Getting Around

Active Park Assist – #LexGoFurther – A Ford Escape

Active Park Assist – #LexGoFurther – A Ford Escape

I admit it, Active Park Assist was the one feature of the Ford Escape that made me nervous. You give over control of the car to a computer which is using sensors to determine distance, angle and rotation.  Then letting it make all the decisions to delicately placing your vehicle between 2 other people’s vehicle. Now I’m not saying computers can’t do that better than most people, I’m not even saying they can’t do it better than me. (Though I do parallel park like a boss!)  I am saying I wasn’t going to try this blind without someone there to…

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Fun With GPS in Quebec – #LexGoFurther – A Ford Escape

Fun With GPS in Quebec – #LexGoFurther – A Ford Escape

I loved having the GPS as my navigator on this trip. Not only was it another voice in the car, it suits my adventuring approach to travel.  I could set my destinations without reviewing the route in detail, leaving the route and sights along the way as a bit of a surprise without risking not getting where I was going. In fact, there was one point in this trip where I used GPS  instead of letting my passenger tell me how to drive her home.  The GPS is less likely to point out a cool cafe on the right when…

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The Red Ford Mustang That Started It All – #LexGoFurther – A Ford Escape

The Red Ford Mustang That Started It All – #LexGoFurther – A Ford Escape

There were a lot of road trips and a lot of driving in my youth. I remember fondly the yellow Volkswagen Beetles, the blue Datsun, the burgundy Peugeot, but the car that stands out the most is the red Ford Mustang. My grandmother’s car.  My grandmother was a sporty, speed freak and she really wanted a red Ford mustang. So she got a red Ford mustang.  Then she drove it and she drove it FAST! In the red Ford Mustang, I experienced the thrill of speed and the terror of speed uncontrolled; developed a healthy fear of bad driving and…

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Snowmagedon and the Ford Blue Party 2013

Snowmagedon and the Ford Blue Party 2013

On Friday in the midst of the biggest blizzard of the year, so far, we bundled up and headed out to attend the Ford Blue Party, affectionately hashtagged #FordBlueTO, a big party hosted by Ford Canada in preparation for the upcoming Canadian Auto Show. A great group of people braved the weather to make it out and while the place wasn’t packed to the rafters, I was surprised at how many people did make it out given the weather and the location of the Sound Academy. Even though it was a Ford party, driving wasn’t really the best choice, especially…

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my ride for the week, Food Escape

my ride for the week, Food Escape

My Ride For The Week, Ford Escape. Ginger Ale coloured! Cc @fordCanada

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Intracity Transpo aka Getting Around Toronto

Intracity Transpo aka Getting Around Toronto

When reviewing my week last week I realized that I had used almost every single one of my go-to transpo solutions for getting from here to there in Toronto.  Not such a big accomplishment if you own a car (which I don’t), or never leave home (which I do), and last week was very busy. Seemed like the perfect time to do a round up!  (and why not share some promo codes too?)

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Painted and ready for touch ups.

Painted and ready for touch ups.

Painted and ready for touch ups. — Originally uploaded by LexnGer The bike is now painted with Tremecoat hammered charcoal and in 90 minutes I’ll see just how good a taping and masking job mom and I did. Touch ups and then basket time!. Loving the lexification of my bike!

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Bike – first round of customization done

Bike – first round of customization done

Bike – first round of customization done — Originally uploaded by LexnGer Picked up my new bike from the shop this morning. I took it into Cycle Solutions on Parliament which is good, close and employs our cousin Patrick, a great combination of features in a bike shop. I got a full tune up and new lock-on grips (which are is the best solution, and an island-hack, to getting a wider handlebar without replacing the stem).  Patrick also adjusted the seat and handle bar height. Next up: peel off the stickers and paint!

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Drowning my no-bike woes!

Drowning my no-bike woes!

Drowning my no-bike woes! — Originally uploaded by LexnGer In a Cuppugiro (upside down cappuccino) and couple of mini biscotti… whilewatching one cyclist after another bike happily by and tease me with theirability to roll.I wanna roll like that!

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Littlest Aardvark Meets Duct Tape

Littlest Aardvark Meets Duct Tape

Littlest Aardvark Meets Duct Tape — Originally uploaded by LexnGer Given the number of people on the island and the number of kayaks, we had a 2:1 ratio.  So I decided it was time to put the Littlest Aardvark in the water. By the time I was ready to put paddle to water and shove out from shore, the stern of the boat was filling up with water. And not just a little water. The Aardvark is a handmade wood and canvas kayak. (Not made by me). Unfortunately canvas splits when it's too dry and too tight. Canvas rots when…

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Mid-River Blogging

Mid-River Blogging

The end of vacation blues have started to encroach on our fun. You know, the point on your holiday when you realize you have crossed the half way point and you start the countdown. Counting the number of days, sleeps + hours until you won’t be here anymore? Then you start getting a little snappy for no good reason? Reactting to and over-interpretting everything being said by the loved ones you will be leaving? Of course you, gentle reader, wouldn’t do that and have no idea what I’m talking about. I’m speaking for myself. And I hate it. So instead…

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BikeBy

BikeBy

BikeBy Originally uploaded by LexnGer. I just got a note saying this photo was a Photo of the Day on BikingToronto.com.

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