10/29/2023

 

Weekly Update 10/30/2023

Except for issues with my car, the week was pretty smooth.

As I was walking to city hall on Tuesday from my free parking near Forsyth Park, I wandered down Barnard Street for a change. When I got as far as Ellis Square, I noticed that Johnny Mercer was coming back. He was gone for about eight months because someone thought it would be a great idea to vandalize the statue. But he’s been repaired and he’s back. When he was re-installed, it was decided, they didn’t want him barricaded or inaccessible because so many people want to have their photos taken with our iconic Savannahian. But, he’s back now.

I got my COVID booster and my flu shots. I passed on RSV and pneumonia shots, and I’ll probably not get those at all. But I feel I’ve protected others and will be less likely to pass anything on to people I care about.

I refuse to be held hostage by Prime and be forced to pay to watch five NFL games a year. So, I went to Wild Wings Cafe to watch the Bills play and get some wings. I left at the start of the fourth quarter because I thought things couldn’t change. I was wrong. Apparently it was an exciting finish and I had to “watch” on my phone with the play by play.

Tybee Lighthouse held a fundraiser for repairs to the property on Friday night. It was a costume party, and I thought it might be fun. I had my cemetery / mourner outfit from last weekend, so why not. It was very dark, and if there was anyone there I knew, I couldn’t find them. I didn’t stay for too long, but it was something a little different.

Another charity event that I like to attend every year is the Alzheimer’s Walk. For the past several years, it’s been in September. Because I was traveling this year, I just assumed I’d missed it. Also, no one followed up with me as they have in other years, so I was surprised when I was at Lake Mayer Park on Saturday morning to walk with a friend, and the Alzheimer's walk was just ending. I would have participated if I’d know. I was able to find the organization group, I made a donation, and gave my information so that I hope I’m n the list for next year.

I signed a new lease for another year. The rent went up only slightly, and I really don’t want to pack up and move. This isn’t the best place, but it’s as good as any other. Jane was having her HVAC replaced this week (over $10,000! yikes!), and they found a hole in her roof. I’m glad to be renting, and not owning.

This was the week from car hell. It seemed as if I spent more time at Goodyear than in my recliner. Last week, I got the brake light replaced. It’s been like that sine JULY! Goodyear kept telling me they couldn’t find a burned out bulb, although I asked when the dashboard light first appeared, and again when I have the car inspected before my journey to NY for The Wedding. Denise texted last Friday that she noticed as I drove away from the Green Square “meeting” that my brake light was out. Good thing I’ve got a friend who watches out for me, because my mechanics don’t. The car was starting really hard on Wednesday. I could get it to start up, but I needed to give it a lot of gas, and I never have to do that. I made an appointment on Thursday. Luckily, it was an almost-dead battery, and not the ignition switch. I just got that taken care of, when ANOTHER warning light came on. I mistakenly thought it was low oil, and although it’s only been three months, I thought I’d better get that done. When the new oil was in, the light still was on. The 12-year-old mechanic said it wasn’t my oil light, it was the check engine light. He ran the diagnostics and said it looked like my spark plugs weren’t hitting. I don’t even know what that means. But he couldn't help me. Back to Goodyear. Saturday was full busy, so I was told to come back Sunday. Back I went because I just want this done. Well, their technician called in sick. I’m supposed to go again tomorrow. I hope this is the last time for a good while! And on top of my other automobile issues, it’s that time of year when I see dead deer carcasses along the roads where I frequently have to travel. That is scary for me.

Adrian and Annie are adorable. I had mailed a Halloween card, and apparently Adrian liked it a lot. He took it to bed with him that night, and Sarah sent me a photo of that. Annie is getting around ore easily. I won’t be surprised if she’s walking by Christmas.

Happy Tricks and Treats to