Tuesday, September 27, 2005

A Truck Drivin' Texan

So, the Weight Watchers meeting was cancelled due to Rita (the offices aren't opening until tomorrow). So I have to agonize yet another day, wondering how much weight I've gained and how much further I am from my goal. ARGHHH.

My little Ford Escort two-door that I've been driving for three years had a bit of engine problem (idling) and an air-conditioning problem (no A/C - no cold air is blowing). I took it in early this morning and assumed it would be ready by this afternoon. By 2:30pm, I hadn't heard from the dealership so I called. They hadn't looked at my car yet, but it was next in line. My car was not going to be ready today, but since it's still under warranty, I can get a rental. Grumble, grumble. Fine. I arrive at the Enterprise Rent-a-Car place at the dealership. The only car available at the moment is, and I'm dead serious, a 2005 cherry red, fully loaded F-150 four-door extended cab truck. Do you want it? OF COURSE!!!!!!!!! Keep in mind, I have a very small car and since I haven't driven a monster in about 8 years, it took a few moments to gather my bearings. Then I was having a blast on the streets with it. Parking is ok, but backing out is a bitch.

Can I keep it? Please? Please, Mr. Enterprise, I'll trade you my tiny car. I'm having so much fun!

Drat. School starts again tomorrow. Must spend the evening gathering my stuff and doing laundry. But only three more days until Saturday!!

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