Monday, May 22, 2006

Back from Florida

Walt Disney World--Triathlon and Touring

We returned Sunday from a great vacation to Florida. On the trip Joanne and Barbara competed in the Danskin Triathlon at Disney World. The race went well for both. Next, it was off to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney/MGM for Joanne, Barbara, Dave, Dan, and Margie.

A visit with Crush from "Finding Nemo" at Epcot.













Joanne cruelly deafens Mickey.












Behind the scenes tour at MGM lets us know what it's like to be near a truck explosion.











Sanibel Island

We later headed down to Sanibel Island for some relaxation in the sand and surf. The Wheatleys joined us their for bird watching, kayaking, sunbathing and general lazing around.

Daniel travels in style











Dave gets pinned by a one year old!













Joanne a.ka. Queen of the Kayak














Kayak company brochure shot










Barbara on the malaria trail.










Beach fun

Look out beach, here I come!











Daniel shows Anida where the best shells are.











Daniel--"Who is this dude holding me?"


Sunday, May 07, 2006

How Do Gasoline Prices Compare Over Time?

Changes in the Price of Gasoline and Other Consumer Items Between 1982-84 and 2006

It's something most Americans take for granted: The cost of living goes up a little bit every year. But a look at price trends over the past two decades shows that gasoline prices have increased much less than many of the common items we purchase everyday.

Thanks to Tiffany Johnson and ExxonMobil