I've linked in some critter pics - down and to the right. More stories coming (hopefully!).
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A little biking
Headed up the tower road tonight on my bike. It's been a while since I've been out riding and the weather was amazing, so had to head out. It felt nice. Got out late, and opted to not bring my light, so it was just a road ride - no single-track, but felt good to be on the bike nevertheless :) There was a nice breeze which I appreciated. The thing that made me the happiest is that my fitness didn't feel so bad. Running and dance must be doing something good. Hills still feel like hills, but I could actually accelerate up them if I wanted - at a pace that at least seemed faster than my normal, when I'm biking all year. I guess this says something about cross training. The moon was shining brightly when I finished which is one of my favorite summer things. Being outdoors under a shining moon.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Ultimate Frisbee!
This is a short post - tomorrow is my first ultimate frisbee game!!! :) I'm super excited. A little nervous. I still need to read the rules :) I've watched ultimate games, but it's been a while. Frisbee throwing and practice is going to be key. Tomorrow my goal, mostly is to have fun and learn the basics. This is spring league. And if I have fun, my goal is to play over the summer, so we'll see!
Got my first pair of ultimate cleats yesterday. Found a nice, not-so-expensive pair of soccer cleats at the Soccer Stop in Fort Collins.
One cool thing is that I have a number of friends who play (none of my close Fort Collins friends), so hopefully when we travel we can play together - that would be fun. First I'm gonna need to get lots better.
I think it's just gonna be fun getting to do a team sport. Last team sport I've played (beyond softball) was high school soccer.
I'll post more once I actually get to play!
Got my first pair of ultimate cleats yesterday. Found a nice, not-so-expensive pair of soccer cleats at the Soccer Stop in Fort Collins.
One cool thing is that I have a number of friends who play (none of my close Fort Collins friends), so hopefully when we travel we can play together - that would be fun. First I'm gonna need to get lots better.
I think it's just gonna be fun getting to do a team sport. Last team sport I've played (beyond softball) was high school soccer.
I'll post more once I actually get to play!
Peppermint Party Cake
That wonderful evil - got this recipe from my mom. One we've enjoyed since kids. How come things that are so bad for you taste so damn good?! Mom said she got the recipe out of a magazine from 1970 - 6 years older than me! And that's still the one she read it to me from! It's gotta be good. It's stood the test of time. Chocolate, mint, ice cream, and Nilla wafers - simple-n-good :)
The owner of this cake has yet to get to try it, but I had a little in his honor :)
Yum!
A little on music
Sometimes you get to do some cool things, and last week Friday night got to head down to Denver with my friend Mark to see Ingrid Michaelson in concert. I discovered Ingrid's music not so long ago and really enjoy it. She sings, plays guitar and piano - songs a little deeper than Colbie Caillat's - sorta in line with Brandie Carlile, but more upbeat.
Anyway, the cool part - the treat, is that this ended up being part of the Hotel Cafe Tour, which hosted 5 artists, each playing 6 songs (3 each, and then they rotate). The atmosphere and format was super informal and fun. It was at the Bluebird theater. Mark and I managed to make our way to the front where we found a little space, giving us a great, up-close and personal spot.
Ingrid was great to listen to in person - she had a fun, confident nature. All of these artists are on tour together, in a bus, so they've gotten really close, and that was apparent in the performance and their interactions. And stories of doing flips using the bunks in the bus and perfecting dismounts - this was Ingrid, although it sounded like they all took part. Some songs were solo, some they all did together, and any variant. It was fun.
The other artists were Meiko, Cary Brothers, Jim Bianco, and Dan Wilson.
Meiko is an up-and-coming artist - pop/folk/guitar. She played well. My favorites were Jim Bianco and Dan Wilson. They played outside the norm. Jim Bianco was kind-of a crazy guy, a little off, but super creative and I found I really liked his style. His first song was a soulful love song he played on the piano - you got the feel he meant what he said. This was contrasted by his next song which was up, crazy and dynamic, singing about online stalkers. He doesn't just sing though, his whole person gets into the act. He varied - his voice, the instruments, the topics. He was showy, wearing nothing fancy. Mark pointed out that he spat a lot into the mic, which was true.
