Jul 12

Still Don’t Like Driving To, Through, In, Or Near Tacoma. But At Least There Wasn’t That Much Traffic.

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Spent most of yesterday at the KIA dealer in Tacoma. SWMBO did get a new (used; excuse me ‘pre-owned’) KIA something. Same model as her last but newer. She did manage to keep it under $25k though. Car started out at $18,500  and climbed to #32+ K with the “options.” She quickly put a kabosh on that!
One of the ‘options’ was low-jack. Which could be okay if you needed it. But it was WAY expensive and she told them no. And they tried the ol “it’s already installed.” trick. Which she was having none of. And which they finally took off the invoice. NO idea if it’s actually installed and just sitting there or not. Don’t care. Her car.
Otherwise: SSDD but way hotter than usual.
I remember when sex was this sweaty.
Don’t get me started.

Jul 08

It’s Just Freakin’ HOT Around Here! Finally!

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Jun 28

Wet Windy Home Bound 72nd Birthday Celebration Today

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Didn’t do anything particularly special. Trimmed back the rose bushes and other plants around the house. Fed the Missionaries (re hydrated pulled BBQ Chicken sandwiches & potato salad. Freeze dried ice cream sandwiches for desert). NMARES (Ham Club) meeting was cancelled so I didn’t have to get out for even that.

Have been out “playing” with my new land plane the past couple of days. Nice! There’s actually some gravel on my driveways. I think this thing will actually be worth the price over the next 20 years or so.

SWMBO’s new door is looking fantastic. Stops me cause it looks like a giant hole where the old door used to be. No mullions or frosty glass in the way of the view.