Car
New Car, Already?
16, 16 July, 2017
Relaxing Saturday; finally full-weekend in progress
24, 24 June, 2017
Relative's Pass-away
13, 13 May, 2017
MoonFlower informed me of sudden news from her family.
Relative not so close but not so far just passed away… and funeral is coming up.
Well, I have to adjust my schedule accordingly.
Biggest and only concern was of my business trip to Matsumoto next week.
I have to travel to the City on Monday for three-day-session until Thursday.
Then I have to travel down to Toyohashi of Aichi on Thursday for Friday session.
See, am quite busy for next week… AGAIN! Hahaha.
Anyway, I have to carefully plan for Monday… attending to the funeral and catch trains thereafter.
Travel seems so long from Chiba to Matsumoto. Takes longer than 4 hours!!!
Opened up a bottle over supper. With this, dinner plate was pork dumplings. Pretty good match!
Shopping… from previous weekend. MoonFlower selected this as our family tradition.
Year Ball 2017… now and finally got here for us.
Usually we buy one in December. Since it was busy time moving to current place, MoonFlower and I didn't get quite chance for this shopping.
But finally completed. Now truely 2017 is here? Hahaha.
Just a memo for myself. Today's mileage of Alfa Romeo is of 24,559 kilometers.
Last year alone, I didn't drive much… shortest in distance since we didn't go out too much. Probably we drove about 4,000 or 5,000 km for last 12 months.
Since purchase of this Giulietta in June, 2013… less than 25,000 km.
Average 6,000 km… not much, huh. Definitely below the average.
Well, will be very busy Monday… which is ahead.
Like I have mentioned, got to go up to Matsumoto… long way up there.
This week is definitely going to be shorter…
Relative not so close but not so far just passed away… and funeral is coming up.
Well, I have to adjust my schedule accordingly.
Biggest and only concern was of my business trip to Matsumoto next week.
I have to travel to the City on Monday for three-day-session until Thursday.
Then I have to travel down to Toyohashi of Aichi on Thursday for Friday session.
See, am quite busy for next week… AGAIN! Hahaha.
Anyway, I have to carefully plan for Monday… attending to the funeral and catch trains thereafter.
Travel seems so long from Chiba to Matsumoto. Takes longer than 4 hours!!!
Opened up a bottle over supper. With this, dinner plate was pork dumplings. Pretty good match!
Shopping… from previous weekend. MoonFlower selected this as our family tradition.
Year Ball 2017… now and finally got here for us.
Usually we buy one in December. Since it was busy time moving to current place, MoonFlower and I didn't get quite chance for this shopping.
But finally completed. Now truely 2017 is here? Hahaha.
Just a memo for myself. Today's mileage of Alfa Romeo is of 24,559 kilometers.
Last year alone, I didn't drive much… shortest in distance since we didn't go out too much. Probably we drove about 4,000 or 5,000 km for last 12 months.
Since purchase of this Giulietta in June, 2013… less than 25,000 km.
Average 6,000 km… not much, huh. Definitely below the average.
Well, will be very busy Monday… which is ahead.
Like I have mentioned, got to go up to Matsumoto… long way up there.
This week is definitely going to be shorter…
Golden Week 2017 coming to an end
07, 07 May, 2017
Last day of a big holiday called Golden Week!!!
MoonFlower and I showed up in Shinjuku… for Isetan department store.
She wanted t come to this fair.
Decorative balls. Some of them have good smell also.
I didn't know that she was going to pick one up for home. Oh boy, she did so, very instantly!
Plus, she spent the saved points from the department card upon this purchase. Wow, 2,000 points were gone for single decorative ball…
Late lunch was at Burger King. Haven't been to one for a long time!
Whopper!!! I missed it.
MF got one with cheese and I got regular one.
Lambo found on the street through the window. Pretty cool.
I was wondering what kind of people driving this kind of exotic car around…
The guy seemed very ordinary and he was actually with family of two kids. Very ordinary. Hahaha.
