Maserati Granturismo S, Time to get serious!

Well, it's here by the end of 2008, the car I really wanted Maserati to build. Not much more to be said but "Wow!". The GT's introduction at the recent Geneva Auto Show has piled on my desire to get behind the wheel of this drop-dead gorgeous machine. Time to get serious about putting a deposit down...

Overview of the Granturismo S

Edmunds.com impressions from the 2008 Geneva Auto Show

Old School Adrenaline Rush

I just watched an old music video favorite and thought I'd post it here since news has been a bit on the slow side lately. Van Halen's "Dreams" accompanied by the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels (flying the previous generation A4 Skyhawk and not the F/A-18 Hornet) has always been one of my favorites. I've never posted anything related to my aviation interests (many of you know that I am a private pilot) and the combination of Van Halen's music and the Blue Angels' flying prowess has always been an adrenaline rush. I'd listen to Dreams as a motivator before driving the Skip Barber Formula Dodge racecars back when I was on-track frequently. Anyway, here it is:



And here's a modern version of the same video with the Blue Angels flying the F/A-18. I'm always amazed that the pilots don't wear G suits! :


Music copyright: Van Halen. Video footage courtesy of the U.S. Navy.

For more on the Blue Angels please visit: http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/

The Big Easy - Nouvelle Orleans

I was on the road last week attending my industry's biggest North American Trade Show in New Orleans. Jennifer joined me to get an insight into the industry I'm working in and to get a taste (literally!) of New Orleans. I was pretty busy this year so there wasn't a lot of time to enjoy the city but there was time for dinner at Emeril's Restaurant in New Orlean's Warehouse District and Nuvolari's in nearby Mandeville across Lake Pontchartrain. A final morning walk in the Vieux Carre with stops at the Napolean House on St. Louis Street for Muffaletta sandwiches to bring back to L.A., Bourbon Street, the Waterfront, Canal Street, and time for cafe au lait and beignets at the Cafe du Monde at the corner of Jackson Square.

Business discussion

Jackson Square, French Quarter, New Orleans near Cafe du Monde

On Bourbon Street