Austin Fs Cruise 2020

Here are a few pictures taken by me from the event. I left at the lunch stop, as I had things to do at home. It was a fantastic day for the drive and it was a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to going on another outing.

The Lexus F Cars - May 31st, 2020

Another group pic at the Lakeway Lexus dealership - May 31st, 2020

Getting Ready

Yesterday was me getting things ready for what is coming up. The cruise is tomorrow, so the car had it's initial clean up. I may do a quick wash again tonight depending on how dirty it gets from driving around today. I changed out the license plate bolts on the car. From steel to titanium. Oh boy are those titanium bolts light and pretty. Expensive though. The thought has crossed my mind of changing out bolts, screws and nuts as I go. I just need to find out how to measure them to get the right sizes when ordering. The license plate bolts were longer than the original, but still fit luckily. Also, the brakes came in. Those look pretty too. Although, the braided stainless steel lines and brake fluid were not with them. I emailed the seller to ask. I have a feeling that things changed and I may not be getting those parts. The brake pads are not what was said either. I'm not upset with the seller as it looks like he had them shipped from another place. I'm frustrated that the package changed and what I ordered is not what I received. Today is a haircut and grocery shopping. I am also going to the gym. I need to get over that fear of her and just go.

May 30th, 2020

Pro-Bolt titanium bolts I used for my license plates - May 29th, 2020

A comparison of the steel versus titanium. I wish I could show the difference in weight. May 29th, 2020

Racing Brakes brake discs I purchased from Figs Engineering - May 29th, 2020

A Lotus Esprit - May 30th, 2011

One of My Happy Places

Getting up early and washing my car. I took today off of work and decided to sleep in a little bit, but still was out at 6:00 AM to start washing my car. I am not sure why I enjoy washing my car. It's just something I can do and do fairly well. Like I've said before, I'm not anywhere near professional level detailer. I am good enough for me making my car look great. Yesterday was a so-so day. I tried to get Gaby to clean her room, but she won't do it. I turned off the internet for her and she just shrugged. I'll have to figure something out. Tonight there's another car show in Round Rock, but I am not sure if I will go or not.

May 29th, 2020

Lexus RC F before wash - May 29th, 2020

Lexus RC F after wash - May 29th, 2020

A picture of another bunny while walking - May 29th, 2017

There's a squirrel in the tree at work. Trying to taunt me. May 29th, 2019

Early Morning Storm

There was a storm that rolled into the area in the afternoon. Nothing bad, but there was some small hail. This was around 5:30 PM. The power went out three times as well. A lot of lightning. I went to bed and I was woken up at 12:17 AM by some loud thunder. Then the rain began and with it large hail. I could not see the hail from inside looking out the window, but this morning on Instagram, people were posting pictures of golf ball sized hail. I could hear it hitting the house. I hope my roof is alright. That is something I do not want to have replaced right now. Fingers crossed. Today is my last day of the week. I took time off for Friday and Monday. Giving myself a four day weekend. I'm looking forward to it. Although I do not plan on doing much. I am going to get a much needed haircut. Although I am reluctant about that too. I believe everything will turn out alright.

Panoramic of Sofitel Resort in Fiji - May 28th, 2015

May 28th, 2020

Just Carrying On

That's it basically. I'm just going to leave today as it is. I have a lot of parts showing up on Friday, which is fun. Although, the Yperion Titanium parts are still on the way. That is frustrating. I figured it would take a long time to come here from Russia, but it's getting ridiculous. I have Pro-Bolts titanium license plate bolts, a 2020 Lexus RC F rear emblem and the brakes from Figs showing up on Friday. The Diode Dynamic LED bulbs for the backup and rear turn signals are on back order, but hopefully it will not be too long. The next step is to get a Twin Busch mid-rise scissor lift for the garage in a couple of months. That's an item I have been wanting for quite some time. I'll be happy when I am able to have it. I am also going on the Austin Fs (Lexus group) cruise for Lexus F cars. Ugh, I hate saying Lexus F, it's so dumb. The F really has no meaning behind it and I think Lexus is dropping the nomenclature anyway. Typical Lexus in my opinion. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the cruise around the back roads.

May 27th, 2020

A random picture of crabs on a rock I took in Fiji - May 27th, 2015

A random tree picture from Fiji I took - May 27th, 2015

Memorial Day

What the Wikipedia article on Memorial Day says: Is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

In my family, we did not have a lot of members in the military. It was just a day off of work and a time to be with family. Now that I am older, I understand the significance of it. The things I wish I could tell my younger self. Honestly, I am unsure how to honor Memorial Day. I am grateful for the people that put their lives on the line for our country.

Today, I would like to not dwell on the past. I would like to move on into the future and be in the present. Stop being afraid.

May 25th, 2015

Something Accomplished

Yesterday was good. It did take a little longer to get up and around, but when I did I was productive. I cleaned up the rear valance/diffuser area of the car again. Then I polished, or I tried to anyway. I need to go to an actual training class for that. Anyway, I did as best as I could. I then cleaned that up and applied some Gtechniq CSL and EXO that I purchased from Obsessed Garage. I also applied those to the fuel door area and the sunroof. I waited two hours between each coat because It's not possible for me to let the car sit for 12 hours at a time. In the garage, everything looks good. The rear part is low enough that if it is really bad, hopefully no one will notice it. Today is hopefully a nice day and I would like to try to go to the gym.

May 24th, 2020

Castaway Island Fiji - May 24th, 2015

The Day It Started

On a lighter side, yesterday was a good day. I ordered some items to begin to detail the trim of my car. To clean it up and ceramic coat it. To coat the glass to help with water not sticking. I helped Gaby finish up her homework for the week. It's amazing how she thought it would take all day and she managed to get it done in just over an hour. We then got a pizza, went for a bike ride and rented the move Onward and watched that together. I enjoy spending time with my daughter. 

This day, April 11th, 2014, I was formally introduced to "her". She invited me to her furniture store to "help" her with her computer. We then talked for a couple hours. 

Pictures of Cancun, Mexico below. 

Cancun - April 11th, 2017

Cancun - April 11th, 2017

Cancun - April 11th, 2017

April 11th, 2020

Jan 21st 2020

Tuesday January 21st

The wheels for my car have two coats of ceramic coating and I need to apply one more. There's one layer of Gtechniq CSL and one layer of Gtechniq EXO. I need to apply one more layer of EXO. I ended up staying at work an hour later than usual because of a company wide presentation so I did not make it to the gym. I did a small workout at home of sets of body weight squats by 20, reverse lunges by 20 and sit-ups on a ball by 20. The workout said to do it for 30 minutes for as many sets as possible. I made it about 12 to 13 minutes and I think 4 or 5 sets before my legs were burning and I was out of breath. This shows I need to work on my endurance.  I plan to try a v-taper workout for the next few months and HST on my chest and other body parts. I've been reading my C# cert book and books on my kindle. Keeping my mind occupied or at least trying to. There's still the stray thought here and there. Here's today's picture, smiling with my hair all wonky.

January 21st, 2020

Here's a picture of my car from this day last year. I had just finished washing it. Washing my car has been therapeutic for me. It is something that brings me joy. I was also happy when I could wash a certain person's car, but that doesn't happen anymore.

Lexus RC F - January 21st 2019

Out with the old

Out With The Old

I finally got a chance to replace the wallet. I always felt that it was never a gift and that I owed her for it many times over. And it was not even new and was meant for someone else that would not use it.

Now, I have one I purchased myself. I received it today and switched everything out. Out is a Louis Vuitton and in is a Brunello Cucinelli. Not as fancy or recognized, but easily better in my opinion.