A Day
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:21PM 
It's been another day. Nathan spent a lot of time scrambling. He had no choice to get the van moved to another mechanic as his mechanic of 40 years was closing tomorrow - retiring for good. Nathan got an uber to take him to Enterprise and was told no vehicle was available. He called before he called the uber and they did say they had 1. They finally found one for him at a different location but no one was available to drive him there. He walked for 30 minutes as the uber service told him 20 to 30 minutes. Enterprise told him it was a 10 minute walk, It wasn't. I guess when he arrived they were concerned for him as he didn't look good. Then they told him they were not sure if a car was available as there was 3 people ahead of him but he could wait and see if they got returns. Eventually they did. He went back via the rental to the mechanic and emptied out the van and called CAA to bring it to another mechanic. He left the keys and CAA showed up and refused to take it as he wasn't there. He called CAA again telling them he told them he wouldn't be there and they never told him he had to be. They said they will be there in 4 minutes so you need to be there for the tow guy. It took him 6 minutes. You don't want to know how he got there as it usually takes 12 minutes - according to Waze. LOL The old mechanic said he will be here in 2 minutes - don't leave. He told him if he wasn't, he would be leaving. Oh boy. Then he arrives, the tow guy demanded his license, his insurance, his ownership papers. He has never had to go through this and our name is on the plate. The guy was terribly rude. The new place said the van arrived but he refused to put it where they wanted so they could put it up on a lift to look at it. They got their employees to push it to where they needed it to be. They are complaining to CAA and Nathan complained as well. They need to find an engine, get costs for engine, delivery and labour costs. Dealership is 185 an hour for labour. They are 100 an hour for labour. It will take days to fix and of course finding an engine may be interesting and they may have to get it from New York. They don't know yet. This new place started in business the same as our mechanic started 40 years ago. He did their overage - too busy for you people. So - we wait till tomorrow to find out. I am afraid to hear. Of course the rental is 119. (cheapest he could get) as day plus gas. Oh well....
This was my day off. It actually sucked. Didn't do anything I wanted nor had the time and ate lousy chicken nuggets from Costco and they were awful. Dennis day off is tomorrow - busy grooming - Nathan's Friday - Thursday I am busy grooming - tomorrow and Friday too. I guess it is a long weekend as we are busy?
Despite all this the dogs snuggled with me. Enjoyed ice water - need more ice trays. It was humid today. Dennis is waiting for rain so he doesn't have to water. Me, I am waiting for bed. Never want to be in this position again but you can't control life. Dogs get us by.
Newt goes home Friday so Sue must be somewhat better. I am so hoping. I know she misses him but shhh he has had the time of his life. He will be tired when he goes home - perhaps comotose for a day but that may be better for mom. We will miss him.
Dogs came - dogs departed and more arrive tomorrow. Think Ollie goes home soon and he has earned every bit of his play time. Marli loves him too and well Marli loves everyone so far.
It's been a day. This is all so carthatic. Sorry for the complaining but its eating me alive and helps to talk about it!
Reader Comments (5)
I am so sorry you are going through this, life is fraught with this type of thing unfortunately as you know all too well. I am sure Nathan didn’t feel well after walking for 30 minutes in this heat. I got up at 7 and took the dogs for a walk right away. It was already 30 with the humidity. 🥴
No question little man was going to have a blast. He is very “bye, mom” without looking back when he arrives there. He is independent and totally confident that, of course, you are coming back for him. In the meantime, he is going to party to pass the time until pick up. 🎉🎉
Angela: He was in rough shape. Even by the time he got home - he looked ill. Wish he had stopped and called an uber but they told him 10 minutes. Not sure he is up to a 30 minute walk in high humidity. He now knows. It was a rough couple of days. Hope we don't get terrible news about costs. We shall see.
Sue - he is happy to be here - happy to be your little man. He is a fun puppy!
It's times like these that I wish we lived closer to you to help. Sadly I did something to my ankle and haven't tried to drive or else I would have helped chauffeur Nathan.
Hope the repairs costs aren't too bad, or else look around for another vehicle, difficult decision either way.
It's times like these that I wish we lived closer to you to help. Sadly I did something to my ankle and haven't tried to drive or else I would have helped chauffeur Nathan.
Hope the repairs costs aren't too bad, or else look around for another vehicle, difficult decision either way.