And the beat goes on

[susandennis]

I discovered when I got back to the car to take it to the windshield place, that the crack had more than doubled in size. The windshield guy said 'no way can we fix that'. So... replacement. Ugh. Safelite quoted $339 on their website and $389 in person. With a 2 hour wait in their not at all comfy waiting room with a blaring TV on.

On the way home I thought of ways I could avoid 2 hours in that waiting room... What if the repair guy could park next to my car in the garage? The guy who parks there rarely has his car there in the day time.

I sent him a not asking. Fingers crossed.

Meanwhile I went to Yelp to request quotes. The first one came back in under 10 mins. $299 +tax. So I think we have a winner. Now we just need to get real estate. I also have a note into a friend who parks nearby. Hoping...

My insurance has a $500 deductible so this will be a cash deal... just thinking of it as an early Christmas present. Bah humbug.

I have a favorite tunic that I made last year. I actually made two from the same pattern. And I took copious notes on the measurements with even a photo of one of the tunics. And nowhere, anywhere, did I make a note of which pattern and now I cannot find it. I'm driving myself nuts trying to figure out the mystery. I am now very good at making notes on everything I make but I wish I'd started sooner.

So yesterday was the day that The Vet Who Never Met A Cat told me I could take the collar off of Biggie and let him return to full activity. I don't suppose she'd be delighted to hear that today he very nearly ate/swallowed a fat string of fabric that was about 8 inches long. I pulled it out when he had about 3 inches left to go. OR that his new hobby is finding and playing with my sewing pins. I don't think leukemia is a big worry with him. He's not going to live that long.

Meanwhile, the two of them found a new place to nap today. They had only been on this bed briefly as part of their running through the house. But this afternoon, when I went back there (the sewing room) to make sure there were no more pins out, they were snuggled up under the watchful eye of James (the teddy bear with no eyes), and Alf.



Just got another quote for $239. And one for $400. So that's $160 diff between highest and lowest. That's actually fairly curious.

Comments

[meowmensteen]

I wonder if Biggie has a bit of goat in his DNA?

[susandennis]

my money says yes

[lifeinroseland.livejournal.com]

Pretty sure I’ve said it before but, I love your Alf! And I remember the story of your Teddy <3 [Sorry about the windshield, ouch!]

[susandennis]

I also have Alf slippers! Which, of course, I do not wear for fear of something bad happening to them.

[roasted-beets.livejournal.com]

I got a new car battery for Christmas once. :/

[susandennis]

Santa's sick sense of humor.

[(Anonymous)]

A cracked/broken windshield falls under comprehensive coverage and should be 100% covered by your insurance. Even if you only have liability, it should be covered.

[susandennis]

My insurance company does not share your opinion. I talk to them this afternoon. They will pay for everything over $500. I pay for everything up to that $500. I know things are different in other states. Maybe that's where the confusion is. But, sadly for me, you are not correct in my situation.

[colestainedpage.livejournal.com]

It's definitely different in different states. In Florida, it's a state law that car insurance must cover windshield replacement 100%. In other states I've lived, that's not been the case.

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

Expensive emergency surgery *and* a windscreen replacement? Santa, you're too generous!

I'm starting to think Biggie's eating this stuff specifically to troll you.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Sorry the crack had expanded, hope the replacement isn't too painful. Despite having had lots of windscreens they've been repaired ok but when some bugger broke in through the side it was a nightmare to get fixed as they kept trying to fit the wrong sized part

[maju01.livejournal.com]

Punky loves to pull pins out of fabric by worrying at them with his teeth. I have not seen him pick one up from the floor yet, but I'm always very cautious about retrieving them as soon as I drop them just in case.

[susandennis]

It does keep you tidy! At least it does me.

[colestainedpage.livejournal.com]

I used to work for an auto glass repair shop. The price variation is dependent on whether the new windshield is OEM or aftermarket, and even with aftermarket the price difference can be wild because not all aftermarket glass is created equal. That plus the cost of the adhesive and labor and you'll have super low quotes and super high quotes.

[susandennis]

Interesting! Thank you. Plus, you are the most fascinating friend. I think you've done a little of everything and it's so cool that you share it.