AAhhh - New York - the sights, the sounds, the smells, the people. I was in a New York state of mind yesterday. The day started with dropping Max off at doggie day care, followed by a dash for the train station in New Haven-they need more parking!
A Mom and her two children shared seating with me- they're from North Carolina and have relatives up here. They were enroute to New York to celebrate ten year old Evan's birthday. In the course of conversation we found out they have a 2010 Outback which they love- small world!
I shared my laminated map of NY to help keep them busy- challenged them to find the Empire State Building and the train station on it. We finally reached the long awaited tunnel and said our good byes.
Next up was a nice long walk to the Javits Center - after a few wrong turns I got on the right track and arrived sweaty and thirsty. Inside I made a beeline for the Subaru display and there they were- the new STis and WRXs. The wing is back on the sedan version and the five door is still available. Choices for everyone! Can't wait to go cruising in one.
Also in the NY theme - looking forward to getting a copy of Barbara Hannah Grufferman's book "The Best of Everything after 50. The Experts Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money, and More." She consulted NY experts when faced with turning 50, wrote the book, and was recently on the Today Show sporting a red dress to show support of women's heart health.
You can check it out at http://www.thebestofeverythingafter50.com/.
And then after the train ride home it was off to band practice where playing Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" reminded me that Yankees-Red Sox baseball was on. By the time I was home plopped in front of the TV it was 1-1 in the ninth.
And in case you don't follow baseball - it was a New York night!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
What will Subaru think of next?
SUBARU TO INTRODUCE DOG DRIVING LESSONS FOR 2010*
Sales success leads maker to recognize pet’s role in family and emergency driving situations
Cherry Hill, April 1, 2010 – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will introduce a nation-wide program of free clinics to teach pets how to drive vehicles. Inspired by Subaru’s current “Dog Tested, Dog Approved” TV advertisements (http://www.yourtube.com/subaru), the program is designed to instruct family pets on rudimentary vehicle operations such as applying a handbrake and activating emergency warning lights.
“Subaru owners index highly on pet ownership” says Subaru spokesman Kay Nighne. “And as we continue to out-perform the industry in terms of our sales, we thought it would be good to celebrate our partnership with ASPCA and integrate our owner’s cars and pets even more closely.”
The program will begin in the Summer and should it prove successful, a more advanced program will be developed for pets who enjoy all-wheel drive performance and will feature such specialized techniques as left-paw braking.
The two real-life stars of the Subaru Dog Tested ads, Heinz Variety Olive and Golden Retriever mix Zelda will be co-instructors on the ground breaking program. Neither dog was available for comment as both were feeling a little husky.
Spokesman for the program, and driving instructor for Olive and Zelda, April Fuhl said, “People assumed we had used camera trickery to make it seem like the dogs were driving the cars, but thanks to our training program, they actually were. Zelda especially loved learning how to pull donuts in the parking lot using her teeth and her tail. We admit we have had some trouble getting smaller animals to steer and operate the pedals at the same time, but using Lassie and Ned as our inspiration we are confident that we can bring Pet Driving to a new level.”
*Nope, not really, it’s an April Fool. Please don’t allow your pets to drive your car.
Sales success leads maker to recognize pet’s role in family and emergency driving situations
Cherry Hill, April 1, 2010 – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will introduce a nation-wide program of free clinics to teach pets how to drive vehicles. Inspired by Subaru’s current “Dog Tested, Dog Approved” TV advertisements (http://www.yourtube.com/subaru), the program is designed to instruct family pets on rudimentary vehicle operations such as applying a handbrake and activating emergency warning lights.
“Subaru owners index highly on pet ownership” says Subaru spokesman Kay Nighne. “And as we continue to out-perform the industry in terms of our sales, we thought it would be good to celebrate our partnership with ASPCA and integrate our owner’s cars and pets even more closely.”
The program will begin in the Summer and should it prove successful, a more advanced program will be developed for pets who enjoy all-wheel drive performance and will feature such specialized techniques as left-paw braking.
The two real-life stars of the Subaru Dog Tested ads, Heinz Variety Olive and Golden Retriever mix Zelda will be co-instructors on the ground breaking program. Neither dog was available for comment as both were feeling a little husky.
Spokesman for the program, and driving instructor for Olive and Zelda, April Fuhl said, “People assumed we had used camera trickery to make it seem like the dogs were driving the cars, but thanks to our training program, they actually were. Zelda especially loved learning how to pull donuts in the parking lot using her teeth and her tail. We admit we have had some trouble getting smaller animals to steer and operate the pedals at the same time, but using Lassie and Ned as our inspiration we are confident that we can bring Pet Driving to a new level.”
*Nope, not really, it’s an April Fool. Please don’t allow your pets to drive your car.
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