11-20-2013 Our GMC Pick-up

Do you remember in January 2011 that our 2010 pick-up with 6000 miles was rear-ended?  The insurance chose not to "total" it because it was so new and had so few miles.

The repair included replacing the frame!  The total insurance pay-out was nearly $27,000.

Now, the pick-up is using oil.  We took it to the GMC dealer this morning.  The rings in the engine are being replaced; it will take three days.  Thankfully, this job is under warranty.  

We reminded the dealer of the accident.  He doesn't think this has anything to do with the accident.  The truck will just about have had everything replaced soon!

We are using Darin's four-door sport wrangler unlimited jeep to move around town.  I don't mind the jeep except for the high step to get in.  Darin added a running step, but it still is high.  

While I was getting a hair cut (the shaggy look is gone) Glen checked on new 6-Volt house batteries for the motor home.  He checked with NAPA Auto Parts, Sam's, and WalMart.

The best response was from WalMart.  The lady behind the counter in the auto parts section when asked about
"six volt golf cart batteries" told Glen "they didn't have six volt batteries. He would have to look in the toy department for that kind of batteries."  Don't believe she was familar with batteries!

Of course we had play time with Ashlynn and Zade this evening.  Ashlynn rode her bike without "training wheels"!  Zade played pitch and catch with Poppy.  

We decided to take advantage of the dry weather as there is rain forecast for the next two days.