John & Becky Bunting

For some crazy reason, in the last year or two, the price people are willing to pay for jeans has gone through the roof. I have been buying my jeans from Old Navy for the last 7 years. The Old Navy jeans are cheap and they fit good.

In the last couple of years, I have had jobs where I can wear jeans to work. When I worked at Datamark I wore jeans every day. I never really liked it because I did not feel very professional. At my new job with Pacific Technology Solutions, I can wear jeans almost every day but I choose not to. I made it a personal rule to limit how many times during the week I wear jeans. The only problem with my jeans was they were looking kinda ratty. I needed to get a new pair.

I went out and tried on several different brands and styles over the last couple of months. Then I remembered my teenage desire to get a pair of Diesel Jeans. Since I was in High School I have wanted a pair of Diesel Jeans. I always thought they were way cooler than regular jeans. The Diesel brand to me meant edgy and rugged. I never got a pair of Diesel Jeans in High School or College. Over the years I would visit department stores and stare at the jeans. I always thought to myself “when I make lots of money I will get a pair.”

With my new job and a need for jeans, I found it was the perfect opportunity to get a pair of Diesel Jeans. I searched around the internet and local stores trying to find the best deal. I then found a Diesel outlet store in Ventura, CA. Last weekend, on the way to San Luis Obispo we dropped by the store and I finally got a pair of Diesel Jeans. I think they are the best jeans I have ever had and I don’t believe I will buy any other brand of jeans. Of course, I am biased.

Below is a pair of jeans I considered getting but I think it would look a little weird.

We got 28.2 MPG in our AWD Subaru Outback. Our Subaru gets great gas milage for being AWD. The only complaint I have is the space. The car is just too small for us. If we were a couple of midgets it would be great but there is not enough leg room. This is a big problem, so much so, the cars days are numbered. Maybe next year, we will replace it.

We went to Costco this week and encountered this sign. I think its crazy they are limiting people from buying rice based on their past behavior. Which means one thing, they are tracking what you buy.

We just added our phot0s for 2008.

Check them out by going to “Photo Gallery” on the menu above or go to: http://jlbunting.com/pictures/

I also, updated the “Our Rides” section. Go to “Our Rides” on the menu above or go to: http://jlbunting.com/our-rides/

Enjoy. Management.

I started going to Panda Express after we moved to CA. When I lived in Salt Lake City, UT I found a really good cheap Chinese restaurant by my house. I would frequent them regularly and had the menu memorized. They had the best Crab Rangoon and General Tso’s chicken. Maybe, someday I will drop by again and get some.

Since we have been living in OC we have gone to Pick Up Stix a couple of times. Its really good, I think its the best chain restaurant for cheap Chinese food around.

So, on Friday night we went out to dinner and went back to Panda Express. In the middle of our meal, Becky and I realized how nasty Panda Express is. Compared to Pick Up Stix, there is no contest. We finished as much as we could and swore off Panda Express.

If you get a chance you have to go to Pick Up Stix. Becky really likes the Broccoli Beef.

So, is this the future of marketing?

Seriously, I think dairy farmers are getting desperate for customers.