Fun times with good friends today. I was up by 8:30 and fixed Darla a nice breakfast of scrambled eggs and ham with onions and cheese. I then mowed the lawn and made a trip to the hardware store to pick up a new dual light switch for the fan in the living room. When Charlie installed it, he tied in the light and fan to the same switch. We want to have the fan on during the day and not the light, so got the switch changed over. We had Neil and Lil, Steve and Brenda and Charlie and Frieda over. Charlie and Frieda's daughter, Jennifer, is back in town from six month in Europe and joined us as well.
The weather was nice, but the pool is just at 78 degrees and not swimmer friendly yet, so we just sat out by the pool and enjoyed the company and the 84 degree day. I fixed a couple of tri tips and we had potato salad, asparagus, Jello salad, macaroni salad, chocolate cake and brownies. It was great.
I did wake up this morning to several friends who wished everyone a "Happy Memorial Day". It's a nice sentiment, but those folks miss the purpose and idea behind Memorial Day. There are others, several of whom I know, that post pictures of their family that were in the military thanking them for their service. Again, Veteran's Day is the time to thank those that served. Memorial Day is a day to give honor to and thanks for the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice and died in battle fighting for our freedom.
Saturday was our Memorial Day golf tournament at the Roseville Golf Club. I played alternately great and poorly, shooting a 44+43=87, but adding two birdies to my year long Eclectic score, which is now at a 5 under score of 67. My handicap is up to 17.0 and my tournament handicap is 16, up from 15. I did win $20 in skin money on Saturday and likely in the money with my net 72.
I did also get my car back this week. I had said there was no way I was paying $2,000 for the repairs. I called the dealer Monday morning and raised heck with them. He told me the cost would be $1400 plus the installation of the Power control module for the steering column, which was $440. They also rented me a car, but I had to have a Dodge product and the only vehicle on the lot was a Dodge Caravan minivan. Nice. They picked me up at the office and brought me to the rental. I had a golf game Tuesday afternoon and wouldn't be able to pick u my car until Wednesday. The dealer said they'd have it ready Tuesday night and that I could pick it up first thing Wednesday. I was able to get done early Tuesday and back to Enterprise by six. I turned in the van and got a ride over to the dealership. I had the guy wait because I didn't see the car. It turns out is WASN'T READY. I got back to the dealer and got the van back and thought, "Freakin' Typical!!"
I called the dealer first thing in the morning and raised Hell. The service guy offered to bring me the car and I told him I still had the rental. He said it was ready and I could come over at any time. I returned the car and caught a ride to the dealer and saw my ride for the first time in 8 days as it was parked out front. I went in and they handed me a bill for $2,190. At that point, I bypassed the service writer and asked for the service manager. I explained the situation and he brought the service writer over who explained that the difference in cost was the labor. I refused to pay the labor as they had the steering wheel apart to put in the clock spring. The manager waived the labor and the cost was $1,840. The car works great and the gas gauge is operable and all is good again in my car world.
We went to a college graduation policy for John Parola's daughter, Christine. She graduated high school in 2002 and finally completed her undergraduate degree this year at Sacramento State University. Christina is 30 and has no plans for marriage any time soon, so this party was just like a wedding reception with favors, speeches, food drink and everything. I'm surprised they didn't through the tassel at some point. It was fun and a great accomplishment, but I think John and Camille are hoping for a wedding soon.
This is really short and I'm exhausted. ALL of my friends that came over are retired and stayed until almost 9:00 tonight as they don't have work tomorrow. I do. I have a new employee starting tomorrow and we are finally starting to backfill the positions lost. I'm excited to get back to work and meeting our budget. I hope you are all well. Take good care. Until next week...ciao.
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