Ok so I feel like everyone wants my money. I don't have enough to go around. Stand in line.
I bought a "new" car in September. Driving 70 miles a day round trip on my old car was not going to cut it.
So we bought a "new" car. We shopped around. Found a great 2001 Mazada Protege for $3000. Great, done, done. While we were "test driving" the car the dealer was chatting us up. He "mentioned" that if your check engine light ever comes on and the car is not running rough, you shouldn't be concerned.
Fast forward 2 weeks. Whatda know....the check engine light comes on. I took it to Autozone. The do free diagnostic checks. I got the code, was told it was the air/fuel metering thingy and that it needed to be serviced at the dealer. Knowing #1 the dealer's cost more & #2 that we have our cars serviced at Firestone, I took it to them first. I told them I have the code and wanted to make sure they couldn't fix it first. They OF COURSE can't use Auto Zone's code, they need to take my $95 and run a diagnostic. Ok, I pay for it. And whatda know, the SAME DAMN CODE. And, they can't fix it. I have to take it TO THE DEALER!! So basically you just took $95 to give me the same thing Autozone gave me for free?
I call the dealer...they want to do ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC CHECK...this time for $120. I haven't taken the car in yet. The PCM computer just needs to be reset...It'll have to wait.
NEXT! My two oldest got their school pictures taken in September. They have this lovely "pay online" option. So I did that. So now it's time for the pictures to come in. I get a paper that says "You didn't order these pictures." Uh, yeah, yeah I did. So I call. Wagner Portrait Group....DO NOT EVER USE THEM. They don't know their ass from a hole in the ground. I have sent 2 emails, talked to 4 different customer service reps and been told they will "call me back." I'm holding my breath waiting for the phone to ring. Still nothing. They have my money...I have no pictures.
NEXT! I get Bryana's pictures from a different studio, CRAPPY!! So I call the school to see what I do for picture retakes. Oh, they needed to be back Monday...I got them on Wed and the kids were off school on Friday. So I had to call the school Thursday and have them back the next day???? Now I'm stuck with $35 of crappy pictures for Bryana, no pictures of Tatiana and Cianah.
NEXT! Monday, Tatiana broke her glasses (for the 3rd time in 2 years.) Lenscrafters is supposed to have a deal that within a year you only have to pay 1/2 price for a new pair. So I take them back. The LOVELY person at Lenscrafters says "we don't carry this frame." Uh, well you did 9 months ago. I'm not paying for new lenses too. She didn't even take the time to look up Tatiana in the computer to see that the other 2 times I paid to replace the lenses and frames. Ugh, don't you think you've taken enough of my money? I walked out pissed.
So today, I called the car dealership and told them I think it's "funny" that he mentioned the check engine light...and wow it's on. I have a message from them to return in the morning.
I filed a complaint with the BBB on Wagner Portrait group. The school says they get the same response,
I logged on to Firestone and Lenscrafters websites and lodged a complaint there too. I heard back from Firestone, only that they forwarded the complaint to the district office. Nothing so far from Lenscrafters.
I feel much better. My check engine light is still on, I have no pictures, and Tati is still blind...but darn I got it all off my chest. :)
Tomorrow's another day and I'm bound and determined that it will be much better. I know that all these things will work out better than I ever planned.
Thanks for listening. :)
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
More Sisters!!!!
So Karl and his dad "reconnected" about 4 years ago. Which is great! We were starting to plan our wedding and since my dad is gone, I thought it was important to not let any more time pass. I called the only "Hobdy" I found in Michigan, since we knew his grandparents lived there. I asked for "George" and was told he passed away. UGH!!! My heart sank. After a few more questions to whom I found out was my Aunt, I realized that Karl's grandfather had passed, also George. To the family Karl's dad is Ray. Mixed emotions. Very sad that Karl's grandfather had passed, but joy that Karl still had time to reconnect with his father.
I hung up with Aunt Geri (sp?) after giving her our phone number. Not more than 5 minutes past...the phone rang...Karl's dad.
They were both so happy. Karl and his dad have maintained a constant relationship.
So we knew there were 3 sisters in NJ. Well surprise..there's 4. Elyssa was the first to start talking to Karl. He was more than excited!

Baby girl is 13. :)
Last week we heard from Adrianne and Davida. These two Karl remembers playing with when he was little.

Adrianne

Davida
Elizabeth was just a baby last time Karl saw her. Now she's all grown up.

This is Elizabeth with Elyssa at her 8th grade graduation.
And just to embarrass my sisters some more... Here's the last time they were all together (except Elyssa)
I really don't know why you are all so embarrassed. Karl looks like Arnold from different strokes. "Whatcho talking 'bout Willis."
:) (you may be too young to know who that is?)
Adrianne sporting the hot sunglasses.
Davida in the pink dress.
Elizabeth is the baby.
So we are all talking now. We're all reconnected. And this is for good. We are not giving this up! Adrianne and I decided. So the rest of you are stuck with us.
I know my girls are dying to meet the rest of their aunts.
Elyssa how does it feel to have a niece as old as you? :)
Oh yeah, and as a bonus....I have a niece and nephew. YEAH!!
The Next Generation
I can not wait until we all get together.
We need a family reunion.
I hung up with Aunt Geri (sp?) after giving her our phone number. Not more than 5 minutes past...the phone rang...Karl's dad.
They were both so happy. Karl and his dad have maintained a constant relationship.
So we knew there were 3 sisters in NJ. Well surprise..there's 4. Elyssa was the first to start talking to Karl. He was more than excited!

Baby girl is 13. :)
Last week we heard from Adrianne and Davida. These two Karl remembers playing with when he was little.
Adrianne
Davida
Elizabeth was just a baby last time Karl saw her. Now she's all grown up.

This is Elizabeth with Elyssa at her 8th grade graduation.
And just to embarrass my sisters some more... Here's the last time they were all together (except Elyssa)

I really don't know why you are all so embarrassed. Karl looks like Arnold from different strokes. "Whatcho talking 'bout Willis."
:) (you may be too young to know who that is?)
Adrianne sporting the hot sunglasses.
Davida in the pink dress.
Elizabeth is the baby.
So we are all talking now. We're all reconnected. And this is for good. We are not giving this up! Adrianne and I decided. So the rest of you are stuck with us.
I know my girls are dying to meet the rest of their aunts.
Elyssa how does it feel to have a niece as old as you? :)
Oh yeah, and as a bonus....I have a niece and nephew. YEAH!!
The Next Generation

I can not wait until we all get together.
We need a family reunion.
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