Pawprints From Space

Well I did it. Or at least I did as much as can be done before the bank finalizes everything. This morning I "bought" a new car. After the aforemention months of research and so forth I decided on the Honda Fit (which in Europe is the Jazz - better name). Had everything I wanted. Now it is up to the bank to finalize things on Monday and I will pick the car up ASAP. Downside? The Tracker after 11 years is my baby. I have very attached to it. It is so "me" - practical yet funky, screams environmentalist (it's even green!) and outdoorsy, has bumper stickers that are kinda hip hippie. All that character traded away for a white Honda. I do not like the color but it is the only one they had. And I liked the way it drove. So I guess for me the Fit.... fits.

Well after 11 years I am contemplating trading in the old beastie for some new wheels. Have done the research (took months actually) and picked out the "chosen" make and model. Great safety features and decent mileage (the true hybrids are too damned expensive for me) with a reasonable price. Now comes the fun part... financing. Well of course the folks at the non-American car dealership are all snotty because of my credit tragedy three years ago. So they tell me to talk to my bank first and see what they can do and of course this is not a bank that they work with. I guess the smaller banks (the ones with good customer service) don't count with Japanese car dealerships. So I have spent all day today running back and forth on the phone and off and we're are poised to strike with a used car loan at a scary 10.9% the thing is the bank is a little concerned because the car according to their Internet search is a $13,000 vehicle and this puppy is listed at $16,500 so witho...

I have found a new adhesive... lurking in my kitchen cabinets this "new" goo will stick like cement to any surface with more determination than any other substance known to man. This stuff will not let go of whatever it sticks to. I recommend a chisel or even a jack-hammer 'cuz it ain't moving. No amount of soaking will loosen this goo. I can see it now... patch the foundation, waterproof the basement, repair the ceiling ... who needs dry wall? Hell no! You've got Bisquick! It will hold better than Gorilla Glue, seal stuff better than Duct Tape... It's the next great thing... make breakfast and then patch the porch without missing a beat. Now if you'll excuse me I have to chisel the pancake remains off of the mixing bowl.