Dan Wilson was the other artist I really got into, but totally different style. Mellow guitar, thoughtful music. He had a song on freedom. When asked, people say they want freedom, but what do they do with that freedom? He pointed out, most of us just put one foot in front of the other and continue. But, if you really notice that freedom, what would you do with it? He's an artist from MN, not fancy. He struck me as pretty sharp. Sometimes I find it interesting how musicians can sound similar to the artists they really like. He said he liked Storyhill, and I could definitely hear similarities. Dan used to sing for Semisonic, with his more famous song being "Closing Time".
Cary Brothers was intense in his music, but had a super soft voice which made it very difficult to understand what he said, which I think was a little sad. His instruments way outdid his voice.
Now I have some more music to get and add to my iPOD collection - always a good thing.
And I have to say it was great getting to connect with Mark and heading down to Denver. I think we both had a good time.
Anyway, the cool part - the treat, is that this ended up being part of the Hotel Cafe Tour, which hosted 5 artists, each playing 6 songs (3 each, and then they rotate). The atmosphere and format was super informal and fun. It was at the Bluebird theater. Mark and I managed to make our way to the front where we found a little space, giving us a great, up-close and personal spot.
Ingrid was great to listen to in person - she had a fun, confident nature. All of these artists are on tour together, in a bus, so they've gotten really close, and that was apparent in the performance and their interactions. And stories of doing flips using the bunks in the bus and perfecting dismounts - this was Ingrid, although it sounded like they all took part. Some songs were solo, some they all did together, and any variant. It was fun.
The other artists were Meiko, Cary Brothers, Jim Bianco, and Dan Wilson.
Meiko is an up-and-coming artist - pop/folk/guitar. She played well. My favorites were Jim Bianco and Dan Wilson. They played outside the norm. Jim Bianco was kind-of a crazy guy, a little off, but super creative and I found I really liked his style. His first song was a soulful love song he played on the piano - you got the feel he meant what he said. This was contrasted by his next song which was up, crazy and dynamic, singing about online stalkers. He doesn't just sing though, his whole person gets into the act. He varied - his voice, the instruments, the topics. He was showy, wearing nothing fancy. Mark pointed out that he spat a lot into the mic, which was true.
Dan Wilson was the other artist I really got into, but totally different style. Mellow guitar, thoughtful music. He had a song on freedom. When asked, people say they want freedom, but what do they do with that freedom? He pointed out, most of us just put one foot in front of the other and continue. But, if you really notice that freedom, what would you do with it? He's an artist from MN, not fancy. He struck me as pretty sharp. Sometimes I find it interesting how musicians can sound similar to the artists they really like. He said he liked Storyhill, and I could definitely hear similarities. Dan used to sing for Semisonic, with his more famous song being "Closing Time".
Cary Brothers was intense in his music, but had a super soft voice which made it very difficult to understand what he said, which I think was a little sad. His instruments way outdid his voice.
Now I have some more music to get and add to my iPOD collection - always a good thing.
And I have to say it was great getting to connect with Mark and heading down to Denver. I think we both had a good time.
Manure Methodologies
I live on dryland - 4.5 acres of it in the foothills of Colorado. Colorado is a pretty arid state, and unless you have access to irrigation water, grass has a hard time surviving. So, living on a small acreage property, with grazing critters, it's a continual challenge keeping the grass green - or bare minimum alive.
Grass in my little neck of the woods pretty much has one big chance each year to grow, and that is in the spring, provided there is adequate rain and snow! The soils here are pretty loose and sandy, so water retention is minimal.
In my time here, I've done a couple experiments managing the pasture. The biggest thing I learned is that too much critter time on the pasture brings it down to dirt in short order. So, the horses are limited to a small section of the pasture most of the time, to their dismay, and are turned out onto the large pasture about once a week for grazing and play. This they love!
The grass, however, does not. Even if the horses ate nothing, just walking on the grass kills it because it's so fragile.
But, a perk of the horses is manure. And their manure is excellent fertilizer for the grass. So long as it is not in too high of concentration.
What I've been doing is maintaining (growing) a manure pile, which ideally I'd spread each spring, before the precious spring rains come.
I have a tractor, but not one with a front end loader, and I do not own a manure spreader. A couple years ago I opted to hire the work out, thinking it would be a quick-n-easy job. But, with coordinating and assistance, it took multiple days, and I had to be here anyway. This year I contemplated putting up a sign in the neighborhood seeing if someone would be willing to rent their tractor and spreader out to me, but I hadn't gotten that far.
