Wanderbook » Weimerville http://www.wanderbook.com/blog muses while travailing in Silicon Valley. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:09:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2006-2007 clayton@wanderbook.com (Clayton Weimer) clayton@wanderbook.com (Clayton Weimer) 1440 http://eddieclay.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/eddieclaysmall.jpg Wanderbook http://www.wanderbook.com/blog 144 144 EddieClay, CoachClay, Clayton Edward, Weimerville and other personalities Clayton Weimer Clayton Weimer clayton@wanderbook.com no no OFF TO MARITIME ACADEMY http://www.weimerville.com/Weimerville/FamilyBlog/Entries/2009/8/30_photo-3.html http://www.weimerville.com/Weimerville/FamilyBlog/Entries/2009/8/30_photo-3.html#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:25:15 +0000 weimerville http://a0566ed0-4db9-4fe0-8e6a-a65613775e30 This week Michael goes off to college at Cal Maritime Academy, where someone else can marvel at cooking breakfast for him. I think he will major in fighting pirates or something like that, they have among the highest career placement rate in the country. Yeah, he’ll also play NAIA basketball, and hopefully we’ll see a lot of games. More on that later...
Anyway, Dad and son go out looking for a car for college, Mom was not invited because Mom tends to like BMWs, and I was determined that we’d get something more practical. So what did we wind up getting? A 2000 BMW 528i. Michael fits like a glove in it. Cherry condition...all the options. It seemed like a great deal too, I used my trusty iPhone and Kelley Bluebook app (i.kbb.com) all the way, and the price was at least $3k under suggested retail. Mom came in for final approval and negotiated an even better deal, and found a flaw (I knew it was too good to be true) where the car would’t reverse (it did when I tested it). So I tried it and sure enough it wouldn't reverse. I drive us back to the dealer, try one more time, and it works perfectly (the mirror tilts down, like a lot of BMWs do, as well). Hmmmm...You know BMWs and those German engineers...it could be a safety button she accidentally hit, I just found the manual that says:

"A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to the "Reverse" or "Park" selector lever positions. To disengage the detent, press the button on the front of the shift knob (arrow)."

What the heck?

We’re getting a full inspection at a BMW dealer Monday just in case, and we got a full warranty in the price (turns out BMWs of this year do have transmission problems, in fact there is a website called http://noreverse.org/ started up by frustrated BMW owners). If it does turn out to have the same problem, I figure it will cost $1800 to fix, which still makes this car a bargain...in the meantime Michael needs to learn to make it a habit to back into parking spots instead of forward ;-).
]]> This week Michael goes off to college at Cal Maritime Academy, where someone else can marvel at cooking breakfast for him. I think he will major in fighting pirates or something like that, they have among the highest career placement rate in the country. Yeah, he’ll also play NAIA basketball, and hopefully we’ll see a lot of games. More on that later...
Anyway, Dad and son go out looking for a car for college, Mom was not invited because Mom tends to like BMWs, and I was determined that we’d get something more practical. So what did we wind up getting? A 2000 BMW 528i. Michael fits like a glove in it. Cherry condition...all the options. It seemed like a great deal too, I used my trusty iPhone and Kelley Bluebook app (i.kbb.com) all the way, and the price was at least $3k under suggested retail. Mom came in for final approval and negotiated an even better deal, and found a flaw (I knew it was too good to be true) where the car would’t reverse (it did when I tested it). So I tried it and sure enough it wouldn't reverse. I drive us back to the dealer, try one more time, and it works perfectly (the mirror tilts down, like a lot of BMWs do, as well). Hmmmm...You know BMWs and those German engineers...it could be a safety button she accidentally hit, I just found the manual that says:

"A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to the "Reverse" or "Park" selector lever positions. To disengage the detent, press the button on the front of the shift knob (arrow)."

What the heck?

