So, this morning I walk outside to my car. Much to my surprise and unhappiness I find that the window on the front driver’s side has been smashed to smithereens. Flashback to almost six years ago (this coming Feb 14) when my back driver’s side window was broken into. Thankfully this time they didn’t steal anything. Of course, there really isn’t much of anything to steal in it anyway.
Ugh! ARRGHH! Curses and bad words! (That is what I was doing this morning upon finding my smashed window.)
I called my coworker who carpools with me and told her I’d be a little late, seeing as though there was glass all over the front seats. The apartment complex’s cleaning lady was nearby and saw my distress. She helped me get the glass all cleaned out, which I thought was really sweet.
The ride to the office building was – COLD!
I walked into the gym and asked the manager, “Do you have a punching bag? I really need the use of a punching bag right now.” He was like, “Yeah, E.” (His son and my personal trainer.) Ha ha. 
So, instead of punching at something, I hit the elliptical hard for 15 minutes – a whole lot less time than normal, thanks to getting to the gym so late.
Once I got to my desk I called my dad and told him what happened. He offered to call this guy our family’s used for various auto repairs for the past 12 years to see what he could do. Later he called me back and told me W had found a used window for $85 and could replace it this afternoon!
Dad came by my office (a 70+minute drive!) and we traded vehicles. I do not like driving his car, but under the circumstances. . . Later this afternoon he called me and let me know the window was in – W had only charged $10 labor! My dad had stopped at a junkyard (where he got the window.) He was told that he’d have to get it himself – he didn’t have any tools with him. Luckily there was another guy there who HAD the necessary tools and was willing to do the job. My dad gave him $20.
My dad and I will be exchanging cars again probably Saturday afternoon.
Yay! for great dads! Boo! to idiots who think breaking a car window is a good idea!
I've got to run to my first training session now for my new job!
An Unpleasant Surprise
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Having a garage to put my car in is yet another reason I would love to have a house.
Denise,
I was SO relieved to hear how much it was going to cost. I'd had visions of several hundred+ dollars dancing in my head.
EngT,
Thanks!
Ralph,
Yep, I sure was MAD!
Both of my parents were like "Are you ready to move from that place yet?"
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