Category Archives: Providence

On the road again

I woke up at 7:10 (Pacific time), hurriedly showered, ate a good breakfast at Denny’s and got to Quality Tire and Lube (or is it Lube and Tire) at 8:10. Hmmm, that’s strange…The sign says that they open at 8. Well, … Continue reading

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Surprise vacation in the middle of nowhere

Well, I checked into the Micotel Inn in Tucumcari (Sean Hannity recommends it). They have wireless Internet and FREE LONG DISTANCE calls (I was able to finish communicating with my wife!). I turned on the TV and discovered that all … Continue reading

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Houston, we have a problem!

I left Albuquerque this morning and resumed the eastward trek. Nearly three hours later, I was 10 miles west of Tucumcari when the something felt strange with the T-Bird. I slowed down… nothing… then a strange pull. I immediately pulled … Continue reading

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The best laid plans of mice and men…

Well, my plan didn’t work. I have been here in Los Angeles for the entire week. No one wanted to buy my old 1979 F-150. The auto transport broker has been unable to find a truck to ship my project car. And, … Continue reading

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Just kidding about giving up hope

Before I bought the rustic bookcase, I snapped a picture on my cell phone and rushed across to show my wife who was working at Costco. She thought it was great but asked if her store had any bookcases. “How … Continue reading

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I don’t think the Lord’s happy…

I had given up trying to find nice bookcases at inexpensive prices. Some of the nice ones listed on Craig’s List sold literally within minutes of their listing! I have never seen anything like it. I had settled on some … Continue reading

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Mo-West

I told you of our fortuitous introduction to the Mo-West wrestling club… Well, I learned a little more about the level of competition that my son is learning in. There are 7 national champions of some sort in the room. There are several … Continue reading

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Almost like Someone knew…

Wow! Wow! Wow! My son and I went to the apartment office to check out racquetball equipment this afternoon. We were greeted by one of the women who worked so hard to get our application approved and processed so quickly. … Continue reading

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A nice coincidence

Talk about a nice coincidence. Everyone has off today! Both of my children are off from each of their schools and my wife doesn’t have to work. And I am currently unemployed. So, we all slept in and had a … Continue reading

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Sudden changes

Talk about sudden change! I finally got over being sick and having a tooth pulled. When I dropped my wife off at Costco @ 11:00, we decided that she should pay the rent lest they learn about my recent arrival. … Continue reading

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