Getting back into the main stream of things is slowly happening. Although driving to and fro during the heat of the day has it's moments. The increased traffic can't be doing much good for her nerves either. We all get disturbed about the traffic but she has not been in it for some time now and may take a while to become brave once again.

990801 - It's just about that time when Mrs. is getting sick and tired of the old car. You can stall these things (not the car) but it comes a time when the need becomes necessary to buy a newer one. We have taken a few for a spin and I think she is ready to take the plunge. Give me strength.

990808 - After almost a week of near bliss the Mrs. has new car aroma in her veins. What can I say, take a look below at a near identical specimen (think and see red with grey interior instead) and you will have it.

A hush comes over the crowd and then suddenly, Come on down, It's a new car!!! The sweat on her brow is not from the energy spent running from salesmen it's from writing and signing her name on countless documents confirming her purchase. The image below is a 1999 Taurus, although she has the ($700 more expensive when new) 1998 Taurus SE the immediate differences are not noticeable. Tell me what difference can $700 do for you on a new car between 2 of the same model, the SE or LX? They still get you somewhere.

From every appointment like self locking doors to A/C and fold down rear seat backs she is in near bliss. Between you and me she will stand at the window and look at it. Actually I am right beside her doing the same thing. :)
I like the rock solid handling and the spunk under the hood. It's a well over due & welcome change.

I seem to be working more than ever, evenings and weekends as well. The "office" has made more shallow reorganizations that puts me back to where I came. Not that this is bad but the work is Transmission by day and Data by night, hard to stock enough to get by. I have to stop answering the phone.

990809 - I know what you maybe thinking about the new car but I have a different point of view. The reduced stress with the therapy that goes with everybody having their own means of transportation and the effect that it has on Mrs. in her healing state is far & wide worth the financial pain. Speaking of financial pain, avoid the Royal Bank, they will damage any opinions you may have had about the banks being slightly good or working in your best favour. My advise for the day, shop around and look at EVERY offer. Take the stance they are looking for YOUR business, not them simply lending you money. They are all thieves until you find the right (or better in your favour) thief. If it was up to the people at the bank I'm sure business with them would be much better, chuck the rules and go with the traditional method. Funny how very different they all are.

The space & almost the month has run out so for other news clique Mail-News & more photo's when they are available.

To be continued...