More snow?

Jan. 5th, 2010 10:29 pm
altivo: Wet Altivo (wet altivo)
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OK, if the latest forecast is correct, we are well on our way to challenge the record-breaking snow of the last two winters. Winter storm watch announced this afternoon is up to another possible nine inches to fall Wednesday through Thursday. High ice to liquid water ratio, because the air temperature will be low. In other words, more dry powder that drifts easily. Gary is rescheduling his trip to Chicago for tomorrow rather than letting it wait until Thursday.

Car went in for 30K service today, turned out to cost more than just an oil change, but I expected that. It was about due to generate a service bill, since it really hasn't before except for a tire replacement two years ago after getting an unpatchable flat. As such it wasn't bad, just $168, and that included fixing a slow leak in another tire as well as a power steering flush and a new fuel filter. The oil change was free this time.

Making progress on that knitted lace cap. By the third repeat of the pattern I've got it down now so I don't need a chart or notes. But it requires paying careful attention all the time, which isn't so much fun in my opinion. I prefer mindless knitting that lets me listen to audiobooks or music.

Off to bed now.

Date: 2010-01-07 04:04 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mondhasen.livejournal.com
...as well as a power steering flush...

Seems they're pushing that this season. Both of our cars 'needed' that done last month (one is at 115k, the other at 52k). Maybe they have to unload it ;o)

Date: 2010-01-07 06:06 pm (UTC)
ext_39907: The Clydesdale Librarian (Default)
From: [identity profile] altivo.livejournal.com
This service manager is pretty good, so if he recommends it, I'll do it. He's done real well for me in the past, even when I was driving a Jeep rather than a Ford.

Date: 2010-01-27 12:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cabcat.livejournal.com
Power steering flush at 30K?
I doubt my car's ever had one :) I kind of want to do it but the rack needs an overhaul.

Date: 2010-01-27 01:00 pm (UTC)
ext_39907: The Clydesdale Librarian (Default)
From: [identity profile] altivo.livejournal.com
They checked the fluid and found it was dirty. I have no idea how typical or atypical that might be, except that driving around here is a lot dustier than in many places. It didn't cost much for that, and I'd rather do preventive than remedial work. ;p

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