Miscellaneous

Here’s a hodgepodge collection of info and things:

Back on December 30, I mentioned that I took our family minivan to my hometown to have the brakes fixed. I’ve mentioned before that I take our vehicles to my hometown for repair work because it’s usually cheaper to get it done there. Well, here’s an example. Getting all four brake pads replaced and turning the rotors cost $190 all total (parts and labor). Out of curiosity, I called a local shop, here in my current city, to get a quote for comparison: $400. Yep, this just confirms that going home for vehicle repairs is a smart idea.

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I was at the nearby Lowe’s Home Improvement store picking up a little gadget I needed. When I came out, back to my car, there was a notice under my windshield wiper:

Eye examines in the hardware store parking lot? On a cold January day?

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Less than two weeks ago, it snowed one day. Last week was very cold — in the 30s, and a couple times in the 20s in the morning. This week the forecast is saying highs in the 50s and low 60s. It’s like God is rolling dice to determine the weather each week. I really should be used to this by now. This is pretty typical of the climate in this area.

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I thought I had more things to say, but I’m really tired and can’t think straight. I haven’t slept fully through a night in a couple weeks, and right now, I want nothing more than to just go to bed and go to sleep.

Although, there is a cinnamon roll in the kitchen that’s begging to be eaten. I’ll go put it out of its misery first, and then I’ll go to bed.

Please, please, please, let me sleep till at least 6:00.

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Calfgrit3 slept till almost 6:30. Yay! Calfgrit7 woke up at 5:20. Boo! Cowgrit said the irony is unjust, “I want to lodge a complaint.”

Bullgrit
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