Monthly Archives: September 2009

Home alone

Bunch is working at Costco… Cakes is working at The Bonefish Grille… Bean is glamming it up in Dallas… Kimba is thriving in Nashville… Big A is setting the world on fire in Philly… and I am home alone in … Continue reading

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Two years is just in time for me

We have been limping along with just our two trucks to get the my wife and I to work and my daughter to and from school. We have made it work, but I REALLY don’t like the idea of my … Continue reading

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Now I know…

In our search for a new church, I have noticed that the Baptists have the most impressive buildings! Now, I know why. Today was our third visit to this church. We like the pastor. Not only is he a man … Continue reading

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Super Dad is back!

I am back to being a hero! The third opinion agreed with the second: the Maxima’s engine is not about to explode! I had the injectors fixed and the transmission serviced! The car runs so much better! Uncle Bob really came … Continue reading

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A little good news

Trying to find a reliable, honest mechanic is quite a challenge. Since my usual source for all things mechanical, my co-worker the Steel Trap, was on vacation, I was left to fend for myself. I called my old Honda mechanic … Continue reading

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Not what I wanted to hear

My grand plans to save the day for my second daughter took a blow today. The likeable new mechanic decided to start our relationship off with a vicious shot to the body… “The three front fuel injectors are bad. Remanufactured injectors cost $170 … Continue reading

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Let’s give the new guy a try

I tried putting injector cleaner in the last three tanks of gas but it still runs terrible. So, I dropped the Maxima off at a new Nissan mechanic to see what he can find. Stay tuned…

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The food was not worth the wait

This week was the IHOP’s 10th anniversary. Some friends invited us to come to the picnic after church. The line for food was the longest I have ever seen! We eventually gave up and went to Chipotle. Shortly after we … Continue reading

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A fabulous date

I try to take my wife out on a date regularly. Sometimes it monthly, sometimes weekly. It all depends… on her work schedule, our finances, our energy level, our children’s schedules, etc., etc. Well, we had an unusual date this … Continue reading

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Back in the saddle

It has been a long time since I worked on a car. I was pressed into service because the rear passenger window no longer worked. I had to get it fixed before it rained. I took it to a shop … Continue reading

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