Well, last weekend I got ambitious, and decided to go at it with a shovel, wheel barrel, and rake, doing the equivalent job. I actually put a pretty good dent into the pile, and it's an awesome upper body and core workout. Try shimmying and shaking a full wheel barrel to dump just what you want for easy spreading. Not to mention warding off the occasional goat who wants to head butt and enjoy the simple pleasure of knocking that wheel barrel over. I can clearly cancel my membership to the gym.
The dogs were out helping too - I was sure they would roll and cover themselves, as I had just that morning finished the not-so-easy endeavor (for the bathroom - and me) of giving them baths. But, to my surprise they were good and stayed clean. Yeah Baka and Luke!
Anyway, I'm wondering now about not maintaining a manure pile, but rather always spreading it immediately onto the pasture. I know there is some benefit to letting the stuff "age". I think that helps mellow out the ammonia content, making it easier on the grass. Dunno - haven't done research. But, it would be MUCH easier than slowly building a pile over time, and suddenly having to eliminate it. Curious.
I've in the interim begun spreading right away for cleanings done now. We'll see if I end up with burn patches.
Anyway, last weekend's spreading turned out well timed, as I awoke to SNOW Monday morning! My cube neighbor teased me that if I'd known it was going to snow, I probably would have worked longer. I told him he was right - I probably woulda considered an all-nighter :) The only girl, surely who would spend a night excited to haul poop.
We're getting good moisture and the grass is already greening. Should take some before/after pics and see how things progress.
Grass in my little neck of the woods pretty much has one big chance each year to grow, and that is in the spring, provided there is adequate rain and snow! The soils here are pretty loose and sandy, so water retention is minimal.
In my time here, I've done a couple experiments managing the pasture. The biggest thing I learned is that too much critter time on the pasture brings it down to dirt in short order. So, the horses are limited to a small section of the pasture most of the time, to their dismay, and are turned out onto the large pasture about once a week for grazing and play. This they love!
The grass, however, does not. Even if the horses ate nothing, just walking on the grass kills it because it's so fragile.
But, a perk of the horses is manure. And their manure is excellent fertilizer for the grass. So long as it is not in too high of concentration.
What I've been doing is maintaining (growing) a manure pile, which ideally I'd spread each spring, before the precious spring rains come.
I have a tractor, but not one with a front end loader, and I do not own a manure spreader. A couple years ago I opted to hire the work out, thinking it would be a quick-n-easy job. But, with coordinating and assistance, it took multiple days, and I had to be here anyway. This year I contemplated putting up a sign in the neighborhood seeing if someone would be willing to rent their tractor and spreader out to me, but I hadn't gotten that far.
Well, last weekend I got ambitious, and decided to go at it with a shovel, wheel barrel, and rake, doing the equivalent job. I actually put a pretty good dent into the pile, and it's an awesome upper body and core workout. Try shimmying and shaking a full wheel barrel to dump just what you want for easy spreading. Not to mention warding off the occasional goat who wants to head butt and enjoy the simple pleasure of knocking that wheel barrel over. I can clearly cancel my membership to the gym.
The dogs were out helping too - I was sure they would roll and cover themselves, as I had just that morning finished the not-so-easy endeavor (for the bathroom - and me) of giving them baths. But, to my surprise they were good and stayed clean. Yeah Baka and Luke!
Anyway, I'm wondering now about not maintaining a manure pile, but rather always spreading it immediately onto the pasture. I know there is some benefit to letting the stuff "age". I think that helps mellow out the ammonia content, making it easier on the grass. Dunno - haven't done research. But, it would be MUCH easier than slowly building a pile over time, and suddenly having to eliminate it. Curious.
I've in the interim begun spreading right away for cleanings done now. We'll see if I end up with burn patches.
Anyway, last weekend's spreading turned out well timed, as I awoke to SNOW Monday morning! My cube neighbor teased me that if I'd known it was going to snow, I probably would have worked longer. I told him he was right - I probably woulda considered an all-nighter :) The only girl, surely who would spend a night excited to haul poop.
We're getting good moisture and the grass is already greening. Should take some before/after pics and see how things progress.
Monday, April 7, 2008
A nice pic from earlier this winter :)
Skiing Vail with familyOne of the rare times I got to ski with *both* of my brothers! :) Happy day.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
And seamstresses became button sewers...
