Lately my car has been acting worse and worse for me, as I have mentioned in the past, being sluggish and such. Justin freaked me out before I went to WI last December when he was using it, complaining about it acting up for him when out Christmas shopping or something on the Southside. Lately, for me, it's been idling funny, seeming to choke when waiting at a stop light. I would pop it into neutral and the idle normalized. Like driving a race car, I would have to shift back into drive and then zoom off!
Months ago I had gotten the name of a guy recommended by my friend, Betty. Her son-in-law works there and I felt confident in calling this company. I had to leave a message but in a few minutes, the owner of the shop called me back. More polite he could not be, and most gracious. He offered to come and get the car from me, which I accepted.
He didn't have trouble finding the place as his daughter's wedding was held at The Club last year. He told me about riding to The Club to drop off a check, with his wife on their Harley, and then rode down by the river. "Some woman came charging around the building" to tell him this was private property. Connie!!! He laughed it off, acknowledging that even though he cleaned up nice, they might have looked 'suspicious' on their motorcycle!
Justin came home after work last night with an Oreo Mint Blizzard for me. For no reason! I am eating it half at a time, because it's so rich.
Vince, the shop owner, had a young man with him who would actually drive the car back to the shop. I gave Cameron the instructions for sitting at the lights, and they both assured me they would get it back to the shop without an issue. I hope they did! He is calling me later to give his diagnosis and estimate---gulp!
My sweet neighbor, Tracy, is allowing me the use of their extra car, which had belonged to MamMa, for the duration of my repairs. That is so very nice of her! I have the best neighbors! Connie also told me I can use her car during the day while she is here at work, which is truly above and beyond, for which I am grateful. Just knowing she offered is heartwarming to me. Twila had agreed to come pick me up for church Sunday but now I can tell her I won't need the lift.
We have a church meeting afterwards so doubt we will go to Chili's this week. Judy is going to Charleston for the weekend so will miss the meeting and lunch!
The good news is that the following week, Judy and our group will convene at my table for Easter feast. Mike S. will be coming, too, and possibly Judy's grandson, David. I look forward to having a group around my table again, for Justin and David to be able to engage in conversation. That is going to be so interesting, these two political talkers. I can't wait!
Vince, the shop owner, had a young man with him who would actually drive the car back to the shop. I gave Cameron the instructions for sitting at the lights, and they both assured me they would get it back to the shop without an issue. I hope they did! He is calling me later to give his diagnosis and estimate---gulp!
My sweet neighbor, Tracy, is allowing me the use of their extra car, which had belonged to MamMa, for the duration of my repairs. That is so very nice of her! I have the best neighbors! Connie also told me I can use her car during the day while she is here at work, which is truly above and beyond, for which I am grateful. Just knowing she offered is heartwarming to me. Twila had agreed to come pick me up for church Sunday but now I can tell her I won't need the lift.
We have a church meeting afterwards so doubt we will go to Chili's this week. Judy is going to Charleston for the weekend so will miss the meeting and lunch!
The good news is that the following week, Judy and our group will convene at my table for Easter feast. Mike S. will be coming, too, and possibly Judy's grandson, David. I look forward to having a group around my table again, for Justin and David to be able to engage in conversation. That is going to be so interesting, these two political talkers. I can't wait!
