@jasperandchar -I do not know about VIN etching or dot protect (or corresonding registration/fees for such items)! Thought the only VIN considerations were that the plate on the dashboard is there and maybe the VIN is on the driver's side door sticker. Have to ask my sibling if he's run into this detail on cars he's bought esp. the last one. What disappointing news about the tire warranty authorization-so dealer can sell the tires but cannot service them? Glad you are among the Ellen Roseman type members who can advocate for consumer protection and know your relevant policies and laws! What with the Canadian Auto Show coming up in Toronto, the dealer might like to see the light on items that were not authorized to make you happy and to keep in good standing with OMVIC. Also to see the way to returning your cash back. Just curious if all these processes and obstacles aka dealer policies were posted in the dealership office for all customers to see? Tagging @Candini who is looking into a vehicle purchase and might like to look into the etching and dot protect. Will see if the LemonAid books explain them too.
Did a long walk yesterday and found a nickel in a Yellow Pages box (last chance to score a free 2017 model home calendar with New Homes & Condo issue (7 week one) as next issue will hit the street later this week) while getting a free magazine. Lots of containers-$2.60 one way and $1 on way back. Found 3 more stickers to redeem my McCafe card for free hot chocolate drink and I bought a mini danish (3-4 bites of raspberry goodness). Got Oct 31 and Dec. 12 issues of First for Women magazine (my mind candy!) at Turner Park library. FFW-One interesting tip for women who may forget their lists at home after writing them out and going shopping-if you have a smartphone, take a photo of the list and make it your wallpaper (background) on the phone. That way you can see the list on your phone if you forget the actual one at home. It happens to all of us, leaving that list at home. I sometimes do a paper list and a second one on a Post-It note-usually one or both lists come with me.
Saw this morning's weak looking sky and thought how blah! Got chores done. Friend came to do a quick visit and a present dropoff-enjoyed hearing her weekend adventures and seeing the sun beam! Went in afternoon to get the $1 in containers returned and put my money into account-I've almost halfway paid my Feb. bank fee!:-)
Brother left a generous portion of cooked taco meat, fixings and tortilla chips but failed to mention he used a hot & spicy seasoning packet. I realized by my third chip that the meat tasted really salty and peppery. Found the envelope and some steam blew out of my mind when I read the words. I drank some water and cola to ease the salt trail.:neutral:
Saw Absolutely Fabulous the Movie on the weekend and it really is for the show fans (not hugely laugh out loud funny but I get some of the dreams and hopes-we all want to do well in life). See how many actors and celebrities you can recognize. Wish to be in the South of France and have some sympathy for the teen character being manipulated by adults around her. She does not look old enough to drive a car, yet she does. Movie is rated R, if that factors into your movie choices.