Tying Up Loose Ends #2

It appears likely that I've closed one chapter on the Saga with my car.

After installing a new axle on the left rear side, my ABS system seemed to be going wonky. We found out that the flange that was dented was actually a very critical part of the sensor system that tells the ABS when to activate. Little did we know, so my ABS kept coming on when it shouldn't, causing all kinds of problems. After ordering 3 more axles with the same problem, I got fed up and decided to pay the extra money to get a new axle directly from FORD. Man what a difference!! You could see the quality difference.

I was still kind of skeptical as we installed the axle (it felt like "here we go again, another false hope"), but when I took it for a test drive, all the problems were gone!! I guess it pays to have the right part in there. It was comforting to me to find that we had not done anything wrong (except not recognize the significance of the damage), and had installed everything correctly. I took my car for a fairly long test drive, and it all just works. Praise the Lord!!!

I say this chapter is closed, because I already see some other chapters that need to be opened... oh the joys of owning a vehicle.

This is good, because we have been planning a road trip for several months, leaving tomorrow and being gone for a week. We're going to... (take a deep breath..) Three Hills, Arrowwood, Banff, Calgary, Stavely, Calgary and back home again. We're camping in Banff, and having a family reunion in Stavely, and visiting all along the way. We leave Friday, and come back on Thursday.

Tonight we go shopping for some camping supplies and groceries that we need.

Tying Up Loose Ends #1

Well, its been a little while, yet again. I have a good excuse though. A wedding takes an awful lot of free time, both before and after. But man is it ever worth it! Wow, its been an amazing experience. Thanks to all who came and supported us, and to those who went the extra mile in doing important things at the last minute. There was more of that than I would have liked.

The Ceremony was really nice, with a great message that we even heard (we were kind of amazed). The pictures turned out great (Thanks Ted). The reception was a blast. I wish it had gone on longer, but hey, then its off to the honeymoon and the rest of our lives.

We spent a week at a beautiful log cabin (rustic, but with running hot water and electricity), and then came back to our home. Setting up house is a huge job (we're about 1/2 done I'd say...) but its been a great experience.

A friend asked me what's changed in these last three weeks (the wedding was June 25th), and after thinking about it for a while, I answered "The world... and nothing" Maybe that's too simplistic, but that's kind of how it feels.