Latest "toy" additions: DVD Burner; Dazzle Video Creator USB Adapter so that we can "create" movies to watch while mobile from Icon DVD/MP3/CD Player with Icon's overhead plasma screen. I was able to splurge because my employer gave us a hefty "results sharing" aka year-end bonus. Even had some $$ left over to pay some "real" bills. They definitely made up for the financial crisis it was in a few years ago.

I tested the DVD Burner last night....the video and audio play on my PC and home DVD player, but the audio can't be heard on the mobile DVD. I wanted to try to "create" a couple of movies for the kids to watch on our 4+ hour road trip tomorrow to Laughlin, NV.

I'm getting comp'd for the rooms from my stay in Las Vegas last November and because I spent a fair chunk of change at the Rio. Looking forward to getting away for a few days. It's been a while since we've taken a mini-vacation. DramaKween and I were just talking about the mini-vacations we've taken and which ones were the most memorable. We decided the local trips we've taken over the years -- where we didn't have to fly -- are the most memorable and we had the most fun.

Right now, I'm burning all my MP3s to "test" on the mobile thingy in my ride. I really gave the salesperson where I bought the mobile stuff a hard time. I was upset because they installed the equipment but didn't tell me about the "things to watch out for" when trying to use some of the functions. I probably embarassed DramaKween during my "rant" but she was very quiet. In retrospect, I shouldn't have ranted at the guy.

I apologized to DramaKween for my behavior (as an adult) and she didn't have much to say. I apologized to her & will later apologize to the salesperson because after I got home and tried their suggestions on the "gotchas", I still felt crummy because of my rantings.

I'll probably post some pics of our road trip along the way as it progresses.

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