My first article in a non automotive magazine has just been published. The latest issue of Frock has my review of the documentary I Am A Woman Now. It is a reworking of my blog on the same subject.
The magazine did a great job on the layout, see page 26. Lots of other great articles to enjoy.
You can download the magazine for free, make sure join their mailing list at http://bit.ly/gsfrock.
If you want anything done you have to do it yourself.
No I don't mean SRS! I had completed the necessary cosmetic repairs on my 76 Electra and realized it was time for an oil change and a chassis lube. Both jobs are a rather dirty and messy affair. Perhaps time to leave such tasks to the guys….professional mechanics that is.
I dropped by a oil change/repair franchised shop that advertised a price less than supplies would cost me. I pulled up in the Seville as I exited I could hear the guys in the shop remarking on the "old" Caddy. A less friendly reception from the woman behind the counter.
Asked to confirm the price of oil,filter lube on an older V8 Buick she snapped, well what kind, year etc. Its a 455 I said , "well what model" was here terse reply, giving me a look that said stupid bitch….as if the model makes any difference.
Its an Electra Limited Landau Custom Coupe. Anyway they wanted to charge me an extra 13 dollars for the extra litre of oil the 455 would need plus they would have to charge extra for my rare filter. I turned on my heel and left with a polite no thank you.
GM Goodwrench was much more friendly and had the filter in stock. Nevertheless I did the job myself. Emerged from under the car with all nails intact for a change and the satisfaction of knowing the job was done correctly.
Girls, learn how to change your own oil. Yes a dirty job but you will save money and a little time on your back….under your car will help you identify any potential future problems.
Sunday was spent cleaning the garage and garden shed, more hot, dirty work. Had to stack some 20 inch rims and tires above my head, OMG I have definitely lost upper body strength. Photo is me hot, sweaty and no makeup.
Hugs,
April
Loved the story, April; it's almost as if you should be a writer! (I wonder if anyone has ever mentioned that to you?) :c)
ReplyDeleteI managed to lose my phone on Saturday after a three hour walk and had to retrace my steps to find it - at the very last place I checked, of course. It was a hot, muggy day, and I will confess I wasn't nearly as cheerful as you are in your photo above. :c)
Keep writing, girl!
Hugs,
Cass