Sweet Catastrophe

…was successful, I suppose. Not a whole lot actually happened, but at the same time I think there were some significant accomplishments. Daddy was supposed to come to town Saturday to fix the ac in the car and then go out to eat with me, instead, the ac decided it didn’t want to be fixed so he had to take it back to Douglas and take a rain check on dinner. Unfortunately, I had sat around waiting to eat until 5pm. Grumble.

Sunday went a little better. Another minor setback with the car, but everything is either fixed or about to be fixed now, so eh.

We rode around and looked at cars so Daddy could get a better idea of what I’m interested in and what I just really don’t like. It was frustrating to begin with because he thinks out loud and doesn’t always absorb what I’m saying right-off, I have to repeat myself a lot, but in the end, I think he got the idea and I feel good about having a car soon. I’m being really impatient, but now that he really knows what to look for, I’m confident that it’ll end up being worth the wait ’cause I think I’ll get a car I like for a really good deal. Being a truck driver he really has a lot of opportunities to really see what’s out there and not be limited. Also, I love my daddy, he’s a great father, but he can kind of be an asshole when he wants to be so he has no problem really getting down to business when negotiating. I’m no good at that. I take things at face value and just consider myself lucky if I get some sort of deal.

Anyway, we have some leads and I’m supposed to go tomorrow to look at a Dodge Caliber that’s a pretty good prospect. Maybe I’ll drive one and get a better idea.

I took him out to eat at Texas Roadhouse. I hated having to pick the place ’cause he’s picky as hell and doesn’t hesitate to complain at restaurants, but he actually really liked everything he tried and was really impressed so *whew*

So Father’s Day was successful. But his Birthday is in August so now I gotta start thinking about what to do for that. The sooner I come up with something, the better chance I have of catching a sale, ya know?

I don’t think he has the lighter I got engraved for him anymore so I was thinking of maybe getting him a new watch and getting that engraved. It’s tricky though ’cause he’ll need something really sturdy, but practical. ‘Cause he’ll wear it all the time. He might be interested in something like a good Timex, I’m not sure about the band though, I only really ever remember him having metal bands like this one.

I’ve got time though. And if I really get stuck, there’s always the standby fishing gear.

What’d you get your dad for Father’s Day?

And hey, keep sending those good car vibes! I’ve already got a cd put together for my first drive, now I just need the car!