Here's the history on my car:
Bought brand new, took delivery on Tuesday August 19th in the evening (23.8 miles on it). Two of the most wonderful men on earth who helped with this process (Otherwise known as Phil and Nels) accompanied me to the delivery. While the process took very little time, and I do work at a car dealer so I had some idea what to expect...I found myself incredibly overwhelmed. There were questions about extended warranty that I hadn't thought about, there were questions about my satisfaction with the shape of the car that I couldn't answer (let alone remember to do much besides to breathe).
I "inspected" the car for damage, scratches, and the like and thought that everything looked good. I got the tour of the dealership which I won't be utilizing very often because it's in White Bear Lake, and I'm in Minnetonka. (If you think of a square, I'm on the bottom left in Minnetonka, they are on the top right in White Bear Lake - and no, there isn't a diagonal highway to get me there any faster).
We picked up the trunk liner and the all season floor mats from parts, and while Phil and Nels installed them for me (also taking the proverbial "fine tooth comb" to the car), I was getting an introduction to the owners manual, etc. Turns out there is a very minor scratch on the front chrome plate near the Honda logo that is being replaced. I just have to wait for confirmation that the part is in so that I can haul back up to White Bear Lake and get a loaner car while they do the work...
We finished up about 7 something and we were off!
The things I didn't learn that I had to figure out were how to work the windshield wipers as they are not the same as in the Camry and what on earth D3 is...(Hint, it's not good to be in D3 when driving down the highway). Basically, it's 3rd gear..
I have since gone about my normal life (parking as far away from other cars as humanly possible) and managed to make it all the way to Thursday night, August 28th before I had to gas up my car! (Yes, that's 9 days) I'm so excited, I can hardly tell you!!! My next suprise came when I filled up with gas at the gas station and it went really fast... Note to self: 11 gallons takes less time to pump than 16 gallons...and costs less too! (Gassed up at 340 miles)
I've had the car for 11 days, I still love it beyond what is reasonable, my plates have arrived at the dealer, and my parents come in town tomorrow.
Our plans:
Sunday is dinner and play time with the Hannemann's, Monday is the Renesance festival (in the 90 degree heat - I remember working through that...yuk). Tuesday is back to SV to work, Tuesday night with the rents, Wednesday to SV, lunch with the rents, Wednesday night at Borton, Thursday at SV (Toastmasters at 11:30), Thursday night with the rents, Friday back to SV for 1/2 day. 11:30 am - I'm outta there headed to the lake to take a boat cruise with Kristine Smyth, family, and bridal party. Saturday is Kristine's wedding (I'm so excited)...and Mom and Dad leave on Sunday...whew!
Of that time - I'll be working on stuff for school, helping Dad scotch guard my car, knitting, and trying to balance everything else I have going on in the near to late future...
I continue to hunt for another job to no avail - yet. I'm still knitting (finally picked it back up after way way way too long). I'm working on the last piece of a baby sweater for one of the gals at work. Lot's of fun, really easy.
P.S. Have I mentioned how many weddings and babies I know and/or are attending between now and March?? 3 weddings, 6 babies...
And now for the photos. I have a few more on my phone that I'll try to upload...
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