Schrodinger's car
Yesterday I lost almost an entire day to playing a new MMORPG called ACE online. While this is fairly standard for me, it's also depressing how easily I get addicted to things like this. I also managed to get a few things done; my snazzy new computer is on the way, which is nice, and I put in a complaint with the people who make Titan about the board being FUBAR.
Today I woke up early (for me) and went with William to go take a look at the car I found on Cars.com. Now, it was a little over a half hour drive to the dealership, which isn't too terrible. However, when we got there I asked about the car (a 2000 Nissan Altima with under 70,000 miles on it for under four grand; it's a good enough deal to pursue.) Apparently the car, which was off the lot for maintenance when I called on Friday but would be back by Monday, was out for a test drive of indefinite duration. When I asked the guy at the desk where it was and if I could see it, he told us that the car was out on a test drive and he had no idea when it would be back. Now, this doesn't make sense to me, since test drives are normally 20 minutes or less, right? The really weird thing is that he didn't try to sell me anything else. No questions, no offers, no nothing. Just 'sorry, the car isn't here. Here's my card, call me before you come back out.' So I would say that the car doesn't exist and the add is just a way to get people to come to the lot, but there's no reason to bring me to the lot if you aren't going to sell me anything. Therefore, the car may or may not exist.
I also looked into employment at two Barnes and Nobles and a Borders. One of the Barnes and Nobles is actually hiring, so I have an application to fill out for them. Here's hoping it works out! I also have a few other places to inquire tomorrow, including an adult superstore about ten minutes from my apartment.
I also also managed to hit up the library today, so I now have fresh reading material, including both Moon Called and Support Your Local Wizard (if I'm going to finish that series, I'm going to restart at the beginning.) I'll let you know what I think as I read them.
Today I woke up early (for me) and went with William to go take a look at the car I found on Cars.com. Now, it was a little over a half hour drive to the dealership, which isn't too terrible. However, when we got there I asked about the car (a 2000 Nissan Altima with under 70,000 miles on it for under four grand; it's a good enough deal to pursue.) Apparently the car, which was off the lot for maintenance when I called on Friday but would be back by Monday, was out for a test drive of indefinite duration. When I asked the guy at the desk where it was and if I could see it, he told us that the car was out on a test drive and he had no idea when it would be back. Now, this doesn't make sense to me, since test drives are normally 20 minutes or less, right? The really weird thing is that he didn't try to sell me anything else. No questions, no offers, no nothing. Just 'sorry, the car isn't here. Here's my card, call me before you come back out.' So I would say that the car doesn't exist and the add is just a way to get people to come to the lot, but there's no reason to bring me to the lot if you aren't going to sell me anything. Therefore, the car may or may not exist.
I also looked into employment at two Barnes and Nobles and a Borders. One of the Barnes and Nobles is actually hiring, so I have an application to fill out for them. Here's hoping it works out! I also have a few other places to inquire tomorrow, including an adult superstore about ten minutes from my apartment.
I also also managed to hit up the library today, so I now have fresh reading material, including both Moon Called and Support Your Local Wizard (if I'm going to finish that series, I'm going to restart at the beginning.) I'll let you know what I think as I read them.