B Braces

Put braces on today.

Only in America anybody can get such Hollywood Orthodontic treatment!

My Lunch

Science Olumpiad 2009 Illinois State Tournament

University of Illinois Champaign

Second visit for Science Olympiad 2009.

Spring 2009 at Home

Replaced Carrier LBP2217 with BestAir A35 Water Pad from RPS Products. Dim: 10 x 13 x 1 - 11/16 ". Bought from Ace for $13.

Next change date: Fall 2011. (use for 2 winters - 2009 and 2010)

Last change date was September 2007. Used for winters of 2007 and 2008.

Scrambler Launching

First Place - Science Olumpiad 2009 Illinois Reginal Tournament

Dodge Caravan and Toyota

11 years now still like a new car. 79,500 miles.


Toyota is 4 year now and it is new!
46,000 miles.


I wash the cars. Sometimes!

Chase Loan

The last payment is due 8/1/2010 (must pay in July).
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Dodge Caravan Catalytic Converter

Replaced at Tire Connection after 4 years of living with 'Service Engine Soon' light on.
Walker converter: 298
O2 Sensor: 51
Labor: 59

Total: $437

Miles: 79,350

They did a inspection and recommended repairs:

1. Water pump: 170 part + labor
2. Transmission 100
3. Radiator hoses: 150
4. Spark plugs: 170
5. Coolant flush: 55

4 195/65/15 tires quote

70 K tires at Firestone $385; Tire Connection $420; Toyota $590.