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I think I’m going to debunk the “the slower you drive the better your mileage” story.  I have been driving 60 mph for a couple weeks now, and I’ve noticed some great gains.  However, this weekend, I think I noticed something different.
This weekend, I paid no attention to my speed.  Partly because I wanted to […]

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The 60 MPH Challenge - Update

Last week I wrote about starting a 60 MPH challenge, where I would keep my speed at 60 while on the highway to and from work to see how it improves the gas mileage in the Charger.
Well, today I filled up, and while I don’t think the numbers are actually representative of my gains, I’m […]

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Life, Day 43, The budget blowout

Lately it’s been work, work, work. 16-hour days aren’t natural, but unfortunately happen during release periods at most software development houses. During these times in previous years, the girls usually go with their mom more, allowing me to fulfill my bread-winning duties and show more face time at work, but this year has […]

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I can’t let the Charger go…

I’m terrible with cars. I’m a guy, I guess it’s in my nature to like my cars. It’s also one area of my life that I have been most stupid in, financially.
When I first moved back to this state, I had no job, little money, and was living with my wife and 2 […]

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Life, Day 2, The first day of the rest of my life

Still excited about reaching my goals, and making some new ones… I haven’t made any new ones, but I’m proud of where I am so far (one day later) on my established goals.
Today, I took my first dose of Chantix. I guess you’re supposed to take this stuff for a buildup period, then quit […]

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