Happy Birthday, Grieving_pln! (and R.I.P. 'Buck Hakkai')

Happy birthday, dear 'grieving_pln" -- and have I mentioned lately how wonderful it is to know that you are, indeed, celebrating a Happy Return of the Day????

Okay, the semi-sad stuff....Along with all the busy work-related and canine related activities consuming my waking hours over the past two months (have I mentioned the knitted Dish cloths? I really like the 'feather and fan' pattern I found, as it is surprisingly forgiving of mistakes, such as too many knit-stitches between the yarn-overs, or knit-togethers in the wrong place because I lost count-- it still looks pretty regardless!), I've been fretting about the state of my 1994 Buick LeSabre -- things needing to be repaired, odd sounds from the engine, not-so-slow air leaks in the tires, transmission fluid leaks, brake fluid leaks -- keeping a running tally in my head (exhaust system, tires, shocks, brakes, ENGINE) and came to the conclusion about a week ago that the cost of bringing my dear 'Buck Hakkai' up to safety standards was going to cost more than he was worth. I feel bad because I really should have been more pro-active about maintenance all along, but...

Our bank had a repossessed 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis with reasonable cost and payments, but we decided to see what else was available locally... unlike last time, I couldn't just pay cash (paid for 'Buck Hakkai' with a combination of tax refund and insurance settlement), and the banks are leery of financing on pre-owned vehicles that are more than five years old. The dealership that sold Husband his car three years ago had a few possibilities posted on their website, so we went over there yesterday 'just to look'.....




Behold! The reason RIA Credit Union owns my soul for the next four and a half years: a 2004 Chevy Malibu, one previous owner who judging from the CARFAX report only drove it back and forth from Texas to Iowa for the past six years.

*Waves 'Bai' to DemiCon, MediaWest*Con, AnimeIowa, I-Con (might be able to swing TARDIS-Con in November)* for the forseeable future*

Happy Birthday, Grieving_pln! (and R.I.P. 'Buck Hakkai')

Happy birthday, dear 'grieving_pln" -- and have I mentioned lately how wonderful it is to know that you are, indeed, celebrating a Happy Return of the Day????

Okay, the semi-sad stuff....Along with all the busy work-related and canine related activities consuming my waking hours over the past two months (have I mentioned the knitted Dish cloths? I really like the 'feather and fan' pattern I found, as it is surprisingly forgiving of mistakes, such as too many knit-stitches between the yarn-overs, or knit-togethers in the wrong place because I lost count-- it still looks pretty regardless!), I've been fretting about the state of my 1994 Buick LeSabre -- things needing to be repaired, odd sounds from the engine, not-so-slow air leaks in the tires, transmission fluid leaks, brake fluid leaks -- keeping a running tally in my head (exhaust system, tires, shocks, brakes, ENGINE) and came to the conclusion about a week ago that the cost of bringing my dear 'Buck Hakkai' up to safety standards was going to cost more than he was worth. I feel bad because I really should have been more pro-active about maintenance all along, but...

Our bank had a repossessed 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis with reasonable cost and payments, but we decided to see what else was available locally... unlike last time, I couldn't just pay cash (paid for 'Buck Hakkai' with a combination of tax refund and insurance settlement), and the banks are leery of financing on pre-owned vehicles that are more than five years old. The dealership that sold Husband his car three years ago had a few possibilities posted on their website, so we went over there yesterday 'just to look'.....




Behold! The reason RIA Credit Union owns my soul for the next four and a half years: a 2004 Chevy Malibu, one previous owner who judging from the CARFAX report only drove it back and forth from Texas to Iowa for the past six years.

*Waves 'Bai' to DemiCon, MediaWest*Con, AnimeIowa, I-Con (might be able to swing TARDIS-Con in November)* for the forseeable future*

Some Pictures: Jethro and the New Car

First the Canine: These are actually photos from the shelter's website and were taken before we brought him home. He's put on some weight since and his Chow mane is starting to grow in. His coat is smooth and soft; he doesn't seem to have the usual fuzzy undercoat like Bel and our previous Chows (even Orion, when his summer clip grew back in -- we used to call him Mr. Velvet during the summer). Jethro is so friendly and affectionate, but the 'nibbling' gets a bit annoying. Several people have suggested that he may have been taken away from his mother too early, but no one has offered any suggestions on how to get it to stop yet -- Moffet???








And now, two more pics of the new Car: haven't named it yet but something will eventually come to me....







Later!

Some Pictures: Jethro and the New Car

First the Canine: These are actually photos from the shelter's website and were taken before we brought him home. He's put on some weight since and his Chow mane is starting to grow in. His coat is smooth and soft; he doesn't seem to have the usual fuzzy undercoat like Bel and our previous Chows (even Orion, when his summer clip grew back in -- we used to call him Mr. Velvet during the summer). Jethro is so friendly and affectionate, but the 'nibbling' gets a bit annoying. Several people have suggested that he may have been taken away from his mother too early, but no one has offered any suggestions on how to get it to stop yet -- Moffet???








And now, two more pics of the new Car: haven't named it yet but something will eventually come to me....







Later!

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So let me get this straight - Larry King is getting his 8th divorce, Elizabeth Taylor is possibly getting married for a 9th time, Britney Spears had a 55 hour marriage. Jesse James and Tiger Woods are screwing EVERYTHING, yet the idea of same-sex marriage is going to destroy the institution of marriage?? Really? REALLY?? Repost to your page if you agree.

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So let me get this straight - Larry King is getting his 8th divorce, Elizabeth Taylor is possibly getting married for a 9th time, Britney Spears had a 55 hour marriage. Jesse James and Tiger Woods are screwing EVERYTHING, yet the idea of same-sex marriage is going to destroy the institution of marriage?? Really? REALLY?? Repost to your page if you agree.