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[susandennis]

Wonder if the LJ spammers will pick this entry, too.  They seem to be very busy lately.  I totally get the spam that includes links but the spam comments that are uninteligible and have no links - did those people not read the how to spam manual????  

I called this morning to see about getting my car serviced and it was kind to trippy (ha! a car pun). Smart Cars were, a few years ago, bought by Mercedes.  A few months ago, my Smart Car dealer out in the burbs was morphed into the toney Mercedes dealer downtown. We be movin' on up!  The phone number is toll free so I kind of expected a telephone tree and a long wait but the call was quickly answered by this cute guy (he had a cute voice anyway).  Clearly he was used to talking to very rich, entitled, stuffy people. It took him a bit to catch on to me but he did pretty quickly.  

He was able to look my car up by the VIN number and determine we were all kosher and so we booked the normal 10,000 mile checkup.  Smart cars do not do normal oil changes and stuff.  It just wants gas now and again.  So it's never ever had anyone look at it since it  left the dealership.  $300 which, is more than I want to pay but not terribly unreasonable, I think.  Plus he said they would wash it!

He booked me for Friday morning with John Grover.  It's kind of like booking a hair appointment... you get your time slot and your guy. He assured me I'd 'love John'.  Oh and he booked me a shuttle service but my appointment is at 8 so I think I'm just going to take the opportunity to walk around the area - find some breakfast and get some exercise.   It's really nice, however, to know I can get a ride somewhere and back if I want.  

I only have 4,000 miles on it but he said it was 10,000 OR 1 year.  I allowed as how I was greatly relieved not to have to drive 6,000 miles before Friday.  He was still laughing when I hung up.  

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Today is swim class at the Meadowbrook pool (20 minutes north of here) at 11.  The Mariners game is this afternoon.  And, honestly, that's it for planned activities today.  It's lovely and cool again today.  Life is just excellent.

Comments

[kayre]

Giving someone a hearty laugh is a good thing!

[catmomma.livejournal.com]

I have a few neighbors with Smarts and I considered getting one myself when I first saw them at my local Mercedes dealership. I went to go try one out and alas I do not fit in one, LOL. I love me some small cars but that one is not build for my long legginess. We have a Honda delSol which is a tiny little car but since it is only a 2 seater, the seats sit further back and allow for more space.

I will admit I am drooling all over the new Fiats though. I did go test drive one and I fit comfortable in those.

[anita-margarita.livejournal.com]

The wine community is getting spammed even though it's (allegedly) moderated. I've volunteered to do some SERIOUS moderatin' there.

[ciddyguy.livejournal.com]

As far as spamming goes, I don't get it, then again, I don't allow anonymous, so that maybe why.

Glad you made someone laugh today.

Speaking of cars, mine will go ion next month for its first oil change in my ownership - and have the tires rotated so I'll have that done before it become icky and cold again.

Also, I'll try to fit in a GOOD waxing etc before the end of September so the car is protected weather wise for winter.

[rsc.livejournal.com]

The Mariners game is this afternoon.

And they won again! That's 8 in a row, which is really nice. On the other hand, they now have a better record than the Red Sox, and I'm not sure how I feel about that.

[susandennis]

It's kind of freaky, isn't it??!! no game today and then the white sox so i think our fun is over... but it was great while it lasted.

[mixter11nm.livejournal.com]

The nice thing about having a "high-end' auto is that they always return it to you washed. I even get BMW cinnamon mints left on my car seat.

[susandennis]

omg... i totally want mints!