June 5, 2008

GPS is now awsome

I have been finding my in-car driving directions (GPS) to be amazingly useful. I love the way I've grown to trust it enough to take little side-roads/alternate routes, allowing me to see streets and places I've never seen before (even though I've lived in this area for almost a decade). I got the "TomTom One" around December, and I don't regret my purchase at all.

So I'm currently recommending the "TomTom One", 3rd Edition:
TomTom ONE 3rd Edition 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator

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a wine recommendation: J.W. Morris Merlot 2005

Had an excellent drinking/dinner wine this evening; thought I'd pass along the recommendation.

J.W. Morris, Merlot, (California); 2005 vintage

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I saw one review online that really panned the 2004 Merlot, and complained of an "aftertaste"; my experience (with the 2005) was quite the opposite, as I found the wine to be mild and pleasant. A quick search online lead to other amateur reviewers with a few negative reviews, so I thought I should throw in my opinion/recommendation for this "bargain wine." Grab some if you find it! (Try Trader Joes if you're in California.)

Caveat/disclaimer: As with all wines (but esp. with mass produced or 'discount' wines), one never knows if they were able to maintain a consistent vintage, or if the bottling/corking process was consistent. Your experience may vary. (But I think you have good odds.)