Future Train

May 20

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[ Pssssshhh! The hydraulic brakes of the train let out their pressure as the train came to a stop. ]
 
“Nice.” I thought to myself as I stepped off the platform and onto a plush comfy couch.
 

All trains in the future will be stylish

All trains in the future will be stylish


 
Sitting down my thoughts drifted to a past summer from memory lane. As the cool wind passed through my hair that day and I felt a slight chill in the air, I sipped a cold margharita as Margharita came bouncing happily back from the beach. The ‘84 Vanagon, parked next to the camping spot we had picked out, waited to give us dry shelter from the approaching sun-shower. Thick purple thunderheads loomed eerily in the distance.
 
The ‘84 Vanagon, in simple terms, was the bomb diggity.
 
I closed my eyes, the train pulled away and I was glad to notice that public transportation had recently begun to employ waitresses to make sure every passenger was as comfortable as possible on their daily commute into the city.
 
“Breakfast?” the tall, leggy brunette asked.
 
“I’ll have a Bloody Mary,” I responded as the calm acceleration of the train pushed everyone backwards.
 
The future of transportation is bright peeps. Keep the faith.
 
Peace out,
-= The Commuter =-

UF eliminates Computer Science Program

May 14

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Well, this makes about as much sense as Google discontinuing their robotic car which drives itself.
 
UF Eliminates Computer Science Department
 
Ah, the world is turning on it’s head now.
 
Peace. Out.

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How to win a Soap Box Race

Apr 24

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So, as you may know, Red Bull is coming to Atlanta on June 9th, 2012, for another round of Soap Box racing.
 
Suweet!
 
Now, what does it take to win? Here’s a glance at how intense and high-energy it is. After all, this IS Red Bull we’re talking about, right?
 

 
I will be interested to see the contenders from the ATL, and what they can bust out. Hope to see ya there!
 

-= TQuag =-

Volkswagen from the Carribbean

Apr 23

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In Puerto Rico, Volkswagens are famoso for their cool sleek style. Check this one out!
 

Totalmente awesome

Totalmente awesome


 
Hasta Luego!

International Road Rage, part 4

Apr 18

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Is it just me, or do I hear Rush Limbaugh on in the background?
 
Who knows what this guy did, some people just get pissed off!
 

Red Bull Soap Box Racing comes to ATLanta

Apr 17

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The future is here. And it’s in the form of a vehicle that has no power source. Save gravity.
 
No. Seriously folks.
 
Soap Box racing is coming to Atlanta. On June 9th, 2012, Red Bull returns. I now have the Red Bull’s web-page jingle permanently embedded in my brain.
 
No matter what you think about traffic, it looks this’ll be a helluva’n event. If we make it, or not, past the hefty applicant pool, we’re sure to be there with bells on. If you’re used going to the Inman Park Fests (http://inmanparkfestival.org), the Sweetwater 420 Fests (http://sweetwater420fest.com”), the Dogwood Fests (http://dogwood.org”), then this one is sure to be right up your alley.
 
Here’s an engineer’s perspective on the vehicle:
 

The Dragon Wagon

The Dragon Wagon


 
It seems the first step to understand the basics of car design is to understand steering. Oh, and to understand that crashes are inevitable so you’d better wear a helmet.
 

 
See ya there?
-= The Commuter =-

International Road Rage, part alien

Apr 16

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After watching some of the reality clips, I finally found a humorous one. No really, it brightened up my day thinking about the future of traffic. Here’s a glimpse:
 

 
Peace out,
-= TQuag =-

International Road Rage, part 3

Apr 11

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No one is safe from the frustration of traffic.
 

 
Is traffic really so bad you have to fight about it?

The World Turned on its Head

Apr 8

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The World Turned on it’s Head.
 
So, imagine this, a world where there is no traffic. Not to say that there isn’t transportation, but to say that there isn’t any congested car pool lane which supposedly is saving you gas, time, and money, but isn’t fulfilling even one of those promises.
 
Crazy? Maybe, but not quite so crazy as what came from the other side of the world:
 

What's odd about this picture?

What's odd about this picture?


 
So, what’s odd about this picture? And, no, it isn’t the fact that the driver is sitting on the wrong side of the car to drive it. Here in America that is, at least. I have no idea if you can see the detail, but the ford sign is completely upside down. It’s like this:
 
This is how they do it in Australia

This is how they do it in Australia


 
instead of like this:
 
This is how they do it in America

This is how they do it in America


 
The lady was nice enough to pose for a shot of this once in a lifetime look at a Ford motor vehicle actually imported, and still driving around on the streets of America.
 
Now, what kind of vehicle is that? I have no idea the make. It would be interesting to find out.
 
Leave any interesting or creative comments here, and until next time, may The Lord be with you on this Easter Sunday as move around the city, red-light-to-red-light.
 
One red light at a time, peace out.
-= The Commuter =-

International Road Rage, Part 2

Apr 5

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Sprecken se Deutshce?
 
This is one reason to always check your mirrors for some jerk driving in your blind-spot.
 

 

Crunch.