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11am... cloudy and a light dusting of snow on the ground, freezing cold. Out for lunch and to pick up prescription. The RAV was ready to be picked up so I drove Leofwyna over for that and paid my tab ($665)while there. Back home on the computer for the evening while Leofowyna headed downstairs for more sewing.

10:50... Sunny and windy but warmer. Out for lunch and switch vehicles, then quick grocery stop. Home again so Leofwyna can go eat and do errands before making our vehicle switch. Turns out Dave didn't have to replace the battery afterall. Tonight Leofwyna has music so I'm on my own for supper and another night on the computer with ancestry.

10:40... sunny and chilly but the cold front is passed. When we went for the Ford on the way to Magmor we found it wasn't ready yet afterall; bummer! Meeting was getting application for July's Kingdom Tournment as Omaha's officers didn't want the trade we'd suggested so we'll be doing two event in close order. Supper after meeting at Sultan's Kite was just Leofowyna and I with Cera and Gerald.

10:30... Sunny and mild. Out for lunch and groceries. The north wind blew in cold so I skipped other errands and headed home. Dave called and the car will be ready to pick up tomorrow. Leofwyna headed downstairs for another sewing session and I spent a quiet afternoon on the computer before putting supper together. Made a smoky mess trying to candy the orange peel; need to salvage the small Mirro saucepan.

Noon... the tow truck came for the Ford at 9:30 so I had to dress and go out to move the RAV so he could get to it. He apologized for not getting here yesterday; he's been extremely busy in this weather event. I went back to bed and really enjoyed lounging through the morning. When I did get up Leofwyna asked to go with me to lunch, then paid for both of us. Once I dropped her off at home I headed back out for errands. PO drop, library, drycleaner and groceries for the weekend then a quiet evening at the computer.

10:25... cloudy and cold. The car still doesn't start. Called Dave; they're backed up two weeks and have no room in the lot. I asked to be put in cue and they can let us know when they're ready to tow the car in. Called Cera for a ride to go get the RAV. Was afraid we'd have to dig it out but it was clear and we only had to brush snow off the back window. We had invited her to join us for supper so I sent her to keep Leofwyna company while I went for my groceries and prescription. It was snowing when she picked me up but stopped after only a couple inches before I was heading home from HyVee. Cera scooped some of the walk for us before I got there. She also helped me unload when I got home and I hurried to get the stroganoff made. This turned out to be a particularly good batch and we have enough for supper again tomorrow. The second jigsaw puzzle is coming right along as we take turns working on it. I invited Cera to come back for supper Saturday as I'm planning a pot pie casserole which serves eight; takes us awhile to use it up so if she likes I'll send a portion home with her.

Up and out really early for a cousin's meet at Colleen's then stopped at Apple Goodwill (blouse) before returning home. Learned the car was ready, finally, so went to pick it up ($301). Stopped to replace battery in the blood sugar reader(sic) and got groceries for supper.

Up and called 24-hour... there's a WEEK delay to get the car dealt with so not much driving for me meantime. Used the RAV to go to lunch and the library today. Headed home a little early to help Leofwyna get stuff off the top of the RAV before she headed out to music. Took the car to leave at 24-hour until they have time to deal with it. Watched Nature show about whales off M._____ Bay then encouraged Leofwyna to watch it when she got home. Made turkey broth from backs and ribs found at the store (four packs for only $1 each).

Up and called Dave then out for lunch. Back home in time for Leofwyna's hair appointment she dropped me off to get my car. We ended up changing the power cord from the battery to the starter/lights/etc. Left undone was changing the coolant leak onto the starter until next year when hopefully finances will look better for $250+ work to get done. I was at the library on computer when Leofwyna caught up with me. She was loaded and heading out a day early to avoid Friday's possible snow. Stopped for groceries on the way home where I was on the laptop until bedtime. Leofwyna checked in from a small, free campground east of Platte City.