Dinner was of sushi. Great closing meal of the holiday! Hahaha.
Never been to this restaurant before. I always passed by this place, though.
Reasonable price and quality. Good one.
Okay, now I worry about the work!!!
MoonFlower and I showed up in Shinjuku… for Isetan department store.
She wanted t come to this fair.
Decorative balls. Some of them have good smell also.
I didn't know that she was going to pick one up for home. Oh boy, she did so, very instantly!
Plus, she spent the saved points from the department card upon this purchase. Wow, 2,000 points were gone for single decorative ball…
Late lunch was at Burger King. Haven't been to one for a long time!
Whopper!!! I missed it.
MF got one with cheese and I got regular one.
Lambo found on the street through the window. Pretty cool.
I was wondering what kind of people driving this kind of exotic car around…
The guy seemed very ordinary and he was actually with family of two kids. Very ordinary. Hahaha.
Dinner was of sushi. Great closing meal of the holiday! Hahaha.
Never been to this restaurant before. I always passed by this place, though.
Reasonable price and quality. Good one.
Okay, now I worry about the work!!!
Still Nothing To Do in this Golden Week
02, 02 May, 2017
Still Golden Week 2017 is going… with no particular plans.
Received a letter from BMW dealer informing that there was a good deal / offer currently available.
According to the letter, the salesperson can offer 500,000 yen or 5K in USD for discount. Of course limited time offer. Wow!
But sorry, it is not my turn to buy new car… YET.
Then.
Just surfing the net and ordered this:
Stylus for iPad.
Not latest version. Rather one generation old… that is why the price was reasonable.
That is enough for light user like me. Just wanted to take some quick memo on iPad for substituting the whiteboard use.
Not bad… easy connection via Bluetooth and works quite well. Good gadget!
Received a letter from BMW dealer informing that there was a good deal / offer currently available.
According to the letter, the salesperson can offer 500,000 yen or 5K in USD for discount. Of course limited time offer. Wow!
But sorry, it is not my turn to buy new car… YET.
Then.
Just surfing the net and ordered this:
Stylus for iPad.
Not latest version. Rather one generation old… that is why the price was reasonable.
That is enough for light user like me. Just wanted to take some quick memo on iPad for substituting the whiteboard use.
Not bad… easy connection via Bluetooth and works quite well. Good gadget!
New Audi A5
30, 30 April, 2017
Finally, I come to see this car for the first time after waiting for a long time.
Brand new - Audi A5!
This is really cool.
By far, A5 looks better than any other car in Audi line-up except R8. That is solely my opinion.
Very stylish and strong in the appearance.
Didn't see the inside. But am sure that it is great rather than good.
Well, price-wise, it is pretty good and expensive, unfortunately.
Yeah, I have to admit that I cannot afford it at all. That is for sure.
Brand new - Audi A5!
This is really cool.
By far, A5 looks better than any other car in Audi line-up except R8. That is solely my opinion.
Very stylish and strong in the appearance.
Didn't see the inside. But am sure that it is great rather than good.
Well, price-wise, it is pretty good and expensive, unfortunately.
Yeah, I have to admit that I cannot afford it at all. That is for sure.
What is my next car?
23, 23 April, 2017
Went to a car dealer for test drive…
In fact, visited two different dealers for same purpose.
Wow, buying new car is indeed coming up so soon?
Not so fast!
Those two dealers gave me the estimate on new car… the amount was rather high (still expected so).
Oh boy new car doesn't come easily.
What car by the way?
Today I did a test drive with:
1. BMW - 320d - diesel engine: good but noisy
2. BMW - 320i - gasoline engine: good and sporty
3. Mercedes-Benz CLA180 - not roomy inside
4. Mercedes-Benz C 180 - very soft drive, luxury
Hmmm, all are expensive and do not know what we want. Hahaha.
Good Indian restaurant was for lunch. First visit to this restaurant… very crowded place. Must be popular.
We should come more and taste all different curry types.
Good choice we made. Not too far from home.
