Car Maintenance

 Well it was time to bring my 5 year old car in for service today.  It had a whopping 17,000 miles on it. It was still under warranty so the charges were not bad.  Everything on the list was green.  It might even be a few years more before I need new breaks.  At this point I would just like to say I would like to say that I drive less than the little old lady from Pasadena, hands down.  With just an average of 3,400 miles a year or 284 miles a month or 9.3 miles a day, this car should last me well into retirement. My biggest expense was 3 new windshield wipers, 2 In the front and one in the rear. The computer updates were covered under the warranty. 

The only thing that left me perplexed was the complete car wash that came with the yearly maintenance.  They washed 3/4 of the cars outside. They completely ignored the back panel, including the back windshield. I was under the impression that the back of the car was still part of the car. They did wash the interior windows also. But did not vacuum the car. So is this the post Covid version of a complete car wash? I usually just do the quick exterior car wash which just happens to lean the back of the car too. I only vacuum only when necessary.  John does the interior windows only when needed, because I am too short and not agile enough to reach the front windshield.  The doors and back windows are easy enough, but they never get dirty.  Perhaps because the seats are rarely used. 

Then it was on to paperwork. About a third of the work got finished.  There is always tomorrow to finish up.  After all nap time is more important than paperwork right now. 

Creative Spirit

I have been working with some fabulous jewelry designers from the Taglit Group at the Tucson JCC. They get to rummage through some of my beads and designing earrings which I then put together for them. They are coming up with some incredible designs that I would not even have considered. I usually try to keep my earring systematical. They are going asymmetrical and in all different ways because they have not learned the rules. I think that after working with these creative young people I will try to throw some of the rules out the window too. In the past few weeks most have also been shown the basics of weaving and are busy making Mug Rugs. Over the summer they were busy making dog toys and greeting cards.

This is all in preparation for our big spring bake sale, car wash and craft sale. This will all happen on March 11, 2014 in front of the Tucson JCC starting at 8 am. and running until 3 pm. The money raised will cover projects not covered by state funding or grants. It also show the young adults from the Taglit Special Needs  Program for Young Adults that they can create things that other people had not thought possible from them.

So I would like to urge everyone to stop by with a dirty car to be washed. A shopping list of gifts to buy for people and pets and room for some bake sale goodies. I might even have a few hand crafted items available with the total purchase price of my items going to the Taglit Program.

If you can't stop by, but would still like to help this great group of young adults with special needs just follow the links and make a donation. For cash donations follow this link and indicate Inclusion on your donation form. If you can make an in-kind donation follow this link to Wish List. If you would like to order some Greeting Cards that are sold in packages of five, please use the link.

I would like to thank you in advance for your support. This means a lot to Eric and his friends.

Tuesday.

Today was not a typical day for me. I was moving non stop all day long. I drove to 3 of the 4 corners of Tucson.

 After dropping Eric off at his day program it was time to do some catch up at home and get some packages ready to be mailed. I ran out of time to get them sent  before I had to drive to South Tucson for a luncheon. The food was good. The company even better.

Then off to get the packages mailed. I landed up having to drive to the Foothills Mall to get them mailed at FedEx, with just enough time to go pick up Eric. Then off to do one of Eric's favorite chores. Getting gas for "his" car along with a trip through the car wash.

I was very brave today and did a pretty good job of trimming Eric's hair. He seems to be sick most weekends lately. I think I will finish up the left side with Lisa's help on Friday. Yes this was one of my crazier ideas. With 2/3 of the haircut near perfect, in my humble opinion. On the other hand Eric does not think I should give up knitting and spinning or my day/night job to become a hair stylist.

I only have a few more appointments to book before I can clear off my calendar. I did not finish the hat I am working on either. I only managed to get about 50 grams of wool knitted today.  Well it is beyond late so its time to say good night all.