Summer has come to an end and everyone hit reality with a large thump. Actually things (seem to) have transitioned fairly easily into their roles. Abby in gr3, Joe into SK, Shannon into her new job with Norfolk County and of course Reese started JK as well! Everyone is settling into the schedule again. Couple sleepy kids come Friday. Wishing all 3 kids an amazing year at St. Mary’s and also wishing the wifey all the best at her new job!
Speaking of the wifey, we have officially hit the 12 year mark! Love you as much now as the day we wed. 12 years of marriage, 1 house, 2 kids, 2 dogs and lots of laughs. Here’s to many many more dozens of years! Still not sure how I suckered you into marrying me, but I’m afraid warranty is up, and you are stuck with me for the long haul.
Automotive Updates:
Jeep has officially hit 100K kms and is now sadly OUT of warranty. That’s a lot of seat time in 3.25 years. A couple tiny hiccups here and there, but all in all it has been a great vehicle so far. Trips to Florida (Miami, Tampa Bay), New Jersey, Detroit, Cincinnati, Cleavland, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and many more.
Beetle is just about ready for it’s long winter nap. I’ve been able to do a good bit of driving this year. Ran fairly well too! Pretty sure next year, I’m gonna have to seriously start looking into new carb(s) for it as well as a new starter. The only two pieces that have yet to be replaced. Car is tough starting once in a while as it doesn’t make a great connection. And the carb has never been great. Sadly the more I drive it the worse it gets. Bumpers mounted soon, carb replaced and new starter installed and it should be back in awesome shape! Hopefully all done before June Jitterbug
Thruxton has gotten as much seat time as I did all last season, and with any luck in the weather, I should have another 1-3 months of semi-regular riding. Last night I hit 12,345kms. My goal is to hit the 15K mark before putting it up on stands for the winter.
MINI on the other hand has been at the body shop longer then I had the car before dropping it off. There has been some crappy communication from the shop and some mechanical issues – such as a dead alternator and possibly battery. Turns out cars don’t like sitting around for 3-4 weeks at a time. Funny, the bug never cares 🙂 Stopped in and had a fairly firm conversation with the service manager and looks like we have a plan sorted out. They are going to be fixing things up on Tuesday when parts arrive and I should have the car back *finally* by the end of next week. Fingers crossed it looks as amazing as it should and runs as well as it did when I dropped it off. Once it comes home, I have a new rear sway bar, boost gauge and stereo all ready to install.
And I can’t forget to wish my Mom a very happy birthday. I know it’s late, but your gift IS coming. Just need to figure out some stuff 😛 – No it’s not a trip to Florida.