Visiting dealers for test drive certainly makes a day shorter.
Any advice?
In fact, visited two different dealers for same purpose.
Wow, buying new car is indeed coming up so soon?
Not so fast!
Those two dealers gave me the estimate on new car… the amount was rather high (still expected so).
Oh boy new car doesn't come easily.
What car by the way?
Today I did a test drive with:
1. BMW - 320d - diesel engine: good but noisy
2. BMW - 320i - gasoline engine: good and sporty
3. Mercedes-Benz CLA180 - not roomy inside
4. Mercedes-Benz C 180 - very soft drive, luxury
Hmmm, all are expensive and do not know what we want. Hahaha.
Good Indian restaurant was for lunch. First visit to this restaurant… very crowded place. Must be popular.
We should come more and taste all different curry types.
Good choice we made. Not too far from home.
Visiting dealers for test drive certainly makes a day shorter.
Any advice?
Extended weekend begins
18, 18 March, 2017
Long weekend gets started. Monday is national holiday!
MoonFlower has already gone back to the house in Chiba and, in this morning, I had to follow after her.
Jumped into my car and drove in highway to Chiba. Time to time I hit the traffic jam.
Took me a little bit longer than usual time to get there.
My Alfa is still in good shape. Running great!
MF's favorite dog - very behaving!
Wine gets opened for supper.
Good wine… matching wth roasted beef.
Wait. It is white wine… with meat? Hmmm.
Was it a mistake? Still matched? Hmmm, not sure what was the best choice.
At least things were like this.
I have selected several menu for supper. Then, wine selection was informed afterwards. That is why.
Well, it didn't matter. Things were good and I loved it!
MoonFlower has already gone back to the house in Chiba and, in this morning, I had to follow after her.
Jumped into my car and drove in highway to Chiba. Time to time I hit the traffic jam.
Took me a little bit longer than usual time to get there.
My Alfa is still in good shape. Running great!
MF's favorite dog - very behaving!
Wine gets opened for supper.
Good wine… matching wth roasted beef.
Wait. It is white wine… with meat? Hmmm.
Was it a mistake? Still matched? Hmmm, not sure what was the best choice.
At least things were like this.
I have selected several menu for supper. Then, wine selection was informed afterwards. That is why.
Well, it didn't matter. Things were good and I loved it!
1st Action in 2017 is...
04, 04 January, 2017
Finally my car got washed… it was really about time!!!
I wanted to do so before New Year… however, I got quite procrastinated because I was absolutely LAZY.
Now getting back to work… 1st thing is first. I brought my car to the place with free water for car wash.
In the middle of Tokyo, car wash place is not outside. It is under ground like this. Amazing!
Though, I like this place so much because:
1. I do not have to mind about the sun light
2. Always open in 24-7
Not bad, huh. Not bad, really.
Pizza for supper. Yeah, am quite tired of all traditional Japanese foods cerebrating New Year.
Italian Pizza was a good choice for sure. At least tonight. Hahaha.
Tomorrow, I finally get back to work. I plan to show up in the office for one meeting.
After work, some new year gathering with friends is scheduled.
Well, I have to promise one thing to myself… that I keep my car clean all year around this year! Hahaha.
I wanted to do so before New Year… however, I got quite procrastinated because I was absolutely LAZY.
Now getting back to work… 1st thing is first. I brought my car to the place with free water for car wash.
In the middle of Tokyo, car wash place is not outside. It is under ground like this. Amazing!
Though, I like this place so much because:
1. I do not have to mind about the sun light
2. Always open in 24-7
Not bad, huh. Not bad, really.
Pizza for supper. Yeah, am quite tired of all traditional Japanese foods cerebrating New Year.
Italian Pizza was a good choice for sure. At least tonight. Hahaha.
Tomorrow, I finally get back to work. I plan to show up in the office for one meeting.
After work, some new year gathering with friends is scheduled.
Well, I have to promise one thing to myself… that I keep my car clean all year around this year! Hahaha.