Yesterday both vehicles were in different garages. The car had two back flat tires and all the tires are in rough shape. Ok tire suggested we get the four tires changed. So a thousand bucks later we have four new tires.
The van hasn't been running for months now. It has always had electrical problems and it kills batteries. Plus the motor that runs the AC and defrost has quit. So we decided no more Canadian Tire. They suck! So we took it straight to dodge...after all the van IS a dodge. Well we didn't take it. BCAA did. God knows how much that is going to cost.
Today we go to Nanaimo!! But this time it isn't for shopping at Costco! My grandson whom I never see will be playing Ultimate. He is the team captain and they are in a tournament. His game is at 3:15 so we are heading down to watch him!! On the way I want to stop at Walmart and buy a cheap soccer chair. I can't stand for ages. I am so excited to see him!
I see spring has sprung outside! I have had Jonathon come and mow the lawn already. And now it is time to gather all our Amazon boxes, flatten them and cover the two front flower beds then cover them with mulch. I think first I am going to get two gallon jugs of vinegar and liberally douse the beds. Always batting those pesky weeds.
Speaking of vehicles, I think we are heading for a showdown in this house. Monte wanders the logging roads a lot. He goes out to find places to practice his archery and swordplay. Plus he hikes the trails. And I have a feeling that is the problem with the car tires. And honestly I have been without a car at my disposal for as many months as the van hasn't been operational. I have had a car to use my whole life, since I was 18. Monte gets up, mumbles and leaves. Sometimes he sleeps at his office and I am left with no car. That was happening before the van quit but at least back then I could drive the van if I had to.
So I am laying down the law now. He loves loves loves that car plus he owns part of it. But I am going to have to make the rule that because I paid for the tires (we split the cost of the van upkeep) that car is now a town car only. You want to go out into the bush you take your van. Plus on days I know I want to go out you leave the car and take the van. I will drive the van on spur of the moment outings.
I should probably switch to the van anyway. I hate that car. It is so low to the ground it makes it almost impossible to get in and out of. And I cannot see curbs or the hood to gage parking distance etc.... The van is unbelievably comfy and I can see Russia from the drivers seat. The only issue is every third person in Port drives a Dodge Grand Caravan..mostly old man navy blue like ours. For sure at least once in a while I will be attempting to get into the wrong vehicle.
Well this post has been a whole lot of crap you didn't want to hear about. My apologies. As I often say I have no life. No life equals no stories. (shovel list).
But thanks for showing up. You guys are the best. TFL&TTYL
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