Friday, January 27, 2012
Two Years
Today is a sad anniversary. It has been two years since the tragic accident and death of my mother-in-law, Judy.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Park
Life's little adventures.... After Richard's roller hockey game, we didn't get very far because Lynn's car (2000 Ford Focus) refused to get out of park. The transmission was locked in the "P" position. Fortunately, she still has the Owner's Manual. Fortunately, I had my car. Fortunately, she is a member of AAA.
To make a long story shorter, we tried several things without success. We had a suspicion that it had to do with the brake lights not working (really!). Putting new bulbs did not restore the lights. We discovered there is a little reset button by the gear selector but we couldn't get that to work. When AAA finally arrived, the driver quickly showed us the trick to how to work the reset button. That saved a tow.
When Lynn took the car in for repair, they found the problem with the brake lights (a frayed wire/connection) and were able to restore the lights and unlock the transmission. So now, Lynn's car has brake lights and full range of the transmission from the gear selector.
Another blessing was that while we waited, Richard and I watched another roller hockey game (an adult league) and got to discuss the finer points of the game. Also, we met an 'old' friend who runs a used sporting goods store. Haven't seen him much since Lynn and Richard moved 4 years ago. A nice chat with Jeff (he was there to play).
To make a long story shorter, we tried several things without success. We had a suspicion that it had to do with the brake lights not working (really!). Putting new bulbs did not restore the lights. We discovered there is a little reset button by the gear selector but we couldn't get that to work. When AAA finally arrived, the driver quickly showed us the trick to how to work the reset button. That saved a tow.
When Lynn took the car in for repair, they found the problem with the brake lights (a frayed wire/connection) and were able to restore the lights and unlock the transmission. So now, Lynn's car has brake lights and full range of the transmission from the gear selector.
Another blessing was that while we waited, Richard and I watched another roller hockey game (an adult league) and got to discuss the finer points of the game. Also, we met an 'old' friend who runs a used sporting goods store. Haven't seen him much since Lynn and Richard moved 4 years ago. A nice chat with Jeff (he was there to play).
Monday, January 23, 2012
Five Guys
After Richard's roller hockey game (and the Ford Focus "P" problem), Richard and I enjoyed lunch at a burger joint we haven't been to in a while. (He showers and changes clothes before we go to lunch).
We went to Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Farmington. This is a chain that seems to be growing. The burgers are pretty decent, a step above fast food joints. The fries are freshly made at the restaurant. They use peanut oil to make the fries and they have roasted peanuts to munch on while you wait for order to be cooked (however, Richard cannot eat nuts due to his braces). Richard likes bacon on his burger.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)