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Monday
January 29, 2018
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Just had another basically sleepless night, 3 in a row, but I stayed in bed until I felt at least rested...
After 9am I wandered over to my bank for some much-needed cash and asked about my extended Debit card that was supposed to have been ready last Friday. You guessed it,... "Come back Wednesday, afternoon..".
Then I rode Buzzer up to the bkike mechanic Geovanny but was met with closed doors. Not to worry, I called my other mechanic Juan Diego who informed me that he now has a shop in the Industrial Park and he would send me the "Ubicacion" location on Whatsapp which is usually an interactive map to get there. Instead I got a corner address at Miguel Narvaez y Carlos Tosi, and to look for Daytona bike signs. So I headed for the Industrial Park on the only real route I know, and stopped at the second major intersection to check on Google Maps. It only let me put in the first street name and, by just dumb luck, that was the street on my right (no signs of course). I went to the next corner, saw Daytona signs, and pulled in. I asked a young man for Juan Diego and he said to go around the corner to the back.
Diego informed me that this was his own shop and it is obvious that they do pre-inspections on new Daytonas because there were new bikes everywhere.
I needed a few minor adjustments and decided I may as well get the oil changed as well. Diego apologized that he only had the best $8 synthetic oil in stock and I thanked him because I only want the best $8 oil for Buzzer, lol. He even tightened up my brakes and lubed some cables for me. These are the kind of mechanics I love, those who love, and take pride in, their work.
I came home and washed Buzzer and called back a number I had on my missed call list. It turns out that it was a realtor who was looking for a house for his wife and himself and he had gone to school in this neighbourhood. So they came by and had a look.
I am getting regular calls on the house from many Ecuadorians, and I purposely only give them the $150k furnished, $140k unfurnished price to start with, and state that it is negotiable. That gets rid of the nosy ones with no money. I will negotiate with serious buyers only, and the price depends on several factors, realtor or no realtor, money in USA or Canada, paint needed or not, and evading Draconian taxes in Ecuador. One of these days everything will fall into place..
I have another mover coming tonight to have a look-see to give me an estimate. I want to be as prepared as possible.
I am starting to impart information over to my designated replacement as photographer at Joes'. She is Sri Lankan, cute as a button, who will charm the patrons with her dazzling smile. She is also a Doctor who lives 2 doors from Joes', so that is super handy.
Joes' is not open this Saturday because of the referendum on Sunday and no-drinking laws for 24 hours before, and after. So I will be having guests on both Feb 11 and 14 to thank them for all their kindnesses.
Time for a nap...
I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.
Al
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| Juan Diego's garage catering to Daytona bikes |
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| This is the corner of Miguel Narvaez y Carlos Tosi |
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| No street signs, you have to guess............ |
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| Juan Diego down below giving loving care to Buzzer |
