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An update!!

Apr 18

Posted by Aleks in Blog | No Comments

It’s hard to believe it’s been 2 months since my last update. I’m not very good at keeping up with this stuff…

So… they totaled the bug, so I bought it back. I’m thinking that was probably a mistake. Just looking at it I feel overwhelmed and depressed.

I bought a 1989 BMW 325i Convertible as my daily driver. It’s in pretty good shape. I’ve fixed a few little things on it so far and it’s performing its task well. The weather for the past couple of weeks has been perfect for driving with the top down.

I’m also working on fixing up the truck. Ken and I redid the ignition system this weekend. He showed me how to take apart the distributor and we put in the points elimination kit. We also installed a new ignition coil, and he showed me how to correct the engine timing. Today I replaced the distributor cap, plugs, and wires, and washed and waxed it. From what I could tell, the ignition coil was ancient, and the timing was a little off. Once we adjusted that, the engine sounded a whole lot better and the little bit I did drive it around the neighborhood seemed to have more power than before. I will drive it more tomorrow after work and see how it does. I’m crossing my fingers…!

Anyway, back to work in the morning… no more fun for me. :P

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Vacation, Holidays, Dog Bites

Dec 26

Posted by Aleks in Blog | No Comments

It’s that time of year again, and thankfully I’m off of work ALL NEXT WEEK. I have a few things to do this week while I’m off, many of which involve cutting back some of our excess expenses. I’m trying to figure out how we can visit Aaron and Samara in Alaska, but I’m not sure we’ll have the money. :-( This makes me sad.

Things I need to do:

  • Finish wiring up the radio in the truck
  • Get a new phone, drop the iPhone and it’s $30 data plan
  • Cancel Sirius
  • Cancel HD channels on DirecTV
  • Shop around for car and homeowners insurance
  • Order and change O2 sensor in the Beetle – Trouble code wasn’t O2 sensor. It was misfires in 3 cylinders. Ordered a new ignition coil, plugs and wires instead. If those don’t fix it, I’ll change the O2 sensors.
  • Fix windshield wiper fluid in Beetle — doesn’t spray on driver’s side
  • Wire up new Bose speaker
  • Hook up the under-counter radio in the Kitchen

Jenny did get a new job a couple of weeks ago doing home care. She’s really enjoying it, but working 6 days a week. I guess it’s time I actually get the truck fixed to where I feel comfortable driving it more since having only one car kind of sucks.

We went to WV for Christmas. We drove up on Thursday night, and left late last night since Jenny had to work this morning. She got the opportunity to put on a bite suit and take bites from the K9 dogs. As of last night, she had a nice bruise starting on her arm. I think her camera is still in the car, so I’ll post pictures tonight when she gets home.

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