Homebound (no car today)
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
United States
July 6, 2016 8:22am CST
Today I get to spend my day at home. No visiting with mom even though I'll probably feel guilty that I didn't go. Everyone tells me that there's no reason to go every single day but I tend to ignore them.
My car had to go in for service....you know the old standard oil change, tire rotation etc. so without my car I'm pretty much stuck here at home. I"m not complaining as it does feel nice to know I don't have to go out in this hot weather.
My son in law works for a Ford dealership so he just takes my car to work with him and leaves it there for service and then brings it home tonight.
Talk about door to door service!! How lucky am I 
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
I'm trying to make the most of my free day. So far it's consisted of laundry, vacuuming etc. Seems as if my house has been more neglected than I realized.
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@JudyEv (340229)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jul 16
@Marilynda1225 Isn't it funny how 'free time' for many of us means doing all the jobs we've been neglecting? At least you'll have a feeling of satisfaction - I hope. :)
@GardenGerty (160708)
• United States
6 Jul 16
That is awesome to have it taken care of. So is having a day to yourself.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
It's nice to have my car taken care of ...one less thing for me to worry about
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
7 Jul 16
@Marilynda1225
That would be so nice no having to wait for who knows how long.
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
It works out well for me as I don't have the stress of having to bring it or wait for it while it's being serviced
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
I used to work for a Ford dealership so since then I've always had a Ford. I have an Escape now which I love.
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@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
7 Jul 16
@Marilynda1225 The Ford we have is our "little car", the one that we use locally on our narrow streets. It'a s Ford Fiesta, so we have no problems.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
6 Jul 16
We used to live next door to a guy who worked at the local Chevy dealership - he would take our car in for us when it needed service - but we started noticing he always drove home a different car - other than his own. It turned out he was using customer cars every chance he could - he got caught and got fired.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
6 Jul 16
@Marilynda1225 any one can get away with stuff until they get csught. He was the scheduled for service dept
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
Crazy to set yourself up for being fired for using customers cars. I doubt they would get away with that where my son in law works
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
NO, he drives a big truck so that's too big for me. I'm happy to stay home and relax. If I needed a car then I'd borrow my daughters
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Jul 16
Sometimes staying home is a good thing, time to relax. That is really nice that he takes it in for you and brings it back!
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@Juliaacv (51027)
• Canada
6 Jul 16
A day to yourself might be a good break. You're lucky that you don't have to take the vehicle in yourself, I've only done that once, as my hubby was at work, but it wasn't my most favorite thing to do. I appreciated the ride home that the dealership provided for me, and then they brought our car back when it was done, we went in the next day to pay for the work.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
I had a pretty relaxing day and enjoyed the peace & quiet. Door to door service rocks!!
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
I happen to be very lucky when it comes to both children and their spouses. They all pitch in to help not only me but each other
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
6 Jul 16
that is great that he takes your car in for you and spending a day at home now and then isn't to bad
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
I needed a day to stay home with no excuses. Usually I plan to stay home but find something to do and never just relax
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
6 Jul 16
It's nice to have a day off when you can't go out even if you want to 
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
6 Jul 16
Thats nice of your son to do your maintenance!
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
It's good to stay at home when it's hot outside. I'm glad that you have a door to door service with regards to your car.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
You truly are lucky! So you can now visit your Mom and I truly admire you for being so caring and attentive with your Mom. God bless your heart.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
7 Jul 16
It's good to get that regular service done. Enjoy your day at home. It's unbearably hot outside.
