Cree LED

Like many consumers we have been wondering what the lighting future may bring. We made the final switch a couple years ago to LED's at Christmas. We've known the lighting world was changing and have tried other non-incandescent alternatives like fluorescents. I've never liked fluorescents because they are slow to start and their color goes from bad to hideous. We tried one of the early $25 LED light-bulb replacements. It was a joke with very little light and an oversized price. We had finally settled on halogens. They met our needs and used about 75% of the energy of incandescents.

We didn't stop looking at options and this summer at one of the local big boxes found Cree LED's. At $6-7 each the price is manageable. What really stands out is the unit does offer comparable, if not superior, light to the old bulbs. We've had a number in place for a few months now. It's too early to tell how long they will last or if the color will eventually become less than desirable, but so far they are an improvement over the old standard of lights.

Patent Pending

We were excited to see Holiday Inn has applied for a patent on a bath towel. ;)

Exterminate... Exterminate

They supposedly make baseball bats at this plant, but the architecture seems to indicate a major Dalek influence. ;-)

You won't understand this post if you are not a Dr. Who fan.

Solar Array

The Wilderness Center in Wilmont, Ohio has added these large solar arrays to generate power for the site. Besides using renewable energy, the solar arrays provide covered parking for a few guests.

Crocs

Who gets to the airport and thinks, "I forgot my ugly, resin shoes and need to buy a pair"?

Light Lashes

I'm not certain the hip, re-designed bug will inspire this level of affection.

Dancing Cocktails

Was it just us or does this bar sign in Sandpoint, Idaho raise images of cocktail glasses with legs dancing on the bar? Each time we saw the sign, at least one of us started laughing at the mental image it raised.