Weather has taken a turn -- now it's cold and rainy. I'm a little relieved, since my air conditioner has yet to be installed.
I spent $1.50 on laundry yesterday -- otherwise a no-spend day.
The furniture inspection was very brief. He took a few pictures, said that my problems were typical for that type of material, and said it would be up to Carson's whether they would pay for reupholstering. He recommended a print rather than a solid color if I have it redone. I'm not holding out much hope.
This morning while I was walking to work from the station, someone who works at the College greeted me and then handed me a pomegranate smoothie. She had gotten a free one for some reason and was looking for someone to give it to. I didn't know her, though I knew her face. So I thanked her, and had a free breakfast! There was a leftover slice of pizza in the fridge from Tuesday's lunch, so I had that, too!
The Toyota dealer called to say the car is ready. The cost is a little more than quoted (isn't is always?) but he went into great detail describing how the old bolts had given away, blah, blah, blah. Looks like it will be around $1110. He also said that the muffler (which is original) will need to be replaced soon. I may call and just get it done, too, especially if I can't pick up the car till this weekend anyway.
It looks like I will need to get a ride. Even though the dealer would provide a ride from the train station, they don't have the personnel to do that in the evening, and the only stop is at 7pm. I texted my son to ask for a ride -- no answer yet, but I left my phone at home this morning, and also forgot to check messages, so who knows? He may have said, "Great, Mom, can't wait to do it!" 
A chilly Thursday
May 23rd, 2013 at 01:39 pm
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May 23rd, 2013 at 03:44 pm 1369323880
While many of us roll & store carpets for summer, I'd lie it out and inspect every centimetre especially since delivery has been repeatedly delayed. You are wonderfully patient, I'd have asked biting questions at 1st missed delivery date.
How does the dealer's price for muffler replacement line up with the cost at the Speedy Muffler type outlets that specialize in that service? Does the entire Muffler set-up need replacement or just some parts?
https://www.google.ca/search?q=muffler+parts+diagram&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=NjieUe6eMJCrjALs5IGwAQ&ved=0CEAQsAQ&biw=910&bih=374
I'm surprised that bolts on Toyotas wear out. I hope you asked the service manager to retain parts. I realize the initial damage was caused by accidentally driving over debris on the road but aren't the non related bits covered on warranty?
sorry for sounding cranky, just concerned and finding it difficult to express.
May 23rd, 2013 at 04:57 pm 1369328272
The problem with the carpet delivery has been not with the supplier but with the factory. The factory did not run the carpet until they had enough orders to make it worthwhile, thus, they kept setting back the delivery date. I probably wouldn't have had any problem had I chosen something off the floor.
I haven't decided yet on the muffler, but anything that doesn't cost me more time is valuable to me. My 3 1/2-hour daily commute pushes every errand to the weekend, and my weekends are packed. So I really wouldn't mind paying more and saving time. I'll have to see just how much the difference is.
My car is a 2001 model, and even on a Toyota, I'm not surprised that there are some worn-out parts!
It's true; I am patient -- I've mellowed a lot! One of the blessings of age.
May 23rd, 2013 at 05:16 pm 1369329399
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