This post is actually about my car, but it's inspired me to think about this - something I think about often. -- The line is from one of my favorite movies, Seabiscuit :) -- How specialized in tasks we have become - as a world. And how people are either unwilling or unable to debug a problem beyond their scope and template. This is crazily even true in the engineering world. And without readable error codes we are lost.
I'm thinking about this now because my car, sadly enough, is STILL broken! This is just about a classic case for Click-n-Clack. I'm preparing to call. One more shot.
So Tuesday I picked up my Mazda from Collins Mufflers in Loveland (I'm putting in a BIG PLUG for these guys - they are cool - and actually do have brains and are able to debug - and their prices and response to solve something - very good).
I should back up. My little car - 2001 Mazda Protege (yes, it's green, but that can't be a bad color) has been super reliable - up till Oct/Nov timeframe. It's got some good miles - I drive a lot. 132,000+. Well, it was in need of a new fan belt, as it had been exhibiting the classic squeal - for a long time (worst in Moab cuz it's dry). The Mazda LOVES trips to Moab, btw. Well, what drove me to take it into the Dealership is that it started not responding to pressing on the gas, beyond a certain speed (like 40 mph on the flats). This wasn't a constant problem, it was intermittent. And when it happened, the check engine light would start flashing, and when the problem ended, the light would just stay on. Typically once it started, it wouldn't stop until I restarted the car (sometimes that would help). When things got REALLY bad, it would also start shaking/shuddering when stopped b/c it couldn't idle properly.
At the start I wasn't super up on things, car-wise, and the car was getting older. The dealership suggested everything under the sun that needed to be replaced. They assured me that when all these things were done, the car would be all fixed up and good to go. They said the problem was just bad spark plugs. Anyway, replaced the spark plugs, they talked me into replacing the timing belt (which cost both an arm *and* leg), fan belt, and a bunch of other things to run my bill up to a whopping $1600. For my $3000 car. My bike is worth more, but the Mazda has been a good car, and I figure $1600 is way better than buying a new car, which I have a whole other set of thoughts on.
Car gets done - after multiple days. Pick it up, happy to have things done (I'd been biking to/from work, which is a bit of a haul). Picked it up, drove to work, and by the time I get there, it's already acted up and the check engine light is back on. Grrr... They also never changed the oil, which was past due, despite having done a 100 point check (oil must be on another sheet).
Take it back. This time they gave me a rental car, free (thankfully). And that part was cool - it was a new, sporty little Ford Focus. Nothing special, but fancier than the Mazda.
This time they said it was the ignition coil. OK. They only charged me for the part ($145 - still high), but no labor. And they changed the oil.
This *did* fix the press-on-gas-no-more-power problem, but the check engine light was STILL on! By this time, I was fed up with the dealership. Had the engine code checked later at Jiffy Lube, and it simply read that the car was idling fast. Seemed ok.
Since the car was driving well, I put on some new tires - nice ones this time b/c I wear out tires super fast. I ALSO replaced the windshield which was super badly pitted, and I figured if the car is all fixed up, and I'm going to drive it for another 100,000 miles, I might as well be able to see.
Well, a month or so later, problem came back. I drove it this way for a while, till it got super bad. Had an interesting time getting up and over Loveland Pass one day, and later getting up the last hill towards Denver. I needed my car back. Driving the Tahoe takes *way* too much gas.
Took it back to the dealership, since the check engine light was still on from their last job. They told me it was the catalytic converter - at the manifold. And, it would cost $1300 to replace. NO WAY!
This time I decided to compare prices b/c this was getting out of hand, but once again, this still seemed better than a new car.
Well, called Collin Mufflers in Loveland. They were able to do it for $700. Getting the part the same place - the manufacturer. They also took the time to talk about the problem, and what was going on. And also told me that catalytic converters don't just go bad on their own. They are designed to burn fuel that is left unburned in the engine intake manifold. And, if an engine problem is causing excess fuel to be present, you can replace the converter and the new one will go bad again. This was good to know. The dealership didn't bother to tell me this. Collins Mufflers did tell me my converter was indeed bad - off the charts, but recommended I immediately get the car re-checked once replaced. I wondered where, as the dealership surely wouldn't find anything (real). I also should say, Collins Mufflers had limited ability to read the engine codes, so they could only debug so far. They said there was a chance the dealership had replaced all the stuff that caused the converter to go bad at the get-go. That was the hope anyway. Hoping the converter was the last thing to replace. Kinda made sense to me - spark plugs and ignition coil could both affect fuel burning.
