A Dead Battery, A Haircut, A Mexican Dinner and a Happy Wife.......

Cindy Dreads Doctor Appointments

Because I am the paragon of husbandhood and an all around good guy, I volunteered to drive wifey to her doctor's appointment this morning at 8:00.  There was to be blood testing, lots of poking and prodding and such; and these sessions have proven over the years to be unpleasant and worrisome for my better half.  Thus, to somewhat lighten the load, I stepped in to do the driving.

Yup---It's Dead, All Right

When I started the car to drive her to the doc, I noticed a funny sound from the starter.  But, the engine started up, and I quickly forgot the strange noise.  Then, on the way to the clinic, we both noticed a weird, unidentifiable sound.  We couldn't tell if the noise was coming from our car's motor---and besides, it disappeared after a few seconds, so I thought no more about it.

When Cindy emerged from the clinic, she was all aglow from the news her doctor had given her---nice bloodwork, and a complete bill of good health.  She was elated.

A Happy Camper After a Good Check-Up

I turned the key in the ignition to return home.  There was a loud sound that shot from the engine---roughly like a ratcheting noise---that was unmistakably the sound of a dead battery.  Sigh.  We weren't going anywhere.

And to top it off, the car's alarm system took on a life of its own and began to HONK HONK HONK HONK uncontrollably.  This was especially maddening because the doctor and staff and patients of the clinic were getting PO'd at the clamorous alarm system right outside the office. 


AAA Arrived Very Quickly

I called AAA road service and within 30 minutes I had a new battery.  Whew.  The AAA guy told me batteries usually last 3 years---and mine was a little older than that.  OK---problem solved.

Then Cindy decided she wanted to celebrate her good health with a Mexican lunch.  So off we went to get her a chile relleno with taco and refried beans.  Aaahhhhh...nothing like a happy wife, I always say.

A Good Medical Check-Up Should Be Celebrated With.....Lots Of Mexican Food!

Next up, we went to get my hair cut.  After all, no less an authority than my mom (whom we visited over the weekend) told me it needed a trimmin'.  Suzie at SportClips does my hair these days, and she accomplished the job in short order. 

Then, we headed home, where it was siesta time following our Mexican repast.  It was only noon, but it was already a good day.