BIG BIG GRATITUDE
Kevin's birthday of bouncing was a marvelous success, and i wanna thank you guys for helping it happen.
We raised over $500 to go towards the car repairs. Here's what the semi-final results on the car were:
1. Firestone says the following things were wrong:
a. front engine mount going.
b. multiple oil leaks.
c. tie rods going.
d. alignment shot.
e. tires wearing oddly and badly.
f. needs new oil and air filters.
g. etc.
2. Firestone's estimate of $1600 dollars did not cover the broken windshield--they do engine and brake work, not body work.
a. So the cost of the windshield is not included in the $1600.
b. The cost of installing the windshield and removing the old one is also not included.
3. We got the estimate from Firestone b/c my Cousin manages that branch and is a certified mechanic.
a. He used the professional lift there to really get a good inspection.
b. He will use his employee discount to purchase the parts required.
c. He will work on Kevin's car in his own driveway.
d. He was already talking to people he knew about buying a windshield for one of HIS cars--buying 2 will insure a bargain.
e. This will not cost the insane amount it would normally cost.
4. I will talk to him this weekend and get HIS estimate, now that he has spoken with his windshield dealer.
5. We will book a time for Kevin to get the life-threatening portions of his car fixed ASAP.
There were some folks who, through a confluence of events were unable to attend, but still wished to donate to the cause. The paypal account is minkersmoo at g mail dot com.
...Though in all honesty, we've already FAR exceeded my or anyone else's expectations.
You guys have been awesome! Look for pictures from the party shortly. Andy and Bowie were excellent cameramen. :D
We raised over $500 to go towards the car repairs. Here's what the semi-final results on the car were:
1. Firestone says the following things were wrong:
a. front engine mount going.
b. multiple oil leaks.
c. tie rods going.
d. alignment shot.
e. tires wearing oddly and badly.
f. needs new oil and air filters.
g. etc.
2. Firestone's estimate of $1600 dollars did not cover the broken windshield--they do engine and brake work, not body work.
a. So the cost of the windshield is not included in the $1600.
b. The cost of installing the windshield and removing the old one is also not included.
3. We got the estimate from Firestone b/c my Cousin manages that branch and is a certified mechanic.
a. He used the professional lift there to really get a good inspection.
b. He will use his employee discount to purchase the parts required.
c. He will work on Kevin's car in his own driveway.
d. He was already talking to people he knew about buying a windshield for one of HIS cars--buying 2 will insure a bargain.
e. This will not cost the insane amount it would normally cost.
4. I will talk to him this weekend and get HIS estimate, now that he has spoken with his windshield dealer.
5. We will book a time for Kevin to get the life-threatening portions of his car fixed ASAP.
There were some folks who, through a confluence of events were unable to attend, but still wished to donate to the cause. The paypal account is minkersmoo at g mail dot com.
...Though in all honesty, we've already FAR exceeded my or anyone else's expectations.
You guys have been awesome! Look for pictures from the party shortly. Andy and Bowie were excellent cameramen. :D