Travel
I was up early in order to get my car over to Jesse's Neighborhood Garage for a 90k checkup and oil change. I managed to have coffee and breakfast before I left. The plan was to drive over, leave the car, and walk back. I realized when I got there I had white socks on because I wanted to wear walking shoes, but forgot and put on my navy blue clogs. Picture white socks and blue clogs. Sounds 1950'ish to me! Thankfully I've reached the age where I don't get so mortified about things like that.
I also had wet hair as I don't bother with the hair dryer any more. I could hear my mother admonishing me, warning of the cold or pneumonia I might catch going out in the cold morning with wet hair. My mom passed into another world in 1983 but she still manages to let me know when I do something she considers dumb or dangerous. Mom, in eleven years I'll be the age you were when you died!
Last night I discovered another plus with my new cell phone. It came with the charger plus a car charger which is a real help when I think about Lassen and no electricity, plus driving all the miles to and from NY. The bonus is that I tried the phone charger into my MiFi and it fits! So with one car charger I can take care of the phone as well as the MiFi. Now to figure out how I can charge the computer battery, although I guess I can do that at motels on the road, or possibly at the laundromat near Lassen. Being a volunteer in the Park a lot of the local businesses are willing to accommodate me which I really appreciate.
I remembered to change my shoes for walking back to get my car. The wind was fierce, but I made it. The bill was a little less than estimated, but in 10-15k miles I will need a new timing belt plus some other rather expensive items. My tires are fine, but I will definitely check them out again before I leave for NY.
Another weekend here. Jeannie, Donald, and the two little girls are flying to PA for a visit with Ara. Mike will bring the boys on Sunday and they will all have a nice visit. On the last flight the family made there was a problem with overbooking, so Jeannie accepted four free tickets for them to fly anywhere in the U.S. and now they are claiming the flights. I hope they have decent weather in PA as well as in the city of their connecting flight.
I was just about to doze off when I got the call to come and get my car, so I think I will rest my eyes now. Have a nice weekend everyone.
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It has been a quiet Sunday. Although I have written the newspaper customer service several times and been assured they will resume my delivery, I still haven't gotten a Sunday paper. It is still being delivered to Jeannie's house. ...
- Checking My List - Twice!
This morning I took my car to be checked out and serviced, and it's ready to roll when I have it washed and packed up. While waiting for the car to be finished I read over the route I worked out in MapQuest that covers approximately the first...
- Still Working On The Puzzle
All I did today other than the puzzle was to get my hair cut. I looked like a sheep dog but it's a bit tidier now. I really dislike the way one strand of hair will curl but all the strands around it don't. The puzzle pieces...
- I Am So Embarrassed!
I didn't notice it until I went to bed last night, but I wore shoes from two different pairs all day long! I love my Hafflingers clogs made of felt with cork soles, and have a pair in black and one in navy blue. The navy pair...
- Get A Move On!
That's what I keep telling myself. I plan to leave in about 10-12 days from now, and will just get there the easiest way possible, hopefully not over I-80. I had vowed I would never again drive through Bakersfield or Barstow, but I may...
Travel
Car service done
I was up early in order to get my car over to Jesse's Neighborhood Garage for a 90k checkup and oil change. I managed to have coffee and breakfast before I left. The plan was to drive over, leave the car, and walk back. I realized when I got there I had white socks on because I wanted to wear walking shoes, but forgot and put on my navy blue clogs. Picture white socks and blue clogs. Sounds 1950'ish to me! Thankfully I've reached the age where I don't get so mortified about things like that.
I also had wet hair as I don't bother with the hair dryer any more. I could hear my mother admonishing me, warning of the cold or pneumonia I might catch going out in the cold morning with wet hair. My mom passed into another world in 1983 but she still manages to let me know when I do something she considers dumb or dangerous. Mom, in eleven years I'll be the age you were when you died!
Last night I discovered another plus with my new cell phone. It came with the charger plus a car charger which is a real help when I think about Lassen and no electricity, plus driving all the miles to and from NY. The bonus is that I tried the phone charger into my MiFi and it fits! So with one car charger I can take care of the phone as well as the MiFi. Now to figure out how I can charge the computer battery, although I guess I can do that at motels on the road, or possibly at the laundromat near Lassen. Being a volunteer in the Park a lot of the local businesses are willing to accommodate me which I really appreciate.
I remembered to change my shoes for walking back to get my car. The wind was fierce, but I made it. The bill was a little less than estimated, but in 10-15k miles I will need a new timing belt plus some other rather expensive items. My tires are fine, but I will definitely check them out again before I leave for NY.
Another weekend here. Jeannie, Donald, and the two little girls are flying to PA for a visit with Ara. Mike will bring the boys on Sunday and they will all have a nice visit. On the last flight the family made there was a problem with overbooking, so Jeannie accepted four free tickets for them to fly anywhere in the U.S. and now they are claiming the flights. I hope they have decent weather in PA as well as in the city of their connecting flight.
I was just about to doze off when I got the call to come and get my car, so I think I will rest my eyes now. Have a nice weekend everyone.
-
It has been a quiet Sunday. Although I have written the newspaper customer service several times and been assured they will resume my delivery, I still haven't gotten a Sunday paper. It is still being delivered to Jeannie's house. ...
- Checking My List - Twice!
This morning I took my car to be checked out and serviced, and it's ready to roll when I have it washed and packed up. While waiting for the car to be finished I read over the route I worked out in MapQuest that covers approximately the first...
- Still Working On The Puzzle
All I did today other than the puzzle was to get my hair cut. I looked like a sheep dog but it's a bit tidier now. I really dislike the way one strand of hair will curl but all the strands around it don't. The puzzle pieces...
- I Am So Embarrassed!
I didn't notice it until I went to bed last night, but I wore shoes from two different pairs all day long! I love my Hafflingers clogs made of felt with cork soles, and have a pair in black and one in navy blue. The navy pair...
- Get A Move On!
That's what I keep telling myself. I plan to leave in about 10-12 days from now, and will just get there the easiest way possible, hopefully not over I-80. I had vowed I would never again drive through Bakersfield or Barstow, but I may...