There is something about this song that just keeps bringing me back. Is the Elton John sound or the lyrics?… dunno… just can’t get past it… I can relate…. I think it is going to be one of those songs that I keep in the back of my head… one of those songs that I’d like to be played at my memorial service (hopefully in the way future)… along with other personal classics like “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens, “Little Bird” by Annie Lennox, and”Together in Electric Dreams” by Girogio Moroder
Second Chance
I like the clean, crisp LED interior lights on some modern cars so decided to update the interior lights and number plate lights on the Rangie.
See this page for more details on what LED lights I used.
Wine of the Moment
Brand: Jacob’s Creek
Blend: Shiraz Rose
Year: 2008
Origin: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Cost: less than $20 (Australian)
Aroma: berries
Initial taste: tangy and light
Aftertaste: ok
Drink again: probably
Wine of the Moment
Brand: Jacob’s Creek
Blend: Reserve Shiraz
Year: 2006
Origin: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Cost: less than $20 (Australian)
Aroma: oak and berries
Initial taste: plum and pepper
Aftertaste: nice
Drink again: absolutely
I suspected that I was getting an air leak from inside the valve block on my 1999 P38A Range Rover.
So I got a o-ring renewal kit from Rover Renovations and have documented the renewal process here.
I had previously replaced the seal and piston ring on the compressor and renewed the vibration mounts but didn’t document these.
We picked up a 2001 Land Rover Freelander TD4 today. I like it, but more importantly my wife likes it as it is now her primary mode of transport.
It is a 2L Turbo-charged Diesel with 5-speed Step-tronic automatic gearbox. Quite a nice driving machine as it is, although she tells me that I’m not allowed to fiddle with it. We’ll see… I just know it’s aching for a 2″ lift, bigger tyres and some body armour.
The TD4 auto is supposedly the “pic of the bunch” in the Freelander range. Good low down torque and useable Hill Descent Control, ABS and Traction Control… not that my lovely wife plans to take it off-road or tow with it.
Here’s a pic. I might post some more info about it later and when I get to know it better.
Wine of the Moment
Brand: St Andrews
Blend: Imperial Reserve Merlot
Year: 2007
Origin: Victoria, Australia
Cost: less than $15 (Australian)
Aroma: berries
Initial taste: quite dry and berry
Aftertaste: ok
Drink again: yes
Wine of the Moment
Brand: Vino Gusto
Blend: Shiraz
Year: 2006
Origin: South Australia
Cost: less than $10 (Australian)
Aroma: berry and a touch chemical
Initial taste: quite dry and spicy
Aftertaste: ok
Drink again: yes, but not in a hurry
Wine of the Moment
Brand: McGuigan
Blend: Black Label (mixed)
Year: 2006
Origin: Pokolbin (Hunter Valley), NSW, Australia
Cost: less than $15 (Australian)
Aroma: fruity
Initial taste: smooth with a bit of a chemical tang
Aftertaste: pepper
Drink again: yes
Wine of the Moment
Brand: Rosemount
Blend: Cabernet Merlot
Year: 2008
Origin: Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
Cost: less than $15 (Australian)
Aroma: light
Initial taste: dry and spicy with a bit of a chemical tang
Aftertaste: ok, not chemical
Drink again: probably