Life With Middie, Our Tesla Experiences
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Episodes
Day 31 - A Month Later, Two Lives Changed!
October 20, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.34 MBTime to look back and realize the change we've already experienced now that we've driven a Model 3 for 31 days.
July 4th - Drive American!
October 20, 2018 00:00 - 5 seconds - 1.86 MBCelebrate a car built in the land of the free and the home of the brave, Tesla!
July 12th - Middie's Not Always Like an iPhone
October 20, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MBTesla doesn't update all cars at the same time. So, getting new software isn't like how it works on your phone.
Day 30 - We Slept a Little Too Long
October 05, 2018 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.36 MBBedside assembly was where Middie caused us to be this Sunday morning. And Alexa couldn't save the day.
Day 29 - Cars and Coffee at STL Motorcars in Chesterfield MO
October 02, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 9.08 MBOur first car show, and while the focus would be exotics, you know who is the star of every parking lot she graces with her presence!
Day 27 - Making Room for Others
September 27, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.04 MBToday was a tale of two chargers, one ultra dependable, super fast and in demand, the other my old Voltec that finally gives up the ghost.
Day 28 - Getting Ready for the Show
September 27, 2018 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.56 MBIt's time for Middie's first "Cars and Coffee", and we can't show up with Yellowstone dirt! Besides, any car drives better when it's clean...
Day 26 - Back to Work and the Best Solution IMHO
September 27, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.68 MBWith our 35th Wedding Anniversary trip now a cherished memory, time to go back to work. And Creep Mode gets engaged as I barely avoid a minor fender bender.
Day 25 - One Last Celebration
September 21, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.45 MBFinally, our two weeks of vacation are at an end. But a stop for a charge and lunch at the Schnitzelbank Restaurant in Jasper Indiana made our last day special and brought back many fond memories.
Day 23 - Time For A Range Test
September 15, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.52 MBIt's another day of travel, and time to see if a Model 3 can really go 310 miles on a charge.
Day 24 - Jasper Indiana Tesla Destination Charger Test
September 15, 2018 00:00 - 38 seconds - 3.74 MBWow, Jasper Indiana is an EV oasis in Southern Indiana, and I'm so proud to say it's my hometown!
Day 22 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 10 - A Long Way Home
September 11, 2018 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.2 MB861 miles driving in one day with a Model 3? Oh yes, this isn't just a commuter car, it's the one that does it all!
Day 21 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 9 – Make Way For Middie
September 05, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.5 MBAs with every vacation, it was time to go back home. And the wildlife came out early to clear the way and send us off in style.
Day 20 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 8 – The Wheels On The Bus Go Round And Round
September 01, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBOur last full day in Yellowstone, and it was more amazing than we could have ever expected. A lone pronghorn defends her territory against two coyotes, and we were there to see it!
Day 19 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 7 – Faithful Geysers and Falls We'll Always Remember
August 27, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBWith Middie taking advantage of the descent, we encounter what makes Yellowstone so unique, the 300+ geysers that blanket the southwest portion of the park. And a visit to "Old Faithful" validates that this is an official trip.
Day 18 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 6 – Middie’s First Dirt Road
August 24, 2018 00:00 - 38 seconds - 8.01 MBWhile not a part of the original "plan" for the day, our Tesla Model 3 gets broken in a little too soon!
Day 17 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 5 – Snow Showers In June
August 21, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 8.2 MBIt's our 35th wedding anniversary, and it's the first (and likely last time) we'll ever see snow fall on our special day!
Day 16 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 4 - Yellowstone Falls and Frosty Trails
August 17, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBToday we experienced the Upper Falls' power and fury and enjoyed Middie's cold weather creature comforts for the first time. Then, it was time to venture out on a frosty trail for an old fashioned cowboy cookout.
Day 15 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 3 - A Free Pass
August 14, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutes - 9.58 MBThree days on the road to Yellowstone results in the smell of Hydrogen Sulfide , bubbling mud, a bison siting, and free electricity for Middie!
Day 13 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 1 - Don't Forget To Pack Your Key Card!
August 11, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 8.01 MBWe begin our 1,400+ mile drive to Yellowstone with a full Frunk and Trunk and six Supercharger stops later, we're ready for more!
Day 14 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 2 - Ice Caps, ICE Trucks, and Ice Water at Pizza Hut
August 11, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.89 MBOur second day reminds us of God's blessings and the beauty of His creation. And free Pizza Hut caps off a wonderful day on the road.
Day 12 - Once Every Five Years, Whether We Need To Or Not...
August 09, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.61 MBWe're one day away from starting the biggest adventure of our lives so far, and it's far longer than what 310 miles of range can take us!
Day 11 - No More Range Anxiety!
August 08, 2018 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.01 MBIt dawns on me today that I've finally free.
Day 10 - Close Call
August 07, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 6.02 MBNot a normal drive to work as I witness an accident right in front of me. But Middie has my back!
Day 9 - Middie Poses For Pictures, Then Proves She's Boss By Throwing Me In Autopilot Jail
August 07, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutes - 8.71 MBWhile meeting new friends and sharing a good time photographing our new Model 3s, we later perform a shakedown cruise in preparation for our #MiddieGoesToYellowstone roadtrip. And she reminds us who's the sheriff of Autopilot!
Day 8 - Take Me Out To The Ballgame
August 04, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.7 MBMiddie is quite the Diva but willingly leaves her friendly confines (the garage) to take me to the ballgame!
Day 6 - Deborah's "Firmware" Reboot
August 03, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 8.65 MBToday my wife of 35 years joins Middie as being responsive and positive once again. And don't miss participating in our free audiobook giveaways with an email to [email protected], starting this month!
Day 5 - Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder
July 31, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.28 MBWith my wife in the hospital and Middie at the Tesla Service Center, the day started rough, but I discovered that absence truly makes the heart grow fonder, for both of the ladies in my life! And one of them makes it back home...
Day 4 - She's Alive, She's Alive!
July 28, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.61 MBFinally, my long nightmare ends, Middie is alive and kicking once again!
Day 3 - Middie the Trailer Queen
July 27, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.57 MBListen as I detail Middie's first and hopefully last flat bed ride to the Service Center!
Day 2 - Day of Rest
July 27, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.97 MBMiddie's at bedside assembly, good thing "Cruiser" comes to the rescue!
Introduction To "Life With Middie"
July 26, 2018 00:00 - 36 seconds - 858 KBReady to learn about an EV lifestyle with a Tesla Model 3? Join us as we share our ups and downs, our joy and our pain with "Middie", our Midnight Silver with Aero wheels Tesla Model 3.
Day 1 - Delivery and Disappointment
July 26, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.98 MBEnjoy the music that accompanied our first day (May 26th) with Middie Gift on the Altar Praise - Praises on the Altar, Volume II https://open.spotify.com/album/4dRTyTus1y3R5foDxSxJKt?si=xDm_eZ1ySvKBIXbQrr3BUQ Model 3 Midnight Silver Roadtrip Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/dbirk/playlist/2QY7RaYuCqb0cstiCAGStd?si=EXjTmrQ_Rpes1_id2h5eoQ