Archive for April, 2008
How You Can Turn $14 into $564
April 3rd, 2008 categories: Green Living
We are always trying to be more earth friendly and budget conscious, so I was excited when I saw that Costco had energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs in packs of 10 for $13.99. That’s $1.39 per bulb, which is way cheaper than most places I have seen them. I’ve seen them at the grocery store for about $5 bucks a pop. I always thought it would cost a small fortune to replace all of the bulbs in our house, but now it is affordable. The savings gets even better. On the box it states that you will save $564 in energy costs per package. In our house that is a $2820 savings. That is a nice vacation!
Environmental Benefits:
• They last 10 times longer than the standard 60 watt 1000 hour bulbs.
• In one package of the compact fluorescent bulbs you save enough energy to light the average home for over 2 years.
• The greenhouse gases saved using the bulbs in 1 package are the equivalent to planting 80 trees.
For more information on the benefits of compact fluorescent lighting as well as buying tips visit:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls
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Blue Bird Special
April 3rd, 2008 categories: Fun
The spring skiing doesn’t get much better than this! Blue skies, 55 degrees, and Squaw Valley. We hit the freeway by 10am. Stopped at Awful Anniesin Auburn for a late breakfast & were on KT-22 by noon. To my surprise it was far less busy than I thought it would be, being spring break and a Friday. We didn’t wait in one lift line all day.
I also forgot how big the mountain is. Thirty-three lifts access 6 peaks, 4,000 acres, and 2,850 vertical feet of terrain. Compared to our home mountain of Sugar Bowl which has 4 peaks, 1500 acres, and 1500 vert. It’s 3x’s the terrain. Squaw has had 416 inches at 8200 ft this year. There’s going to be snow for months.
So we cruised the hill from KT to Shirley. Then we did laps in the Belmont Park to hit some jumps & bonk around. Then it was off to Gold Coast for Blue Moon’s & garlic fries. Before you know it, the bartender called last call & we were buttering around in the afternoon slush. Soooooooooo Funnnnnnnnnnnnn.
We landed at the base of the village and there was a wine & chocolate tasting. It’s just so fun to sit out on the deck in the sun to people watch & listen to tunes.
To end the day was a medium pizza at Le Chamois. Tons of local folks. Super low key & relaxed. Wonderful pizza.
So for all of you thinking about getting out the boat, IT’S STILL SNOWBOARD SEASON.
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