Up and breakfast... Talked to Dave early afternoon and decided to leave the car with him until tomorrow. He's still trying to get it to act dead so he can figure it out now that he's got the old battery charged up. We went together to business moot then the group of 16 had to split up to eat... Red Robin had a wait of 45-55 minutes and IHOP was understaffed to take all of us. Sally, Lois, Leofwyna and I ate at IHOP. Home again where Leofwyna is finishing up decorating the tree in the window and I'm on the laptop until bedtime.

Up and out for lunch and Vine Goodwill (two tops), then library for a little computer time. Spent some time stranded there as my battery was dead a second time today and with a jump start ended up taking it to the garage... will probably have to buy a new battery. Leofwyna came and picked me up as Dave/Carol were incredibly busy tonight.

9am... after breakfast when Leofwyna got up for her appointment she took me to get my car. It was still being worked on so I waited for it. 3pm before I got to go for lunch, then home. I won at canasta after supper and watched Olympics until bedtime. It rained during the evening and again in the early-dark.

9:15 and a sunny day to finish making the snow disappear. Out to library, lunch and ~~grocerie~~s 24-hour. The car wouldn't start after lunch; fortunately it was only the not-very-old battery which they replaced and didn't even charge me for the tow. Soundly beat Leofwyna at canasta after supper again. Stayed upstairs on the computer since I'd missed the entire afternoon.

NOTE: Actually the battery was only two months short of 2 years old.

Up at eleven and out to get lunch before taking the car in for an oil change and new windshield wipers. Stopped for groceries before returning home to start netting up the mountains majesty blocks. After supper I beat Leofwyna again at Canasta. At the sewing table was making an additional 20 blocks for the #9 Mountains Majesty while also doing three loads of laundry. Worked on genealogy until after four.

Thursday when I headed out I found my battery was dead. Leofwyna helped me jump start the car and I went straight to 24-hour to check it out. The battery was shot and needed to be replaced and I got the oil changed while I was there. Took the entire afternoon. Opened a jar of home-canned spaghetti sauce for supper.

Friday I loaded up the sewing machine and spent the day at Gerald's altering the gold drapes I found a couple years ago at the re-cycling bins for his windows. Janeice was there too. We stayed for supper and a few episodes of Outlander which he is seeing for the first time. It was after one when I got home.

Wednesday back at the car shop cost me just over $300 for brake light, back tires and fixing idling problem. Decided to continue with the present battery although it is presently in a borderline condition; fixing that would have been another $140. Once that was done I had lunch and headed to the library computer for the afternoon. In the evening, moot and supper with the gang.

Monday computer time at the Library, early supper and glorious massage. Tuesday took the car in to the shop. Got the brake light fixed but must go back tomorrow for further diagnosis. Went to holiday movie at the Grand, White Christmas on the big screen. Then time at the library computer while Leofwyna has scrapbooking get together tonight.

Wednesday although I was lethargic (no doubt because of the long day Monday) I stuck it out at the library computers until early afternoon. Went to Red Robin for a late lunch but when I went to the car thinking of going to Goodwill before returning to the library the car wouldn't so much as turn over. Called Farmers and when the tow arrived tried jump-starting the car. No luck but he wiggled some cables and darned if the power didn't come back. No further trouble but I should take the car in real soon for an oil change and have whatever 'loosenesses' there are tightened up. Made it to the library for the usual Wednesday night which was scrolls this week followed by supper at Applebee's.

Saturday pulled out of driveway about 4pm headed to Leach's because trailer brake lights weren't coming on. They changed the plug, tested and showed everything working in trailer and in RAV but somehow electrical wasn't connected. Went to Cichinsekis(sic) 'cause they dealt with electrical when we first got the trailer. Learned wiring was fried, apparently due to erroneous plug connections. 24 hours later (Sunday) the wiring is repaired but we're waiting for new trailer tires (I said we needed to check this some time ago) as originals were 'uneven'. So we're at the library computers awhile and later I'll surprise the gang at gaming when I walk in. Monday we will reload the cooler and pillows to head west.

Monday I spent most of the day at the library computer. Although it was a pretty day I didn't do anything outside... bad me! Had a scare when the car wouldn't start... but then it did. No idea how or why but no sound no response, then okay.