David Wiederrich

Hydroplanes Returning to D.C.?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:09:44 -0500

A great question was posed by a smart fan. Unlimited Hydroplanes used to race on the Potomac, so wouldn’t it be great if they could return? Read how this might be a possibility for H1 Unlimited’s expansion plans.

Dave

Plan Winter Retirement Travel Now

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:34:05 -0500

Now is the time to plan that winter retirement travel getaway. TravelTirement takes a look at some great getaways, both warm and cold. Now is the time to get away!

My 21 Year Old's Martini

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Milestones.

We all live them, many are enjoyable, and some are down right funny. You’ll enjoy my look at my son turning 21 and having that “ceremonial” first drink in the Retirement Countdown post for 2593.

You may or may not relate to this, but you have to admit that getting a “fully functioning child” to age 21 is an accomplishment and a relief.

H1 Annual Awards Replay

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:04:05 -0500

Each year, H1 Unlimited holds their annual meeting. Unlimited Hydroplane Racing . com pays attention to these events.

This year, it was at the Westin in Seattle and along with a few pointed questions I’ve posed about some important rules updates, you can watch a recording on this video.

Travel Memories: Souvenir or Trash?

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:39:00 -0500

A colleague just got back from an extended trip to Indonesia and spent a lot of time in Bali. She brought back a fridge magnet and I wrote a post on my TravelTirement site.

Tell me if you agree with my assessment, or I’m being too critical.

Hydroplanes in China? Maybe.

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:05:05 -0500

When a sport is successful and exciting, it has a tendency to grow. That’s what could happen to North America’s Unlimited Hydroplane Racing sport.

Doha, Qatar is the only international location today, but that could change with the interest being paid by people in China.

Check out what could happen when egos get in the way.

Steak or Chicken? That Will be $8.50!

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:03:05 -0500

On a recent trip described on TravelTirement, I look at the lost golden age of flying in “Steak or Chicken? That will be $8.50.”

Flying used to be a big deal. We got dressed up, acted civilized and was treated the same. Today, it is not uncommon to see pajamas worn for travel. “Nuff said. Read on.

1951 Gold Cup Race

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:05 -0500

In this post on the Unlimited Hydroplane Racing, we get to enjoy a video from a 1951 Gold Cup Race in Seattle.

No only are the old boats extremely good looking, it is fun to see the old Seattle skyline.

Classic Race Boat Racing to Auction

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:05 -0500

Unlimited Hydroplanes get sold - sometimes they are very old ones that change hands. In this post, called “Classic Ferrari-Powered Boat Racing to Auction”, I look at a beautiful old boat with Ferrari power.

Not many like this one!

Spotlight on Miss Madison Racing

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:05 -0500

On my Unlimited Hydroplane Racing site, I am learning about what is an exciting sport - the fastest boats in the world.

This post is a quick look at one of the teams, and a very recognizable boat.

Tuition Doesn't Have to be Imposing

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:03:06 -0500

On TravelTirement, I talk about my passion for travel as I document my journey to retirement. One specific section of the site is called the Retirement Countdown. When I realized I had a specific number of days remaining to retirement, I started posting the countdown number and a milestone topic as they occurred.

If you are on your way to retirement, come visit the site and get into the conversation. You might enjoy this milestone called “2618 - Tuition Doesn’t Have To Be Imposing.”

Enjoy.

An Oasis in the Desert - With Golf

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:04:06 -0500

On a recent business trip, I stayed at the Scottsdale Princess, a fine Fairmont property. Enjoy the review that I placed on TravelTirement and feel free to weigh in on your own experiences - either there or in other Scottsdale locations.

I really fell in love with Scottsdale and can’t wait to go back! (I’m sure it had nothing to do with playing golf at the TPC Scottsdale and almost getting a whole in one!)

Welcome Schoolhouse Supplies

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:36:00 -0500

In Welcome Schoolhouse Supplies on Click. Buy. Help., I am starting a new series to “catch up” on introducing new organizations to the best fundraising idea around.

Early in the Click. Buy. Help history, I introduced new groups, but as interest grew in this fundraising tool, it became harder to keep up. Now, starting with the first organization to join, I’m sharing a profile of each group, in the order they joined.

Drop by, check out the good work Schoolhouse Supplies does for teachers in the Portland, Oregon area and feel free to help them through your online purchases.

Dave

Welcome!

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:41:00 -0500

Thank you for visiting my Tumblr site. Here, you will find all my blogs and web sites in one convenient location.

Stop. Take a look around. Feel free to comment.

Dave