Douglas Birk

Life With Middie, Our Tesla Experiences

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Want to know more about the car that is disrupting the Automotive Industry? Listen to our frequent Tesla ownership experiences. You'll learn valuable tips on getting the most out of the car as well as be entertained by our adventures. And check out our Audible audiobooks available for sale, just search Audible.com for "Douglas Birk" to preview our ever growing selection!

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Douglas Birk

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Day 19 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 7 – Faithful Geysers and Falls We'll Always Remember 27.08.2018 7:54

With 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 24.08.2018 0:38

While 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 21.08.2018 5:58

It'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 17.08.2018 7:30

Today 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 14.08.2018 6:58

Three days on the road to Yellowstone results in the smell of Hydrogen Sulfide , bubbling mud, a bison siting, and free electricity for Middie!

Day 14 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 2 - Ice Caps, ICE Trucks, and Ice Water at Pizza Hut 11.08.2018 5:44

Our 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 13 - #MiddieGoesToYellowstone - Day 1 - Don't Forget To Pack Your Key Card! 11.08.2018 2:27

We 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 12 - Once Every Five Years, Whether We Need To Or Not... 09.08.2018 2:37

We'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! 08.08.2018 1:27

It dawns on me today that I've finally free.

Day 10 - Close Call 07.08.2018 2:27

Not 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 07.08.2018 6:20

While 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 04.08.2018 5:36

Middie is quite the Diva but willingly leaves her friendly confines (the garage) to take me to the ballgame!

Day 6 - Deborah's "Firmware" Reboot 03.08.2018 2:27

Today 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 lifewithmiddie@gmail.com, starting this month!

Day 5 - Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder 31.07.2018 5:18

With 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! 28.07.2018 5:32

Finally, my long nightmare ends, Middie is alive and kicking once again!

Day 3 - Middie the Trailer Queen 27.07.2018 4:03

Listen as I detail Middie's first and hopefully last flat bed ride to the Service Center!

Day 2 - Day of Rest 27.07.2018 2:09

Middie's at bedside assembly, good thing "Cruiser" comes to the rescue!

Day 1 - Delivery and Disappointment 26.07.2018 7:16

Enjoy 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

Introduction To "Life With Middie" 26.07.2018 0:36

Ready 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.