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Mar. 31st, 2005 09:21 amJust a quick message to wish Sue a happy, happy birthday--many *hugs* to you, hon.
Mar. 31st, 2005
Seems we have reached a compromise with Saturn. They are offering parts at wholesale cost, discounted labor costs, and an additional $600 discount, so we can get a 'remanufactured' engine warranteed for 3yr/36K miles for approximately $2200. Compared to $3800, this is more tolerable--I kind of would've liked more, but I think this is the best we can get. As I said, compromise. And they'll look at the power steering fluid leak too, for just cost of parts.
So, a chunk out of savings, but with what we're paying for car rental, this repair, and the first mechanics, plus paying off the rest of the loan asap, it'll only be about half savings instead of all. My kneejerk reaction is to then immediately start saving for another vehicle, but James is of the opinion that we should try to ride it out as long as we can since we've got that warrantee on it. So maybe just keep saving as usual, not really dig into it, but think of a new vehicle after several years rather than right away.
Anyway. Still not paying super-good attention at work. Still distracted, and dealing with phone calls to the Saturn service center didn't help.
Dad's out of the hospital, and will be on antibiotics for three weeks, working slowly back to normal food. Sounds like he's got some procedure to have done at the end of those three weeks, to evaluate--there is a slim chance he'll need surgery, and if he does, it's going to be something very major and lifestyle-impacting (ie liquid food permanently). But it is a slim chance, and depends on what they see then. Another thanks to Vietnam injuries for setting the stage for all of this.
My big plan, of course, is to head home and get into the game as soon as I can. Post-Bebop stuff and food, the usual. Just still feel like I need that, mindless button-mashing and escapism.
Also noting that tomorrow is the day I absolutely detest most for the year. And will say that if anyone has anything true and serious to announce, do it Saturday, because I believe *nothing* I hear April 1. A nod to my icon, I really don't play those sorta mind-games, and will consider anything to be in jest.
Anyhoo.
So, a chunk out of savings, but with what we're paying for car rental, this repair, and the first mechanics, plus paying off the rest of the loan asap, it'll only be about half savings instead of all. My kneejerk reaction is to then immediately start saving for another vehicle, but James is of the opinion that we should try to ride it out as long as we can since we've got that warrantee on it. So maybe just keep saving as usual, not really dig into it, but think of a new vehicle after several years rather than right away.
Anyway. Still not paying super-good attention at work. Still distracted, and dealing with phone calls to the Saturn service center didn't help.
Dad's out of the hospital, and will be on antibiotics for three weeks, working slowly back to normal food. Sounds like he's got some procedure to have done at the end of those three weeks, to evaluate--there is a slim chance he'll need surgery, and if he does, it's going to be something very major and lifestyle-impacting (ie liquid food permanently). But it is a slim chance, and depends on what they see then. Another thanks to Vietnam injuries for setting the stage for all of this.
My big plan, of course, is to head home and get into the game as soon as I can. Post-Bebop stuff and food, the usual. Just still feel like I need that, mindless button-mashing and escapism.
Also noting that tomorrow is the day I absolutely detest most for the year. And will say that if anyone has anything true and serious to announce, do it Saturday, because I believe *nothing* I hear April 1. A nod to my icon, I really don't play those sorta mind-games, and will consider anything to be in jest.
Anyhoo.