Solar Decathlon Monday : Inside three houses

Interests, Life
Solar Decathlon

Solar Decathlon

On Monday, Columbus Day, I was working from home, but I needed to come into the office to reset my computer because it’s a cheap government P.O.S. and it froze. So because Wade was working a half day we decided to meet up with him and tour some of the Solar Decathlon houses down on the mall. Wade forgot the memory card in his camera so the only pictures I have are from my little Sony which is normally OK, But I am no professional Photographer. We were all really impressed with the designs and ideas. It’s a totally different experience to actually go inside the houses and see up close what they’ve done with the technology and the space. There were long lines for all of them so we just chose three to visit that day.
Puerto Rico, The Ohio State, and Team Alberta.

Vienna Metro Parking Status

Life, Rants
South Garage

South Garage

Vienna North Garage Full 8:27
I know that because some guy cut me off for the last space.

Vienna South Garage Full 8:32
I know this because I took the last space. suckers.

I think this is way too early in the school year for the garages to be filling up at these times. I remember when I used to get there at 8:45 and get a space at the north garage. What’s DC Metro going to do about it? I’m going to bet nothing. I don’t understand why they don’t loose some of those reserved spaces. They would make more money per day, I see at least 40 or 50 cars being turned away every day and I don’t see any more of the reserved spaces getting sold.

The only thing more annoying than the parking in the garages is that they pay a person to sit in the booth at the exit. They don’t take cash and only one lane can use a credit card. So essentially the person’s whole job is to tell people that they need a smart trip card or to move to the next lane. They are human signs.

I just wish DC gave a shit.

Bart's People : Sarah Palin Fan

Life, Randomness

Maybe this one should be called “Hannity’s People”? Also since it doesn’t contain an actual person it’s different from the rest of the series. I was walking to work when I saw this car. I thought “that’s a funny plate to have on a Subaru” since they’re usually covered in Obama/Biden stickers and eco-slogan bumper stickers. Then I decided to look inside… The car is remarkably clean except for a big cardboard box… but what’s written on the box?

Fragile. Cow Head.

I’m not sure how this is going to end, but the combination of these two things is weirdly awesome.

You go Girl

You go Girl

What's in the box???

What's in the box???