As predicted, the headlight replacement at the dealership was expensive. I had them change out the bulbs on both sides, which was not expensive. The labor to get at the bulbs replaced was. The service representative said that some models of the Chevy Malibu also require the front assembly to be removed to replace the headlights! It took about an hour.
The Saturn Vue is a low maintenance car, but when it needs maintenance, the maintenance is expensive.
So, I was able to run a few quick errands, and call the appliance repair people to tell them that I was available earlier than I had anticipated. The young man who came to my aid was very nice. And explained that because I was using the "super load" function on my washing machine, I wore out the bearings. The gear box would cost close to the cost of another washing machine, and the labor charges would surpass that. The young man said, that he did not want to do that replacement and "take my money." So, I went out shopping and found another washing machine that I could get delivered on Wednesday. This one had a good deal for a 5 year extended warranty, so I added that to the purchase agreement. I don't usually do extended warranties, but this sounded reasonable. And the dealer has a repair service, so they can take care of the warranty work. A lot better than waiting 2 months for my refrigerator.
So, my new washing machine was going to be delivered on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. That meant I needed to take some items to the local laundromat. (A friend of mine latter chided me and said I could have done laundry at her house, and we could have had a "girls time." Never thought to ask.)
Well, going into the laundromat, I tripped on an obvious berm, fell forward, could not easily catch my breath to even call for help, and landed on the berm with the full force and impact on my right side. Eventually, people came to my aid, helped me up, and got me into the laundromat so I could sit and rest. I was carrying a basket of laundry, and had another in the car, and gave my keys to the laundromat attendant, and a customer, to bring my other basket in. The customer kept coming by to check on me. The attendant did not, but I understand that, because the laundromat did not want to make it their problem.
I had planned to go home to unload the laundry and them go shopping, but decided once I went home, I was not going anywhere again. So I went shopping, and then went home, put clothes in the dryer a little batch at a time, and did the best I could.
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