Well, picked up the car Tuesday, and none such luck :( Biked to pick the car up. Drove to work, and half-way there on the interstate, got the tell-tale hint of power loss (I'm getting good at feeling any change). Then real power loss hit, and the check engine light flashed, once again. My heart sank. It really did.
My poor car, I've given you everything and have really tried to keep you going. And you are failing me!!! Crap. I've put in so much $.
Those were my immediate thoughts.
Lunchtime I decided to call Collins Mufflers and let them know the check engine light came back on and power loss is back. They said I should get the car checked out right away. Cuz if I just keep driving it, I'll kill my new $700 c.c. I asked where? I told them about my $1600 dealership experience.
They recommended Advantage Automotive in Loveland. Gave me specific guys to talk to. Cool. Thinking positive.
A side story, I called information to get their #, and info greeted me with "Happy April Fools Day!" I have to say, I didn't find this funny.
Dropped the Mazda off this morning, and once again the discussion came to engine codes. Those damn engine codes. I already know the engine codes are not pin-pointing the problem. W/o them though nowadays mechanics are dead in the water. I feel like I should know engines better so I can start debugging on my own. How hard can it be? How many parts are there really that affect fuel burning and can go bad and have the specific symptoms I'm seeing? Feeling a little frustrated. More-so b/c they weren't too curious about hearing the specific car behaviors, which is crazy to me, b/c those are the clues!
Anyway, biked home. Called later in the day to check on progress. Engine codes are telling nothing, BUT I was reassured to hear they were driving it around to get it to act up. So far, the Mazda is playing nice and not showing the issue, so it's staying overnight. I really hope it acts up in the morning.
So, that's the story and status. Still do not know the final issue. I'm hopeful for Advantage Automotive. And, they've told me I've incurred no cost at this point. I'd have to say they are also on the cool end. Maybe not quite as cool as Collins Mufflers, but if they can resolve the issue with the Mazda, they will be WAY UP THERE on my list! :)
So, think good thoughts for my little Mazda car. The ATM (all-terrain-mazda) would be sad missing its trip to Moab this spring!
I'm thinking about this now because my car, sadly enough, is STILL broken! This is just about a classic case for Click-n-Clack. I'm preparing to call. One more shot.
So Tuesday I picked up my Mazda from Collins Mufflers in Loveland (I'm putting in a BIG PLUG for these guys - they are cool - and actually do have brains and are able to debug - and their prices and response to solve something - very good).
I should back up. My little car - 2001 Mazda Protege (yes, it's green, but that can't be a bad color) has been super reliable - up till Oct/Nov timeframe. It's got some good miles - I drive a lot. 132,000+. Well, it was in need of a new fan belt, as it had been exhibiting the classic squeal - for a long time (worst in Moab cuz it's dry). The Mazda LOVES trips to Moab, btw. Well, what drove me to take it into the Dealership is that it started not responding to pressing on the gas, beyond a certain speed (like 40 mph on the flats). This wasn't a constant problem, it was intermittent. And when it happened, the check engine light would start flashing, and when the problem ended, the light would just stay on. Typically once it started, it wouldn't stop until I restarted the car (sometimes that would help). When things got REALLY bad, it would also start shaking/shuddering when stopped b/c it couldn't idle properly.
At the start I wasn't super up on things, car-wise, and the car was getting older. The dealership suggested everything under the sun that needed to be replaced. They assured me that when all these things were done, the car would be all fixed up and good to go. They said the problem was just bad spark plugs. Anyway, replaced the spark plugs, they talked me into replacing the timing belt (which cost both an arm *and* leg), fan belt, and a bunch of other things to run my bill up to a whopping $1600. For my $3000 car. My bike is worth more, but the Mazda has been a good car, and I figure $1600 is way better than buying a new car, which I have a whole other set of thoughts on.
Car gets done - after multiple days. Pick it up, happy to have things done (I'd been biking to/from work, which is a bit of a haul). Picked it up, drove to work, and by the time I get there, it's already acted up and the check engine light is back on. Grrr... They also never changed the oil, which was past due, despite having done a 100 point check (oil must be on another sheet).
