In preparation for my parents visit I decided it to be the perfect time to take my van in for a few minor adjustments. Like the brakes....which over the last month have become increasingly unreliable. And the left brake light which always seem to burn out...not good at all. Also needing adjustment was the belt that seemingly overnight became so squeaky I had to turn OFF my van at a drive thru just to hear the speaker. And finally, the air-conditioning, every summer I have to charge that stinking thing. Every single summer. But I can't be without it in this heat. Now it would seem they have switched fuels (or something of the sort) so I am stuck paying extra for some switch over since my van is older & uses the old fuel....OH-KAAAAYYYYY. So this is gonna cost me a little cash...or Yen, as I take my van off-base for repairs. CHA CHING!
Whatever, I just want my van back. I hate...let me repeat...H-A-T-E Al's van. It is old, rusty, mildew-y, smelly, and ugly. Not that my van is a Rolls Royce mind you....but trust me...it's better than his monstrosity. I miss my van. I miss my radio that doesn't short out, and my little nut pill box that hangs from the rear view mirror. I miss "Wilson" (the volleyball) sitting atop the dash, and the sound of that diesel engine when it starts up. It isn't lovely like our van in the states...but it has been mine for the last four years...and I want it back!
That is...until September when I'll have to pay to JCI that dang thing again just so we can sell it. Who on earth would buy a vehicle with it's JCI due? Ah well, such is life.
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Sorry to hear you are having van trouble....I miss all the vans there. It is so weird to drive cars with hoods here...haha. I had a little car for a rental last week and coming back to my little truck was so weird, I felt so high up. You'll notice it a lot when you first get here.
So sorry to hear about your van! I am sure you are looking forward to your parents upcoming visit, and know that they are ecstatic to see all of you. I miss you and am going to try and call sometime Saturday. Be well my friend! Love on those pretty babies of yours for me.
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