frederik
There’s nothing wrong with driving 55 mph on the interstate and no amount of hands thrown to the ceiling of your SUV will change my mind. Your 15 mpg really pales compared to my 50 mpg. How much are your fill-ups? Over a hundred? Enough to pay for an hour or two at your spa? I apologize if the gum I threw out of the window hit your windshield.
Becky and I had a good time filling up two hand carts’ worth at IKEA. I had a good time positioning the pieces appropriately in the rear of the station wagon so as to maximize space and make it possible to see out at the rear-view mirror at the same time (ruling: it was not possible). She awarded me with an old Mr. Coffee 1 to 4 cup coffeemaker, which now sits on my desk in the lab, and with an evening of opening up spider web-covered boxes to see what other treasures were hiding in her college years boxes (Sega Genesis, so many dishes, AppleCare for an ancient G4).
My research is going really well this summer. I discovered recently how IP-protective I am supposed to be, so I won’t say anything about my project nor will I mention how fun it is to cut acoustic foam into strange shapes. There’s no proof that I can think of offhand to show my achievements, but it just feels like I’m getting a lot done. My professor certainly seems sure enough of my work that he’s commented on his satisfaction with my deliverables. So, looks good.
With my new/old coffeemaker in the lab, I naturally needed some creamer. The dry stuff won’t suffice. I bought some tried & true half & half from the grocery store but then tried to figure out how to bring it into the lab without it getting stolen. I can’t leave it at my desk because half & half just doesn’t preserve itself at room temperature for a week or two at a time. The communal refrigerator is hit-or-miss, based on how frequently people remember to shut the door and not steal the things they spot. So, I wrapped my half & half bottle in some of the carpet/deck tape that I’ve been using with certain research prototypes lately. Let me say that it’s tough to remove your hand from carpet/deck tape—I have a great deal of recent experience on the subject. Even moisture or temperature do not inhibit its effects because it is usable for outdoor environments. Nice. I made our really nice cleaning lady laugh when I showed her the bottle.
I think she’s going to try to steal it.