bookmark_borderGeek mod.

I am planning to modify Roombie — that’s the name of our Roomba vacuuming robot.

I’m not a super geek who mods all my gadgets. But this is necessary.

Roombie bashes into furniture and the little factory bumper doesn’t do much cushioning.

I am not exaggerating, Roombie pushes the dining chairs several inches across the room and has bumped one of my MCM chairs leaving a mark — unacceptable.

I am now on the hunt for some very thin high density foam so as not to interfere with the charging mechanism.

Now before you think I am nuts and am only imagining this problem (as has been suggested) someone also has identified this issue and is selling Roomba bumpers on Ebay.

I may not be a super geek but I am still too much a geek to order someone else’s foam and glue combo.

bookmark_borderFore! …and drinks!

I played golf this weekend.

It was pretty obvious quite quickly that I am not an excellent golfer but I did pretty damn well for new player. (I was advised that I have none of those pesky self-esteem issues).

I can’t drive to save my life but get me to the mid-fairway and I am not too horrible at all. Plus I am good putter. And my chipping was excellent. I have a gift with the pitching wedge. Who knew?

I’m surprised as hell but I love golf!

What’s not to love:

  • Drinking! And the drinks drive right up to you!
  • Motorized carts!
  • Snacks!
  • Gear galore!
  • The 9th hole break!
  • The 19th hole!
  • Did I mention the drink cart?

And shoes! Golf is a sport with nice shoes. I bought a pair today.

I am ready to embrace my new sport — GOLF!