Visited yesterday!

"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:

> That's exciting! Pictures? Pictures! Congrats!

I would like to take pics but...

It looks exactly like it did, only cleaner.

I plan to sleep late tomorrow so I probably won't be up before the
pidgeons, in which case it'll look like a big pile of pidgeon poop.
<SIGH>

But I'll see if I can get some pics tomorrow, I've got to head back to
the shop first thing, I left my cane there. I was so glad to get the
car back I forgot I can't walk w/o it but I SURE remembered when I got
home!


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On Aug 25, 3:15*pm, XS11E > wrote:
> XS11E > wrote:
> > Maybe tomorrow? *Don't know why they didn't get it done Friday?
>
> Got call this morning, they are stripping the hood and deck lid to
> be repainted because the first paint didn't look right.....
>
> I reminded them those are the two aluminum panels but they said that
> wasn't a factor, the problem appeared to be improper preparation.
>
> I guess I'm pleased they won't release bad work but I miss my Miata!
>
> I'm planning a trip to the store today but I'll take the hot rod:
>
> http://www.meritshealth.com/02_produ...etails.php?MID...
>
> Mine's black, I wanted it to show the dirt better... <sigh>
>
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I think the hood is the only aluminum panel. The deck lid (trunk?) is
steel.

I'm Lugnut and I approved this message.

XS11E wrote:
> They called Monday, said it would be home Tuesday but no car.
>
> Today, it's here! It looks great, they not only painted it but
> detailed EVERYTHING, even the wiper arms are painted dull black.
>
> I imagine it looks much like it did when it was new...
>
> I'm happy and the pidgeons are delighted, they have their bathroom
> back!

Congrats on getting your car back. It's hell going through Miata
withdrawal, isn't it?!


Iva & Vixen
2004 Classic Red
No more winkin' Miata

"Iva" > wrote:

> XS11E wrote:
>> They called Monday, said it would be home Tuesday but no car.
>>
>> Today, it's here! It looks great, they not only painted it but
>> detailed EVERYTHING, even the wiper arms are painted dull black.
>>
>> I imagine it looks much like it did when it was new...
>>
>> I'm happy and the pidgeons are delighted, they have their bathroom
>> back!
>
> Congrats on getting your car back. It's hell going through Miata
> withdrawal, isn't it?!

I hadda drive a minivan, <sniff, sob>.

Actually, I like my minivan, it's a Buick Terraza with one of these:
http://www.pridesilverstar.com/backpackermv.asp

The Backpacker is one of mankind's truly great inventions for those of
us who need it. It keeps the scooter inside, dry and protected and
allows amazingly fast and effortless loading and unloading.



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XS11E > wrote:

> Today, it's here! It looks great, they not only painted it but
> detailed EVERYTHING, even the wiper arms are painted dull black.
>
> I imagine it looks much like it did when it was new...

And tonight we had a huge storm. Wind, thunder, lightening, rain and,
finally, hail driven by strong wind.

Lost power here for an hour or so....

I do not want to look at the Miata but I suspect I'll be calling the
insurance company in the AM..... I suspect I'll be seeing hail damage
on the Buick, as well.

Garages are nice, wish I had a three car one... <sigh>




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XS11E > wrote:

> And tonight we had a huge storm. Wind, thunder, lightening, rain
> and, finally, hail driven by strong wind.

And all is OK! Apparently the hail stones were too small to do damage
and the hail lasted only around 15 minutes although the rain,
lightening and thunder (and the power outage!) continued for another
hour or more.

I'm very relieved.


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XS11E > wrote:

> I'm very relieved.

I was lucky!

From the Arizona Republic:

A series of fast-moving thunderstorms packing hurricane-force winds
plowed through the Phoenix area late Thursday night, uprooting trees,
knocking down power poles, ripping off roofs and leaving some 100,000
homes and businesses without power.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Arizona Public Service Company said it still had 50,000 customers
without electricity early Friday, while Salt River Project estimated
11,000 of its customers were without power.
The storm, which dumped up to a 1.5 inches of rain and three-quarter-
inch hail in some areas, shut down Sky Harbor International Airport for
about an hour during the height of the storm. Flight delays continued
early Friday as crews worked to remove debris blown onto the runways.

National Weather Service meteorologist Leslie Wanek said Sky Harbor
recorded peak winds of 75 mph , but radar indicated that winds of up to
100 mph in parts of the metro area as the severe storms moved from east
to west during about a 3-hour period.

Flash-flood warnings were issued for the central and East Valley




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Look it over good, slight hail damage can be a bit tricky to see especially
on a white car. I'm happy for you if you came thru intact!

Chris
99BBB

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>
>> And tonight we had a huge storm. Wind, thunder, lightening, rain
>> and, finally, hail driven by strong wind.
>
> And all is OK! Apparently the hail stones were too small to do damage
> and the hail lasted only around 15 minutes although the rain,
> lightening and thunder (and the power outage!) continued for another
> hour or more.
>
> I'm very relieved.
>
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"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:

> Look it over good, slight hail damage can be a bit tricky to see
> especially on a white car.

Good idea, I'll look more carefully tomorrow.

> I'm happy for you if you came thru intact!

Thanks for the thought but you're not half as happy as I am!


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True!

Chris
99BBB

> Thanks for the thought but you're not half as happy as I am!
>
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