Okay -- I didn't fast but I went to another meetup group -- a singles group associated with the Clifton Jewish Center. We met at the Park West Diner in Little Falls at 8:15 PM for a break-fast dinner. Most of the people came after the afternoon Yom Kippur service -- I went to the diner directly.
There was a very long table at the back of the restaurant and about 20 people showed up for the break-fast. The seating arrangement meant that there wasn't a lot of socializing with the entire group; but I happened to luck out and wound up sitting with several nice people. I especially liked Leigh, who sat catty-corner to me at the table. She is a divorcee who now lives in Cliffside Park, NJ (she is from Washington state). Leigh is a sign language interpreter and we had a great discussion about my hearing issues. Amy who sat opposite me was also nice but I don't think we have a lot in common and don't foresee developing a lasting friendship with her. There was also a man at the table -- said he was a former ice-cream salesman for Hagen Daz -- but I don't remember his name or much about him. The organizer, Martine, also seemed really nice -- but she was sitting way down at the other end of the table. I didn't get much of a chance to talk to her.
That was a lot of driving (half an hour in each direction) for very little spent at dinner. But I enjoyed myself. I am already signed up to attend other meetups run by the group and am looking forward to them and to meeting more people.
That was the good part of today; but there is also a bad part. Michele called this morning and during the conversation she mentioned that she wants to change our Papermill tickets to 9/29 from 10/20. She is afraid that she may be in California on 10/20 if Scott's and his wife's son arrives late. I had to contact David to see what he wants me to do with his ticket -- replied that he has no interest in seeing this show. I then texted Jessica and asked her if she wants to go to the show with me -- she said yes -- so I have a date. So far no real problem. I drove the tickets over to Michele so that she can exchange them when she exchanges hers (this way we may all be able to sit together). That is when the trouble started.
As soon as I turned on my car the "Check Engine" light came on. I called Lexus and they wanted me to come right over. Didn't get a chance to chat with Michele for even a minute cause as soon as I dropped the tickets with her I had to turn around and get my car over to Lexus before the technicians left.
The code that came up of their computer indicates that my car has an emissions leak -- but they don't see anything leaking and decided that they have to do a more detailed check. Since I need my car with the car seats earlier in the week, I couldn't let them keep the car. Made an appointment for this Thursday to have them do a smoke test for $250 to try to hopefully determine what needs to be fixed. Lord knows what the fix will cost. So after $400 for new tires on Monday and $250 to determine what is causing the "Check Engine" light to light on Thursday, I may have to get rid of the car and get a new one because the fix may cost more than the car is worth!
I REALLY DID NOT NEED THIS AT THE MOMENT!!!!!
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