We’re getting a full inspection at a BMW dealer Monday just in case, and we got a full warranty in the price (turns out BMWs of this year do have transmission problems, in fact there is a website called http://noreverse.org/ started up by frustrated BMW owners). If it does turn out to have the same problem, I figure it will cost $1800 to fix, which still makes this car a bargain...in the meantime Michael needs to learn to make it a habit to back into parking spots instead of forward ;-).
]]> http://www.wanderbook.com/weimervilleblog/?feed=rss2&p=188 0 OFF TO MARITIME ACADEMY http://www.weimerville.com/Weimerville/FamilyBlog/Entries/2009/8/30_photo-3.html http://www.weimerville.com/Weimerville/FamilyBlog/Entries/2009/8/30_photo-3.html#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:25:15 +0000 weimerville http://a0566ed0-4db9-4fe0-8e6a-a65613775e30 This week Michael goes off to college at Cal Maritime Academy, where someone else can marvel at cooking breakfast for him. I think he will major in fighting pirates or something like that, they have among the highest career placement rate in the country. Yeah, he’ll also play NAIA basketball, and hopefully we’ll see a lot of games. More on that later...
Anyway, Dad and son go out looking for a car for college, Mom was not invited because Mom tends to like BMWs, and I was determined that we’d get something more practical. So what did we wind up getting? A 2000 BMW 528i. Michael fits like a glove in it. Cherry condition...all the options. It seemed like a great deal too, I used my trusty iPhone and Kelley Bluebook app (i.kbb.com) all the way, and the price was at least $3k under suggested retail. Mom came in for final approval and negotiated an even better deal, and found a flaw (I knew it was too good to be true) where the car would’t reverse (it did when I tested it). So I tried it and sure enough it wouldn't reverse. I drive us back to the dealer, try one more time, and it works perfectly (the mirror tilts down, like a lot of BMWs do, as well). Hmmmm...You know BMWs and those German engineers...it could be a safety button she accidentally hit, I just found the manual that says:

"A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to the "Reverse" or "Park" selector lever positions. To disengage the detent, press the button on the front of the shift knob (arrow)."

What the heck?

We’re getting a full inspection at a BMW dealer Monday just in case, and we got a full warranty in the price (turns out BMWs of this year do have transmission problems, in fact there is a website called http://noreverse.org/ started up by frustrated BMW owners). If it does turn out to have the same problem, I figure it will cost $1800 to fix, which still makes this car a bargain...in the meantime Michael needs to learn to make it a habit to back into parking spots instead of forward ;-).
]]> This week Michael goes off to college at Cal Maritime Academy, where someone else can marvel at cooking breakfast for him. I think he will major in fighting pirates or something like that, they have among the highest career placement rate in the country. Yeah, he’ll also play NAIA basketball, and hopefully we’ll see a lot of games. More on that later...
Anyway, Dad and son go out looking for a car for college, Mom was not invited because Mom tends to like BMWs, and I was determined that we’d get something more practical. So what did we wind up getting? A 2000 BMW 528i. Michael fits like a glove in it. Cherry condition...all the options. It seemed like a great deal too, I used my trusty iPhone and Kelley Bluebook app (i.kbb.com) all the way, and the price was at least $3k under suggested retail. Mom came in for final approval and negotiated an even better deal, and found a flaw (I knew it was too good to be true) where the car would’t reverse (it did when I tested it). So I tried it and sure enough it wouldn't reverse. I drive us back to the dealer, try one more time, and it works perfectly (the mirror tilts down, like a lot of BMWs do, as well). Hmmmm...You know BMWs and those German engineers...it could be a safety button she accidentally hit, I just found the manual that says:

"A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to the "Reverse" or "Park" selector lever positions. To disengage the detent, press the button on the front of the shift knob (arrow)."

What the heck?

We’re getting a full inspection at a BMW dealer Monday just in case, and we got a full warranty in the price (turns out BMWs of this year do have transmission problems, in fact there is a website called http://noreverse.org/ started up by frustrated BMW owners). If it does turn out to have the same problem, I figure it will cost $1800 to fix, which still makes this car a bargain...in the meantime Michael needs to learn to make it a habit to back into parking spots instead of forward ;-).
]]> http://www.wanderbook.com/weimervilleblog/?feed=rss2&p=188 0 Kelly’s iPhone http://www.wanderbook.com/blog/weimerville/2009/08/12/kelly%e2%80%99s-iphone/ http://www.wanderbook.com/blog/weimerville/2009/08/12/kelly%e2%80%99s-iphone/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:32:24 +0000 weimerville http://43356048-90f0-49a2-8af7-b605382034eb Kelly’s 3GS iPhone is a hit with her, she is making lots of vids and movies. I am still try to get her to post the vids and photos on mobileme, but she’d rather email it...oh well, but she is geting better at it...
Here is her iPhone mobileme website for photos and vids. Hoperfully I can help her organize it better...and have it auto blog when updated

