I love this time of year! We have a tree in the backyard, it's a Japanese maple. Its red leaves make it look like it's on fire.


I made a short/simple video featuring this tree but YouTube's video compression made the images pixelated (How annoying). If you want to watch, CLICK THIS.

The "Check Engine Light" came on in my car last month. So, I took it in. According to the code and the diagnostics, it was a faulty emissions valve. Great, problem solved. Then, last Friday, the light came back on. I brought it back on Monday. In addition to checking the light, I also need an oil change, a state emissions test and some front brake work.

Old Orange is sick!
(File photo)
As of today, Wednesday, it's still in the shop! The brakes and oil are done. The problem is the emissions test can't be completed until the C.E.L. is fixed. And they are having trouble finding out what is causing the valve to be stubborn. It's a classic catch 22! I'm not upset at all. I think it's great that they want to solve the problem instead of kicking me to the curb. Keep it for a week, I don't care, ha ha. If you live in Manhasset, I can give you the name of a great garage and a great tree guy.

Do you own a PS3? I just finished a cool game.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

It was very cinematic/fun.

Have a great day!