Wednesday, known as back to school night in Dixon, was not super exciting. Most of you know my days are scintillating even electric. This was boring. I worked out. Went to work. Did very little. Went home. Marika and I made burgers for dinner. A little veg on the side.
Emily got home about 8 pm. Parents satisfied. We hope.
All fed and day done. Yes, I’m thrilled as well. Thrilled I sez.
Thursday. Again, for the third day in a row, I tried to get my daughter to go workout with me. Mind you, she asked me to do this. So far, today is the third day she did not get up. That’s a strike out. One more and it’s a golden crown. Let’s hope she gets her ass up tomorrow.
Today I did manage to get her up after my workout. I took her out for coffee. I’m a nice daddy. After coffee, I went to work. Marika went back home. I imagine to go back to sleep.
Today is a special day. Why, you say? That was you, wasn’t it? Anyhow, today I have an appointment to take Emily’s car to Safelite for a new windshield. I have glad coverage through my car insurance co. I called them a month ago and made my appointment.
So instead of going to work, I drove to the shop. Where I found out Safelite had no record of my appointment. Wtf? So the counter guy spent five mins in the computer and found me from prior visits. But no current. And he said he could not get the windshield today. I went outside to call the stupid assholes I had set the appointment with. After a time on the phone, the operator found my appointment. He had no explanation why it was not sent to the shop. I asked to speak to someone who could explain. The moron transferred my call. It disconnected. I called back. Next gal stayed in the phone till the call transferred but it ended up in the exact same call center as the first call. I called again. Third person did not transfer my call. She took my number so her supervisor could call me. That was 1145. Ten hours ago. No call.
Good news, all my calling busted loose the info. Shop received it. And, they had a windshield. I win. Sort of. They took the car and I took a Lyft. To work. Tried to forget the glass shop.
I have only one appointment today at three. Otherwise, work and a phone call at two.
So I got to work. Got a text, the ADP guy needed to come by and bring my contest prize. A solar charger. Cool. He also had a Cuban cigar for me. I do live right. He also had an attractive offer on referrals which will pay good money IF the referrals are good quality. I have to buy the referrals and he does the work. And it should pay off.
Had to have my 2pm call with mr ADP there. Kind of a combo. My 2 call was my marketing lady so I pay her. She did not get the usual attention from me cuz I had the other guy there and a few other distractions.
Not so with my 3 o’clock. A prospective client. I chased out the two o’clock and met with the almost a client. Just an aside, all my employees left by 3. Great. I need a ride to the shop at some point. About two minutes after the appointment arrived, everyone left and the shop called. It’s ready. Fortunately, my appointment said he would give me a ride. Cool.
I reviewed his self prepared tax return and pointed out audit issues. For an hour. He have me a ride to the shop, i tried to not charge him for the appointment, and he gave me some cash anyway. Cool.
I got the car and went home. Too late for work.
Emily and I met up in Old town. I realized that was where we could get Emily her postcards. I had been all over town this week looking. I figured correctly. The tourist joint in Old Town had them.
While there we wandered thru the weekly street fair. Fun. Nothing too exciting.
I went to the local wine bar, I have a membership and my bi monthly bottles were ready. Cool news, they were having a whisky tasting tonight. Emily went home. She had groceries in the car. I stayed and tried the whiskeys. It’s free for members. I ended up with a bottle. I’m a sucker.
Home. We made dinner. It was fine. Bad TV. I had to leave at this point and gas up Emily’s car. She has no time in am. Back home. Bed.