What's everyone's background?

[TXwaterdog]

I use the NASA spacescapes for my computer background.. it auto updates and uses real pictures from space, might I just say w o w.

I on the other hand am a Realtor. I have a BFA in communication design/ multimedia marketing.

I've been into ECO my whole life and have constantly done my little things to save the planet without turning into a vegan hippie that smells like patchouli. How you might be asking.. I don't use plastic bags at the grocery store for one (never have). I volunteer a couple of times a year for various things. One of the things I used to do but haven't in a couple of years is snorkel the local waterways and clean-out plastic bags and other debris from them. You'd be surprised how many I'd find. It is IMO our #1 wasted byproduct that can be 100% eliminated. I'll try to stay off my plastic bag soapbox here.. but that's just a hot-button for me. Now I'm off to save the planet one little step at a time... ok maybe not so much but I'll carpool to get there.

[tazziboy7]

Ryan
I am from the north west
but a transplant to Nashville TN
Jack of all trades "bachelors" of none
I work for the state building equipment for mentally and physically disabled people on "the wavier list"
in the garage there is
1) 1987 325is BMW my DD and hope to be green sleeper one day
2) 1988 Suzuki Samurai hope to have it drunken SAM
3) Yerf-dog yard go-kart pondering if it going ethanol or electric
4) Mazda Miata (wife's)
5) most of the parts for a still
inventor at heart
and hello every one

[spacer]

I've done several things over the course of my life so far, but the two
I've done the most are driving big trucks over-the-road and wrenching on airplanes.
At the moment, I'm preparing to enter school for a network administration diploma, just for a nice change of pace.

...and hopefully a little more family/hobby time.

[evimarn]

Hi, presently I work in a Biology Lab, also worked in electronics and compute related jobs,like cars mechanical and electrical side
Nice to be part of this group, where I can learn a lot from you guys.

[Rurfen]

I'm a senior in college, studying Environmental Information and Mapping. I just got a 2000 Chevy S-10 and am very interested in getting as much out each gallon as I can. I just joined in an effort to procrastinate further on my projects, and am very excited to read more of the forum once I get the chance to. Any tips for trucks?

[Frank Lee]

Any tips for trucks?

Yes, don't use them unless you are hauling big loads.

[EcoBill]

Going for my MBA in Sustainable Business w/ concentration in Renewable Energy

Director of Business Development and Marketing @ a solar company

Worked on Japanese cars for 8 years and currently on VW for the past 2.
Also putting together a biodiesel processor that will be powered by 500w DIY solar panels that im making and a small wind turbine. Should be operational by JAN 1st

So far my avg mpg in the TDI is 45mpg, would like to shoot higher. Currently dont have any eco mods.

[deathtrain]

Been working on cars since i was 6 or so with my dad. High school I did extra classes in auto mechanics. Got into the Marines and got into being a tweak. Now I am in the power generation field.

[66sprint6]

Im an Accountant workin with my Family's small business. Im a gearhead, Ford lover and enjoy goin fast so this is a new world to me but Im havin fun...I can still modify and see results, just not at the local track LOL. My hobbies mostly involve automobiles in some way, all the way down to my love of R/C Scale rock crawling.
Matt

[GRU]

Semi truck dispatcher