Yesterday we had our first car repair in Tucson. It figures that the day we drove out here, our Focus started making a noise. Thankfully, we were on the road with my dad, so he was able to take a look at it when we stopped halfway for gas. It was a cracked EGR tube at the exhaust manifold (interesting, I know). But, it was the kind of thing we could keep driving on for a little while without worrying about it. A few weeks before we moved I realized that leaving our hometown would mean we wouldn't know where to go for things...like car repairs. Funny we ended up needing one right off the bat. Anyway, dad called someone he knows in Tucson who recommended a place we could take it. Earlier in the week, I scheduled an appointment for Friday morning. Here's how it turned out. The good news was that they were able to weld the tube back together rather than replace it. (Read $20 vs. $80+). The bad news was that when I called to check on the car an hour after they had estimated to have it ready, I found out that the mechanic had broken another part while welding the tube. The other good news, though, is that he replaced it at his cost. So, at the very end of the day, we got our car back, minus the bad sound, and with a brand new part. All in all, I figured it was a good deal--not having a car all day wasn't too bad, since we didn't have any other major plans, and we got a free part thrown in. Also, as car repairs go, this one was cheap, so that was good too.
Other than that, things are pretty quiet here. We're unpacked, the fridge is full, and the apartment is clean. I've got the laundry going (in my own place!). But, I think it's setting in that we're out here in Tucson all alone. I know once my training and classes start, I'll be making new friends, but it is pretty strange being here at the moment, away from everyone we know and not having met anyone new yet (or having a whole lot to do). So, I'm trying to follow Mark's advice and enjoy all my free time and do things I'm always saying I don't have time to do. Like scrapbook the pictures from our vacation last summer, or work the puzzle Mark bought me for Christmas (I started that today), or watch movies, or read books. We did get public library cards and activate a gift subscription to Netflix today, so that should help keep us both entertained.
Tomorrow we'll be trying our first church in Tucson. I'll let you know how it goes.
No comments:
Post a Comment