Yo! Well, today's episode take us to the lovely Department of Motor Vehicles, where California's finest customer service specialists eagerly await to efficiently process your necessary auto-related paperwork! # # ####### ####### ### ## # # # # ### # # # # # # ### # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # ### # # ####### # ### As some of you may recall, i bought this baby without title, so I had to do some legwork to get my papers in order. BTDT. Then they lost them. So, on a whim, I went back today, with the reciepts for the certified letters from before, to try to get it straightened out. I got in line at 8:05AM, got to the window at 8:20AM, and was done and left at 9:50AM! Well, we went 'round and 'round about how much I was s'posed to pay, I got to the point were we were arguing about money, and she gets the supervisor. She comes up and sez "I see you want to register this as a historical vehicle. On what basis?" Huh? "'cause its old and I think it a neat car" sez I. "Well," she sez, "I could see if it was '40 Ford or a '50's vette, but I don't think this qualifies." So I sez "look, I don't care about your propensity for American boat anchors. You aren't t the one who decides whether ot not i can register this as a historical vehicle. Furthermore, I registered my last bus, which was a '67, as a historical vehicle, and didn't have to face nearly the same amout of hassle or incompetence!" She didn't have anything to say about that... So, its finally registered, and now I have to wait for the plates... In other news, I've noticed a feature with the clutch. I was trying to start it, and I noticed that when I turned the key, the bus moved, but just a little bit, like someone leaned on it a little. Hmmmm. And its also easier to start if I put the clutch in - like _way_ easier. Kinda wierd. Time to look at the clutch adjustment, I guess. Until next time... Thom -- >> If a tree falls in the forest, and it hits a mime, does anyone care? ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916) 921-6781 (916) 565-3346 : ............................................................................ All opinions expressed herein are mine and not necessarily those of TIMS!
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