9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi

It's Almost Here... The Vintage Bazaar At the Aragon Ballroom...Summer Chicago!

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This Sunday June 10th 12-5 pm,  in Chicago at the Aragon Ballroom, Katherine and Libby will be putting together their Vintage Bazaar and this time it will include outdoor spaces and will be expanded to include over 100 dealers.  You will find unique Vintage finds, Globes, Mid Century Modern Art and Design, Vintage Clothing, Kitchenware, Kitch, Deco and more.
We were at the Dank Haus this Spring for the event andLOVED it so much we had to participate this Summer!
Look for OpendoorStudio Sunday June 10th 2012, Outdoor in the main parking lot.

We will have our white tent filled with some Swanky, colorful, fun!                    Come join us ... YOU will be glad you did! Martha, Tony and Aubrey.   Opendoor Studio

this is just a glimpse of what we will have in store!

You Can't Fix Stupid Edition

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THE CAR COACH REPORTS: WEEK IN REVIEW 6-8-12
YOU CAN’T FIX STUPID EDITION

You can’t fix stupid.  Nor can you teach common sense.  So why is the government even trying?  http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/07/dot-releases-blueprint-for-ending-distracted-driving/
Driving fatalities are at an all-time low, manufacturers are including hands-free Bluetooth in just about every vehicle, and yet Ray LaHood, NHTSA and the DOT are cracking down on distracted driving like Wyatt Earp at the O.K. Corral.
Why would LaHood and his minions want to focus their attention and our tax dollars on something that can’t be prevented?  No matter how hard they try, no matter how much education they offer, and no matter how many fines and tickets are issued, you just can’t make people have common sense.
Everyone knows texting and driving is a bad idea yet so many still do it because they are just plain ignorant, arrogant, and/or lack common sense.  How do you fix this?  You don’t, and the nannies in our government are foolhardy for even trying.
Besides, even if all texting, cell phone conversations, MP3s, radios, DVDs, etc, were banned and we drove cars that had the technology of a Model T, there would still be a slew of distractions while driving.
These include but aren’t not limited to: screaming children, quiet children, talking passengers, billboards, pretty trees, low-flying airplanes, interesting buildings, large houses, small houses, your job, your spouse, your parents, your siblings, your friends, fluffy dogs, short-haired dogs, all manner of cats, horses, your thoughts, a bee in your car, trains, cool boats, motorcycles and jet skis, clouds, itchy clothing, a flock of seagulls (the animals and the rock band), restaurants, museums, parks, flying Frisbees in parks, mountains, stadiums, roadside fruit stands and homeless people.
I say we ban all of these, especially mountains!  Who’s with me?  Why do I hear crickets chirping?  Crickets!  That’s another one!  We should ban all crickets from cars!  They are so distracting and probably cause two wrecks per millennium!
The point I’m trying to make here is where do we draw the line?  When do we say enough is enough?  I’m all for no distractions while driving but the government can’t change human nature, as flawed as it is.
   What are your thoughts?
Post your comments at  http://laurenfix.blogspot.com/



My Final Thought
You can’t make this stuff up: http://jalopnik.com/5916836/semi-crash-spills-maple-syrup-all-over-buttermilk-pike
A tuck crash spilled maple syrup all over a road called Buttermilk Pike. 
While any crash is unfortunate to say the least, at least this one is worthy of an ironic chuckle, especially since no one was seriously injured. 
Talk about a sticky situation!!! (Cue those crickets again)



See you next week!  Love Your Car! --Lauren Fix

2012 Audi A6 - Car Review

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The Car Coach: The 2012 Audi A6 - YNN, Your News Now


06/28/2012 05:00 AM

The Car Coach: The 2012 Audi A6

By: Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The 2012 Audi A6 is completely re-engineered with a bolder and sportier character. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, takes a closer look. Model - 2012 Audi A6 MPG - 19 city/ 28 hwy mpg.
Engine - 3.0L Supercharged V-6 with
310 hp. Optional 2.0T FWD
Transmissions: 8-speed automatic with Tiptronic and Quattro drivetrain.
Price - $49,900
Test vehicle: $60,130
Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 miles The 2012 Audi A6 offers best in technology that features:
•Power sunroof,
•17-inch aluminum wheels, optional 18” wheels
•Leather upholstery,
•Bluetooth wireless connectivity, satellite radio and an Audi Music Interface
•Electronic stability and traction control
•Audi Side Assist with blind spot monitor
•Audi Pre-Sense collision mitigation
•Night vision assist
•Adaptive cruise control I test drove a 2012 Audi A6 Prestige with S-Line trim, 19” sport wheel package with a sport suspension, Audi side assist and a Bose Surround Sound system. The ride was a combination of agile performance and progressive design that made it comfortable on the highway yet sporty and easy to drive on tight roads and in the city. Competes with:
•BMW 535ix
•E350 4-Matic
•Jaguar XF
•Lexus GS460
•Infiniti M
•Acura RL Likes:
•Well-crafted interior with high-quality materials
•Easy to use multi-media interface
•Comfortable ride
•Classy design both inside and out
•Heads up display Dislikes:
•Uncomfortable center-rear seating position
•Diesel engine option The 2012 Audi A6 has all new styling and plenty of high-tech features that will help you enjoy your daily drive in this beautiful midsize luxury sedan.