http://gallery.me.com/kellyagent]]> Kelly’s 3GS iPhone is a hit with her, she is making lots of vids and movies. I am still try to get her to post the vids and photos on mobileme, but she’d rather email it…oh well, but she is geting better at it…
Here is her iPhone mobileme website for photos and vids. Hoperfully I can help her organize it better…and have it auto blog when updated

http://gallery.me.com/kellyagent

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Here is her iPhone mobileme website for photos and vids. Hoperfully I can help her organize it better...and have it auto blog when updated

http://gallery.me.com/kellyagent]]> http://www.wanderbook.com/weimervilleblog/?feed=rss2&p=173 0 Rolling Hills Girls win Volleyball 8th grade league http://www.weimerville.com/Sarah/Blog/Entries/2009/4/2_Rolling_Hills_Girls_win_Volleyball_8th_grade_league.html http://www.weimerville.com/Sarah/Blog/Entries/2009/4/2_Rolling_Hills_Girls_win_Volleyball_8th_grade_league.html#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:29:48 +0000 weimerville http://97448564-c59c-4e35-995c-a0742e957f85 ]]> http://www.wanderbook.com/weimervilleblog/?feed=rss2&p=165 0 Two Different Perspectives http://www.weimerville.com/Michael/Blog/Entries/2009/2/28_Two_Different_Perspectives.html http://www.weimerville.com/Michael/Blog/Entries/2009/2/28_Two_Different_Perspectives.html#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:57:32 +0000 weimerville http://c271087f-4e40-4d3d-a7ae-5e037a62d048 MercuryNews version
Siskiyou version -
]]> http://www.wanderbook.com/weimervilleblog/?feed=rss2&p=158 0 Westmont Struggling http://www.weimerville.com/James/Blog/Entries/2009/2/16_Westmont_Struggling.html http://www.weimerville.com/James/Blog/Entries/2009/2/16_Westmont_Struggling.html#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:28:20 +0000 weimerville http://0f9da695-de52-45d8-8ed7-4761cb0bec8d Due to injuries and suspensions Westmont has been struggling during the league season. James has been outstanding though, and hopefully the warriors can get a seed in the playoffs. They have to win a few more games though.
Nice photo of james in last week’s Campbell Reporter]]> Due to injuries and suspensions Westmont has been struggling during the league season. James has been outstanding though, and hopefully the warriors can get a seed in the playoffs. They have to win a few more games though.
Nice photo of james in last week’s Campbell Reporter]]> http://www.wanderbook.com/weimervilleblog/?feed=rss2&p=157 0 Westmont Struggling http://www.weimerville.com/James/Blog/Entries/2009/2/16_Westmont_Struggling.html http://www.weimerville.com/James/Blog/Entries/2009/2/16_Westmont_Struggling.html#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:28:20 +0000 weimerville http://0f9da695-de52-45d8-8ed7-4761cb0bec8d Due to injuries and suspensions Westmont has been struggling during the league season. James has been outstanding though, and hopefully the warriors can get a seed in the playoffs. They have to win a few more games though.
Nice photo of james in last week’s Campbell Reporter]]> http://www.wanderbook.com/weimervilleblog/?feed=rss2&p=157 0 18 Points in beating Monterey http://www.weimerville.com/Michael/Blog/Entries/2009/1/25_18_Points_in_beating_Monterey.html http://www.weimerville.com/Michael/Blog/Entries/2009/1/25_18_Points_in_beating_Monterey.html#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:20:32 +0000 weimerville http://6865546a-5e4e-4c75-9b3b-305fedaa3665
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http://www.losaltosonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16520&Itemid=54]]> http://www.wanderbook.com/weimervilleblog/?feed=rss2&p=149 0 18 Points in beating Monterey http://www.weimerville.com/Michael/Blog/Entries/2009/1/25_18_Points_in_beating_Monterey.html http://www.weimerville.com/Michael/Blog/Entries/2009/1/25_18_Points_in_beating_Monterey.html#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:20:32 +0000 weimerville http://6865546a-5e4e-4c75-9b3b-305fedaa3665
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