Take it back. This time they gave me a rental car, free (thankfully). And that part was cool - it was a new, sporty little Ford Focus. Nothing special, but fancier than the Mazda.
This time they said it was the ignition coil. OK. They only charged me for the part ($145 - still high), but no labor. And they changed the oil.
This *did* fix the press-on-gas-no-more-power problem, but the check engine light was STILL on! By this time, I was fed up with the dealership. Had the engine code checked later at Jiffy Lube, and it simply read that the car was idling fast. Seemed ok.
Since the car was driving well, I put on some new tires - nice ones this time b/c I wear out tires super fast. I ALSO replaced the windshield which was super badly pitted, and I figured if the car is all fixed up, and I'm going to drive it for another 100,000 miles, I might as well be able to see.
Well, a month or so later, problem came back. I drove it this way for a while, till it got super bad. Had an interesting time getting up and over Loveland Pass one day, and later getting up the last hill towards Denver. I needed my car back. Driving the Tahoe takes *way* too much gas.
Took it back to the dealership, since the check engine light was still on from their last job. They told me it was the catalytic converter - at the manifold. And, it would cost $1300 to replace. NO WAY!
This time I decided to compare prices b/c this was getting out of hand, but once again, this still seemed better than a new car.
Well, called Collin Mufflers in Loveland. They were able to do it for $700. Getting the part the same place - the manufacturer. They also took the time to talk about the problem, and what was going on. And also told me that catalytic converters don't just go bad on their own. They are designed to burn fuel that is left unburned in the engine intake manifold. And, if an engine problem is causing excess fuel to be present, you can replace the converter and the new one will go bad again. This was good to know. The dealership didn't bother to tell me this. Collins Mufflers did tell me my converter was indeed bad - off the charts, but recommended I immediately get the car re-checked once replaced. I wondered where, as the dealership surely wouldn't find anything (real). I also should say, Collins Mufflers had limited ability to read the engine codes, so they could only debug so far. They said there was a chance the dealership had replaced all the stuff that caused the converter to go bad at the get-go. That was the hope anyway. Hoping the converter was the last thing to replace. Kinda made sense to me - spark plugs and ignition coil could both affect fuel burning.
Well, picked up the car Tuesday, and none such luck :( Biked to pick the car up. Drove to work, and half-way there on the interstate, got the tell-tale hint of power loss (I'm getting good at feeling any change). Then real power loss hit, and the check engine light flashed, once again. My heart sank. It really did.
My poor car, I've given you everything and have really tried to keep you going. And you are failing me!!! Crap. I've put in so much $.
Those were my immediate thoughts.
Lunchtime I decided to call Collins Mufflers and let them know the check engine light came back on and power loss is back. They said I should get the car checked out right away. Cuz if I just keep driving it, I'll kill my new $700 c.c. I asked where? I told them about my $1600 dealership experience.
They recommended Advantage Automotive in Loveland. Gave me specific guys to talk to. Cool. Thinking positive.
A side story, I called information to get their #, and info greeted me with "Happy April Fools Day!" I have to say, I didn't find this funny.
Dropped the Mazda off this morning, and once again the discussion came to engine codes. Those damn engine codes. I already know the engine codes are not pin-pointing the problem. W/o them though nowadays mechanics are dead in the water. I feel like I should know engines better so I can start debugging on my own. How hard can it be? How many parts are there really that affect fuel burning and can go bad and have the specific symptoms I'm seeing? Feeling a little frustrated. More-so b/c they weren't too curious about hearing the specific car behaviors, which is crazy to me, b/c those are the clues!
Anyway, biked home. Called later in the day to check on progress. Engine codes are telling nothing, BUT I was reassured to hear they were driving it around to get it to act up. So far, the Mazda is playing nice and not showing the issue, so it's staying overnight. I really hope it acts up in the morning.
So, that's the story and status. Still do not know the final issue. I'm hopeful for Advantage Automotive. And, they've told me I've incurred no cost at this point. I'd have to say they are also on the cool end. Maybe not quite as cool as Collins Mufflers, but if they can resolve the issue with the Mazda, they will be WAY UP THERE on my list! :)
So, think good thoughts for my little Mazda car. The ATM (all-terrain-mazda) would be sad missing its trip to Moab this spring!
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