I missed my doctor appointment yesterday. I was supposed to get an inoculation, a booster, so I missed that. I may show up today and just get a shot. The rest of the appointment can wait.
For now, watching bad morning TV. Specifically, GMA. What I really hate are the advertisements. I think they are aimed at my age group and I don’t like it. Biggest question, since morning “news” shows are full of ads and placements why in the name of the lord so they need to break for more advertising? I watch and am not fooled by what I see. And I never buy what they advertise. Never.
I gotta say, it’s really difficult to do what I am doing. My black cat, in my lap, ramming her head into me and my hands makes typing a challenge. This cat is unreal. Sadly, she loves me. Just me. If my ass hits a chair, it takes a few seconds and she is there. In my lap. Giving me unnecessary attention. Yes, I would rather she ignored me. She gets out of Emily’s lap just to get on mine. Wakes from a nap to sit in my lap. Yes, I know, first world problems.
I’m going to do a little computer work and clean up. Head for work. I think it’s a work day. Ok. So halfway through the work I realize I have a haircut appointment at 10. It’s 950. And a 20 minute drive. Not dressed. No shower yet. But I don’t give up that easy. Called Becky, told her a tale of woe and she said I have till 1045. Never give up, never surrender. I showered and all.
I drove with alacrity to the appointment. I got there at 1045. Her next one had not shown up. I got my haircut. But Becky was moving fast so no time for chit chat. Too bad, I like that part.
I treated myself to a latte at my new favorite place around the corner. Very nice and overpriced. I’m a poet.
Work was work as is normal. Not much going. I know I was early because walker was still there. He almost always leaves before I arrive.
The day had nothing exciting. Went to the bank for a deposit. That’s the highlight. Otherwise just the usual crap.
I did get a call from Kyle Peterson, my client, sales manager at Honda dealer. We made an appointment for later today to finally see the Type R I am trying to buy. And a 2nd car for Emily to use as a commuter once we move to Auburn.
I did manage to write some IRS letters. Also called the IRS and got them to actually do something positive for a client. I talked them out of imposing a $4200 penalty on my client. I am amazed.
But, as days go, this one did. Maybe I will remember more tomorrow.
I left for the dealership at about 630. Called Wmily, she is coming too for a look at the HRV we are thinking of buying. I got to Honda first. Turns out, the R is in the shop and al I can do is look at it. So no drive test at high speed. Which is crap. So I took some time going over the car, looking at all I could. Many fuses had been pulled so I couldn’t do much but look. Sit in the car and check it out.
I was in the garage at Honda still when Emily arrived. She took a quick look at the R and it was off to her car. That one we checked out extensively and she got to test drive the thing. Seems a good choice. The chassis is same as my current car, with same drive train too. So for me it’s close to home. I am sure it will be fine.
We were unable to write up a contract cuz the place closes at 8 and we don’t care when we do it. Plus, I can’t take delivery of a car that does not run. We made an appointment to come back next Monday late. We will then fake a contract. Yes, fake it. Since we are in the middle of a house purchase we can’t buy cars. Would cause problems with credit and could undermine our house purchase. So Kyle is helping to extend the purchase contracting by at least a week to get the house done. So we will meet and write a preliminary contract and pay whatever and bury the contract so it wont be submitted to the bank for another week or so. Crazy.
Speaking of which, still working on house stuff today as well. Always something.
We stopped at the Chinese place we like in Davis on our way home. It was late so we were not interested in making dinner when we got home. The Chinese place is located in a gas station which always seems weird to me. Of course my favorite chicken place is on a gas station in Dixon. Maybe it’s a thing.
We got our food to go. Got home and wolfed it down quickly. I had pork and broccoli, Emily has Generalw Chicken. The place is excellent. Just great.
After dinner Emily went to bed early. I stayed up for blogging and a little TV. But now it’s bedtime.