You gotta love irony. This is too funny. I guess whomever it is that owns this car must work there, and definitely has a sense of humor. That is the kind of person I like to work with, someone who can laugh at themselves and have a little fun.
Life is looking up
Well our lives are all looking up lately. Things have gotten much easier to deal with work and children wise. Work has been running along smoothly compared to the winter months when things we so crazy. My boss is tremendously happy with things and I received a raise as well as a bonus for outstanding work. That is where the “looking up children wise” comes in. That bonus allowed me to pay off the car and also put some away for a trip (I hope) to Disney. The travel agent I talked to was very helpful about it, but I haven’t committed to it yet. I will I am sure though.
Working on my classic car
I’m not sure if I ever told you guys, but I bought a classic car to restore. It is a 1973 El Camino SS. It has a 350 big block engine, with an Edelbrock four barrel carborator, Edelbrock cam and a super charged distributor. I am in heaven when I drive this car and yes folks it is drive able. I will clean up the motor a little bit, but the only real work that needs to be done, is to the body.
The floorboards are rotted through and need to be fixed, as well as a few other rusted out spots. Other then that, it really is minimal body work. I am going to leave the original color, but I will put a new one on it with one addition. I am putting the racing strips back on it, that some one decided to cover up. I cannot wait to see it when it is finished.
Midland texas auto loans
I found some really good midland texas auto loans. If you need a new or used car and are having problems finding good auto loans, this should help. My cousin just used them himself when his old car finally gave up the ghost. He had his car for a very long time and took really good care of it, but we all know that eventually the wear and tear on a car will take it’s toll. Finding a place to get a good car loan can sometimes be difficult, but it really doesn’t have to be if you look in the right places.
Used cars in Irving
My cousin is looking for used cars in Irving. His old beater finally gave up the ghost and now is not the optimum time for a new car. So he will have to buy a new to him car. There is nothing wrong with that. The cost is a lot less and if it is cheap enough he wont even need financing. Some places have in house financing though and that is a plus. Whenever you do not involve a bank it is a good thing. They seem to make the paper work much harder and take longer to accept them. Oh well, I am sure he will find exactly what he needs and wants.
Repair manuals
Gosh, repair manuals are expensive. It cost like thirty dollars for a repair manual for a vehicle. Some are more than that, but basic cars and trucks are averaged about the same. I cannot believe how much they charge for them. I guess we don’t have a choice though if we are going to re build this car. It is a project for us to do together. Yes, as a woman, I like to work on cars and learn more about them. It makes it much easier to know what is going on with mine and not to get taken in if I have to take it to a garage.
It is always something!
I guess it will always be something! I go tomorrow morning for testing to see if I have Lyme Disease! Yes, i’ve been feeling poorly but attributed it only to getting older. Had a routine check up and yes, I just may have Lyme Disease.
I used to camp a lot, every other weekend. We had a little travel trailer that we pulled behind the pickup truck and would go all over the area, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Eastern Shore. It was the best time of my life, and I still wouldn’t change it for the world.
Thankfully, Lyme is treatable, but sounds like a pain, as the antibiotics are not given in pill form but shot form. Because of the frequency, a port has to be installed, in my chest, I assume. I’ll have more information tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Extra Coverage
Lately, I have been considering extended coverage on my vehicles. Most are not brand new so their original extended warranty has run out.
Automobiles cost a great deal of money to repair nowadays. Sometimes it is not a bad idea to protect yourself and your vehicle by keeping track of your auto warranty. Often times I have seen the cost of a car repair be far more expensive then the cost of the warranty. Therefore, purchasing the warranty was wroth it in the end even though it is usually a large sum up front.
Tomorrow I believe I will research a car warranty for at least one of my vehicles and then see if they can get me a deal on the rest of my vehicles. If I buy in bulk maybe I can really save some money in the long run. Vehicles are not build like they used to be and so the only way to ensure that your ride is going to cruise along for a while longer is to put some money up front on warranties.
Early Weather Noise
While I was catching up on paying some bill today I heard the strangest noise. It sounded just like a loud truck had backed up to my house and was left idling. I stopped what I was doing and listened. It was so weird because nothing was outside of my house. I went to the window to check and nothing was there.
I proceeded with the check I was writing when I heard it again. Now I had just about had enough because it had happened more than once. So I decided to open the window this time in the office and listen. I finally remembered the weatherman this morning mentioning the possibility of a thunder storm. I was so surprised! It was only the month of April and there is still snow on the ground! The conditions were just right for some continuous claps of thunder. It was daytime so I was not able to see any lightning and that was what through me for a loop. I guess this means summer is sure to follow in a few months!
Trip to Salem
Halloween will be here in just a few days. Like I mentioned earlier I will be traveling to Salem. I have to pack tonight or else I will be out of time. I must leave tomorrow morning in order to avoid traffic.
I suspect I will be ahead of most of the traffic however, I might meet some fellow stragglers like myself along the way. I have never been to Salem before so I mustn’t forget my GPS. I think I would be hesitant to ask for directions the closer I got to Salem!