Cars.... what a blessing. A few months ago we needed to bring our car in because of the service recall. We decided to go to where we bought it which is close to my mother's place - thought it was a good idea. Called them, confirmed it would take 4 hours, including oil change, tire change. Booked for 1030am, by 1230pm they called and said the car wasn't in yet. Kinda blew at them. We got the car at 2pm - advising us that they ''needed to order the service recall part''. What??? We booked weeks ahead so it could be done.
Anyway, we agreed and yesterday we brought the car down again - even though mom wasn't going to be home. Yeah, she went partying. We got there at 1030am and I clearly stated we needed the car at 230pm as it took us 2 hours to get back home. We had to pick up Jax at 5pm. Service man offered us a rental car.... yes, that would work especially since AJ uses a walker. I asked for new wipers too.
We went for lunch - Moxies. Excellent! I had the Lettuce Bun Burger and veggies. Was delicious, so happy for my decision to go there. Then to the mall, basically walked around, found a small gift for AJ. By 200pm we were ready, and went back to the dealer...... Yup. He looked at me, told me the car hadn't even been brought in, it wouldn't be ready until later then next day, which was why he gave us the rental. REALLY! After a bit of blasting on our part, and wanting the wipers free, they found two techs to work on the car, but still would be 2 hours. Too late to pick up Jax. Too long a drive. We decided we would stay at a hotel and they promised us the car in the morning.
I had 1/2 protein bar at Tim's as we discussed our options. Had the other half later that night. We decided on Holiday Express Inn in Whitby - they had a room. We picked up 1/4 chicken and kale salad from Superstore. Realized when we were in the room, that this was the hotel where we spent our night after our wedding. And again, it was a great hotel. Offered us all the stuff we needed at the last mintue - toothpaste, shaving cream, razor etc.
Breakfast included was 2 spoons of egg, 1 hardboiled egg, 1 bacon strip, tea. (for me). Got our car, they tried to charge us for the wipers. Got on the road early. We needed to get back up to Barrie as the funeral for our friend Charles was this morning. We got back for the reception. They did have his ashes there, so we got to say goodbye too.
I could have eaten all those cookies. It hit me hard that I was never going to see him again, hug him again, laugh with him again. I started crying, especially when I hugged Anne. I didn't want to deal with the uncomfortable emotions. I had taken 2 eggs with me from breakfast, and had a few veggies. That helped. I did know too that I choose not to eat those foods.
Jax was happy when we picked him up. He's spent most of the afternoon/evening sleeping. Thankfully our neighbour had come over to take care of our cats. I was very pleased with my choices of foods, even though I used acceptable protein bars, and the foods had a lot of salt. I didn't eat things that weren't acceptable. For me though, the bars are too much - as in, they kick me out of keto. Still a blessing to have for emergencies. Showed that I was able to make it thru unplanned meals/stays etc. Glad I'm home, and tomorrow start back on my egg plan. Not really the fast, just more eggs like the first week. I got keto sticks too to help me see where I am on the carbs. I imagine I'm up in weight, BUT the blessing is - I stayed on track! Other times, something like that would have given me the excuse to just eat, or skip until getting home. I'm pleased with my choices and now know keeping emergency supplies in my purse is a good idea. Need to remember too - this is a life change for me, and things happen - can I stay on track? If so, the weight will do what it does, and I can be happy that I know my decisions are wise.
As for the car...... next time there is a service recall... it's going to be easier to just buy a new car! ha ha ha 😃🚙
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