be intimidated by this do-it-yourself project. The installation is relatively easy and even the least mechanically inclined among us should be able to get through it without much trouble. If not, you may want to get rid of your Jaguar altogether and think seriously about not driving at all. It is rather complicated, what with all the buttons and pedals and such. Continue reading »
I hope you enjoy this Jaguar wallpaper that I put together in Corel Photopaint. The wallpaper is sized for 1440×900 pixel widescreen desktops. Credit goes to Ebin for the original carbon fiber wallpaper design.