Plow what update, and Holiday Happenings

So just to catch all up.....

America's Tire made a sincere effort to fix all the hassle they caused me. So did Bill.

I was texting a few people through the entire mess, and Bill decided he wanted to jump in and help. I really appreciated any assistance I received during the whole fiasco.

Bill contacted America's Tire, and spoke with the manager. They apparently arranged for him to pick up tire chains near his work, but in Washington.

A few hours later, Bill met me in my company's off-site parking lot to help put the chains on. I got to learn a lot. I learned I can't do half of it by myself, because I simply am not strong enough. But I do at least know how to do it. I can get the basic chain on, but the rubber thingy, is a nightmare.... I'm worried I'll lose a finger when I go to take them off. Considering leaving them on all winter at this point.

Anyways, after we got the chains on, and Bill test drove my car to make sure traction was happening, I asked him how much I owed him. He said nothing. I of course, not wanting to let him front the cost of something that was my responsibility, and I would just yell at America's tire the next day, insisted that I pay him back. He explained that after conversing with the manager at the branch I had visited, the manager contacted the store Bill went to to get my chains. They put the chains on hold, and he was to simply pick them up. My job was to then take the other "set" I had back, and just speak with the same manager and show my receipt. He'd know about it all. My assumption is that they have all of Bill's information on file, so if I don't show up, they'll just call him.

Is that not cool?! They totally trust us to return this set, and didn't require anything in return. I'm impressed. That's the biggest stretch of customer service I have ever experienced, and I am going to be sending them an e-mail. Nice job America's Tire. You've at least earned one more visit from me. We'll see what happens then....

I've had the last two days off, and really made a conscious effort to relax. I spent day one working on my chenille afghan, and today, I've been working on fingerless crocheted gloves. I've only taken them apart 5 times, and am about to do it again, but I do believe I'm getting the hang of the pattern. Now I'm just upset with the color and the fact that the glove is very stiff. I want some fluffy warm-ness. Not stiff as plastic. *sigh* We'll see how glove #1 finishes. Maybe I'll post a pic. In the mean-time, here's a pic of my newest afghan:

It's much prettier in person. Rich burgundy and black. I'll finish another set of the burgundy and black, then I'm going to switch to tan and black. Maybe.... It'll be neat if I do though. This way the afghan can lay over the back of my couch, and I can flip it when I want, or when the season's change.

I went to Michael's last night, and found the same yarn. On Thanksgiving it was $2 a skein in Colorado. I found it for $2.99 a skein last night. Normally $6.99 a skein. I remember when it was $7.99. So I scored again. w00t! The skeins go so fast, I was running out of black. I figure it'll have close to $200 worth of yarn in it when I'm done. And I would have spent less than $50. Of course my awesome parents bought the first batch. (*THANK YOU!!*) Hmmmmm, I wonder if the grayish-blue would make good arm-warmers..... *ponder*

We'll see.

I'm trying to keep my mind off of my personal life at the moment, so my apartment has been cleaned repeatedly over the last week. Bathroom smells like bleach everyday. Which isn't bad honestly. Now I just need to vacuum. Pseudo and I are having issues(9 days and counting....), which are 100% my fault, this time.... Hoping we can work them out, but I'm not going to hold my breath. Life happens, and I'm sure there will be other Pseudos, but he is my best friend, and I am just a little heartbroken.

Anyway, on to happier subjects. Christmas is next week, and I'm looking forward to spending it at work. I don't have any family here in Oregon, but I do have lots of friends, and my employees. I am so excited to make some yummy food for my employees, as they get the lovely job of being my pseudo family this year. I have been invited to multiple family dinners at friends' houses, but feel it would be awkward, and since I have to work, cannot guarantee my arrival time. Oh well, at least next year I get to spend Christmas with my folks, and hope to see my nieces.

My hope is a wonderful holiday season to all, and that you hold everyone you love very close in this cold cold season.

Much love to all.