Two Years (ish) On

Almost two years ago, I started this blog because I was bored at work and had nothing to do. These days, I have zero time at work.

This used to be a place for memos and complaints. I suppose two years down the line and with no readers to speak of, I suppose it still is. I don't post as much and I don't complain as much, but I'm not entirely sure if that's because I don't have anything to complain about, or if it's because I'm complaining elsewhere. I suspect it's the latter.

Around the same time I started this blog, I bought a 1978 Datsun 280Z for pennies. I expected to spend three or four months and maybe $2,000 on it and get it up to driving condition. 23 months and like $6,000 later, all the mechanical issues (for now) are sorted out--well, to be honest a few remain but I can't be bothered--and all that awaits is registration and new paint. That'll be another $1,000.

Here is what I learned:
-How a car actually works. Everyone should try mending a mostly mechanical car; it's very interesting stuff. The electronic niggles are aggravating as hell.
-Don't bother with restoration. For $6,000 I could have bought one in good condition, taken a class on automotive engineering, and not inhaled as much gasoline fumes.

In conclusion, it was probably good that I tried this, but I'm not doing it again. I suppose the same could be said about blogs in general as well. This one will stay as a memo, but it's not like anyone is interested in reading this drivel.