What are people doing this summer '05

MAYTAG · Post by **MAYTAG** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:23 pm

just a guess but that must have cost a decent chunk of money

ethlar04 · Post by **ethlar04** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 4:33 pm

it cost about $1200 for everything, including all sorts of mounting supplies, right now the computer lives in the back seat, im mounting it in the trunk and building an enclosure (sp?) to protect it from cargo and the 10 inch sub. compared to most people who do this, my setup cost a lot less cause im trying to do the whole thing myself, with the custom work it could possibly run $3,000 or more for a professional install

Space Nerd · Post by **Space Nerd** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:12 pm

Just out of curiosity what benifit do you get from having a dvd player in your dashboard? I mean i understand the gps and the mp3 but dvd just seems a little... dangerous.

MAYTAG · Post by **MAYTAG** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:35 pm

everyone needs some entertainment

Space Nerd · Post by **Space Nerd** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:00 am

Yes entertainment. Not so much for more distractions. On my way to class today one green jeep crossed the yellow line into my lane. One vehicle pulled out in front of me whilst i was driving through rush hour. And yet one more vehicle nearly rear ended me. At least two and most likely three of these possible accidents were likely caused by distractions. How on earth could one possibly benifit from dvd players in their dashboard? Again the gps is cool as is the mp3 (while still a distraction) but dvds are a baaad idea.

ethlar04 · Post by **ethlar04** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:54 am

im not planing on attempting to watch movies while driving, thats just stupid, il save that for when im parked. my friends and i live out of our cars so for me, the dvd does make sense, we spend some evenings in random parking lots doing whatever.

I learned how to drive in baltimore washington rush hour, ive seen almost every stupid thing anyone can do and have thusfar in almost 5 years driving experience (including permit) have never been in an accident or pulled over, i consider myself a safe driver

Space Nerd · Post by **Space Nerd** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:26 pm

I'm just glad you dont intend to drive and watch the movies at the same time... I've heard stranger things. In which case i think its a pretty cool idea if you have the money to spend.

tennisrox014 · Post by **tennisrox014** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 6:29 am

i just got back from china and im so jetlagged its not even funny. i sleep all afternoon and stay up all night. school starts in 5 days and i dont know how im going to fix my sleep schedule. it kinda sucks.

ethlar04 · Post by **ethlar04** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 10:56 am

pull an all nighter then go to sleep at a normal time, it works for me

stargazer0105 · Post by **stargazer0105** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:38 am

Mine's all messed up too. I finally got everything put away last night after getting moved in and got more sleep than the previous two nights combined.

SpaceCanada · Post by **SpaceCanada** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:46 am

I'm back from my summer/autumn adventures. They now call me Mrs. SpaceCanada, as I got married on 24 September and took a trip to Hawai'i with my now-husband shortly thereafter.

tennisrox014 · Post by **tennisrox014** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:11 pm

Congratulations!

ISSpaceGirl · Post by **ISSpaceGirl** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:37 pm

Grats on getting married. Where in Hawaii? I spent a month on Maui this summer. That was a nice break for me.

SpaceCanada · Post by **SpaceCanada** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 3:13 pm

We took a cruise ship from Vancouver to Hawai'i, where we stopped at four cities on three islands. We went kayaking and snorkelling in Kona, Hawai'i (big island). We went to Volcano National Park and Rainbow Falls while we were in Hilo, Hawai'i (big island). In Lahaina, Maui we went on a dolphin and snorkel adventure and then tried our hand at surfing (heaps fun!). Honolulu, Oahu was our last stop: we went to Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and Pearl Harbour. I think Maui was our favourite island, seconded by the big island. Can't say we liked Oahu much - too commercialised for our liking. Overall, it was a great trip indeed!