October 16, 2008

  • Construction is a good thing! That is, when it leads to a chain of fortunate events.

    This morning I had to make sure my car was out of the garage before 9AM because they are pouring concrete curbs in front of the door. If I didn't get out in time, my car would be inaccessible for at least 24 hours. So I went out, not quite sure what I was going to do while I was out.

    I started off picking up a prescription I ordered a week ago but hadn't gotten around to retrieving. I decided to get a car wash to celebrate the end of the construction filth. I went to the $5 Valet wash out on Victoria Street. It's a bit out of the way, but it's cheap and decent.

    As I left the car wash, I noticed a sign that said "Used Tires", so I pulled in. I asked about winter tires for my car, and the guy said he was storing winter tires for a guy who had a Taurus but just sent his to the scrap yard. I left my name and number and the shop owner said he'd call and ask the guy if he can resell the tires to me. I'll probably know sometimes next week. w00t! I can get a set of winter rims for about $100 from any wrecker, too.

    While I was there, I mentioned something about oil spraying. The guy pointed to a coupon for  place nearby that does it. I dropped in there on my way home for a quote, and they only wanted $59.95 for the whole spray, that's inside the doors and everything! I had two $5 off coupons, so I had mine done right away and prepaid Gilly's so I can drop in with it sometime soon.

    I felt so good about the cheap oil spray and the lead on tires, I went to the gym and did a workout. When I got home there was one parking spot left right in front of my building. I came in and played with the cats, and now I can have some lunch and a nap to finish my morning right! Ham in the fridge for an easy supper, and bellydance tonight. Gilly and I often spend Thursday evening watching a movie on TV before going to dance, and that's always fun.

    Yay for a great day!