Day #5294 – (Thu., July 4, 2024) – Van Inspection!
I had to take the van to Canadian Tire this afternoon to get “daytime running lights” installed. This was a requirement for our van to pass Canadian & BC inspections. The installation was supposed to only take 1 1/2 hours, but it took well over 2 hours! While I was waiting I walked down to Quality Foods to get a cup of coffee. I checked out my last lottery ticket from our drive to Courtenay. I thought this last one might be a winner, but alas, it was not! I also started to watch “Apocalypse Now”.
While at Canadian Tire I saw that they had a special on coffee makers, so I picked one up for the “Barn Suite”. Only $39.99, with a regular price of $59.99! So 1/3 off!
Next up was to The Great Canadian Superstore to pick up groceries. The plan was to pick up some ice cream for Amanda who was stopping by to deliver a “House Warming Present”, a sign with our house number on it. She also brought Bobby’s knife that we purchased in Victoria on our original trip to Vancouver Island about 15 months ago (see photo to the right). While there I also picked up milk, hot dogs, and seaweed for Bobby! Unfortunately I forgot to pick up coffee for my new coffee maker!
Amanda is selling her Hyundai for $16,000. I was thinking that getting another Toyota Camry would suit us better. Dealerships sell used Camry’s with a guarantee. I hear that the dealership in Courtenay cheats people, but the one in Campbell River is better?
Katie did a great sketch of Bobby today (see photo to the left). We need to get her a new sketchbook as she is running out!
Katie has taken to bike riding again and has been using my wife’s bike, so we need to go and get another one for her.