Tentative plans (note: very tentative)

Mark and I were able to make a downpayment on the Dodge because of a loan from my parents. It is in the spirit of Jon because Mom said that Jon would want me to be able to be home this summer.

I just got the car back from another garage (not the dealership where we got it from) and they said everything is tip-top, so we should be o-kay. They did suggest that because of the history with this vehicle and oil sludge, that we have the oil changed more frequently than 3K, and have a periodical oil system flush to detect if the system is working alright. (Sounds good to me.)

My last day at GM is June 17. I have resigned. It has not been until the last couple of days, as the rumor that I am leaving has spread, that I have become aware of how much people at work like me. People seem genuinely sad and upset. The other night I was told that I couldn't leave and that they were going to gang-up on me and hog-tie me to make me stay. Though the idea of being wrapped up with rope is not appealing, the thought that they want me to stay is VERY touching.

I've been letting the "regs" know that I'm leaving GM, and they too seem sad. I even had one couple say that they will frequent the place less when I am gone, and I told them that they were bluffing and they said:

"No. We really like to come here and talk with you. We make a point to come on the nights that you manage."

I was stunned. I will probably cry on my last day.

Anyway. IF they at GM really do decide to throw a "good-bye" party (as some have indicated they want too) I will most likely leave a couple of days later. As, I will be too sick to drive for about two days. This crowd I work with believes that 'honoring' someone is buying them drinks and getting them s..tfaced. :) I have not partied with any of them, but once over a year ago, and so I think (M. willing) I will do this with them. It would be fun to get a babysitter and take Mark along-he could be my designated driver. :)

Back to the trip...so I'll leave within a week after June 17. And, for time of travel-who knows?

Adios.