Good Day
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:40PM 
Well, we got the car. Carplay doesn't work (dealer doesn't cover except for transmission and engine). So, we have an audio guy finding us a new one. Radio works - just no carplay. Radio in our dead van is too large. Then Nathan went to the mechanic that had our dead van. He had quoted us 4 to 6 grand to drop engine. He charged us 600. He felt bad for all we went through and he will get our business seeing our old mechanic is retired. Everything works in the newer van except carplay. It is a newer and nicer van with all the bells and whistles. Wish we could afford a new but it is okay with us and dogs. We are happy. It has been costly with a car rental, uber etc and to be honest, that 600 dollars for dropping the engine was a shock and made me realize there are good people in the world. What a costly ride this has been but it could have been worse. Now Nathan has changed the insurance. Need to go change the plates and figure out the carplay and it will be a distant memory. Now I have to groom myself to death to pay for this. LOL
Another good thing is Dennis is better. It was Nathan's day off and well he ran all over the place. He said what a day off but we have a car! Perspective and I didn't feel good not having a car with dogs. One more level of anxiety gone.
It is our youngest daughter's birthday. She lives in North Carolina. We called and got her machine. We did our usual singing Happy Birthday and I guess I can sing so well - NOT that the dogs howled while we sang. As she is a huge dog person, she will laugh about that!
I shaved iced down and put chicken broth in it and the dogs emptied the bowls. They LOVED it!
The dogs are playing. They are so enjoying. It wasn't so hot and it wasn't so cold. Perfect!
As Nathan was running around doing errands, he brought us home a treat of Mary Browns.
I was outside watering plants and dear Coco the pup was chasing the spray. She adores it.
I clean eyes daily, look in ears and brush out any tangles. The dogs get a small treat. They literally line up with the exception of a couple. They are new comers and will get it. :-)
Going to try running with the dogs tonight. Think it is too soon for Dennis. Wish me luck!
Reader Comments (2)
I'm so happy to know everything's fine. Happy birthday to your daughter, Darlah.
Thank you! It has been a ride.