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Saturday, December 19, 2009
Volvo Truck Ads
These short stories about Volvo truck drivers say as much about their countries/environments/national characters as the trucks themselves.
Crowded Amsterdam streets:
Norway's narrow icy roads:
Australian roadtrains:
Volvo Globetrotter interior (nicer than many hotels I've stayed at):
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Complete Far Side, Vol. 3: Downhill.
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Huangcheng Noodle House (Oakland)
Phnom Penh (Alameda)
Sistory Thai Kitchen (Albany)
O2 Valley (Cupertino)
Harris Ranch (Coalinga)
Mountain Quail Cafe (Quartzsite)
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Asian Market (Liberal, Kansas)
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Lidia's (Kansas City)
Oyster Society (Marco Island)
Mersea's (Avila Beach)
Brix (Flagstaff)
Wingtip (SF)
7 Mile House (Brisbane)
Gyppo Ale Mill (Shelter Cove)
Canyon Club Brewery (Moraga)
Limewood (Berkeley)
Trader Vic's (Emeryville)
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