Category Archives: Cars

While I was on the phone!

It is getting cold here in KC. I told you that we have already had our first small snowfall. The cold changes my morning routine. Instead of warming the car up for minute, I have to wait for several. Oh, … Continue reading

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She didn’t get it from a bottle

My oldest daughter drove up from Dallas to visit us for thanksgiving last night. Even though I talk with her on the phone fairly often, I had forgotten one of her most endearing traits… She is a blonde! In the … Continue reading

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My latest trip to the Twilight Zone

I wonder if these are signs… I wonder if I am being sucked back into a black hole… Just like yesterday afternoon, I have reason to be happy. Our mechanic installed he transmission that I picked up in Wichita last … Continue reading

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I wonder where they moved that house…

I am not a happy camper right now. I get off work at 3:30 on Friday’s. I really look forward to that because I have an extra time to get something done. It feels like I get an extra hour … Continue reading

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I like my little Paseo!

I like my little car! First, since the gas tank only holds 10 gallons, I can fill it up for about $20! Second, that $20 will last nearly a week since I am getting 35 MPG! Third, I had forgotten … Continue reading

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He must have found some oil

My co-worker, The Steel Trap, has completely redeemed himself. In fact, I think I owe him! Whenever I am trying to find a good mechanic in the area, he is the first person I talk to. He knows everyone in … Continue reading

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You learn something new every day

On Sunday, I realized that I forgot to leave the key when I parked the car at my mechanic’s place. So, I drove out there again. Since he couldn’t move the car, it was still outside so I put the key … Continue reading

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Not quite what I planned

I had a interesting afternoon. I drove 15 minutes to meet someone only to discover that they weren’t there! And I called them earlier in the day to confirm our appointment! I then waited for 45 minutes hoping that they … 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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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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