From the monthly archives:

July 2008

Truck Stop Fun

by MrChemistry on July 31, 2008

I’m currently road-trippin’ it, but thought I’d report in from the road. We stopped at a local truck stop outside of Rockwall. This place was amazing. In addition to a Starbucks (high class!) they sold cigarette lighter plug-in ovens and stoves. They also had sweatpants shorts that I almost bought (they were glorious). This place had everything. 
Then [...]

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Purple Mohawk, Lime-Green Scooter

by Graham on July 30, 2008

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Sharing the Road with Bicycles

by Graham on July 29, 2008

photo credit: pusgums
I wanted to address a trend I’ve noticed developing in Houston over the last couple of weeks: cyclists riding in the middle of the street.
I’m a big fan of cycling. I used to be an avid road and mountain biker. I’ve had my fair share of road rash, and I once broke [...]

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Foreign Relations: DWT in New Jersey

by Graham on July 28, 2008

photo credit: Sister72
Showing the rest of the world how fun is done, this Texan, spotted driving his RV overseas in New Jersey, is towing a trailer with his SUV, motorcycle, and two canoes. I don’t see them, but according to the photographer there were two skidoos on the trailer too. Well done!
If you would [...]

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Gas Prices Continue to Fall

by Graham on July 28, 2008

Continuing the trend we reported early last week, gas prices have continued to fall. According to the AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report, prices for regular unleaded gasoline peaked around July 14 thru 17, and have fallen ever since. This table summarizes the current prices:

City
Peak Date
Peak Price
Today’s Price

Amarillo
7/16
$3.983
$3.856

Austin/San Marcos
7/17
$3.975
$3.889

Beaumont/Port Arthur
7/16
$4.001
$3.865

Corpus Christi
7/15
$3.960
$3.836

Dallas
7/16
$3.983
$3.859

El Paso
7/17
$3.967
$3.904

Fort Worth/Arlington
7/16
$3.975
$3.839

Galveston/Texas City
7/14
$3.968
$3.865

Houston
7/17
$3.960
$3.848

San Antonio
7/16
$3.957
$3.858

Texarkana [...]

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Broken Traffic Light

by Graham on July 25, 2008

This traffic light was beat up pretty bad, but still managed to keep functioning. The lens is broken, so you can see just a pinpoint of light emitted from the bulb.  The best part, though, was the dangling red light that was still working as it was blown around by the wind.

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