Tag Archives: Canadian Tire

Wheels in Motion

Posted on July 11, 2012 by chebandbecky

I have not been blogging lately; not because there’s nothing to say, but because it would have been pretty negative. I don’t like to be defeatist, but that’s how I’ve been feeling. I have two staff away at the moment. … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Friends, Independence, Life, parenting, Repairs, wheelchair | Tagged Canadian Tire, cell phone, disability, family, library, life, Parenting, repairs, wheelchair, wheels | 2 Comments

I Think My Car Hates Me

Posted on March 2, 2012 by chebandbecky

I picked up the van from the garage on Wednesday and thankfully put it into ‘drive’. The next day, I went to pick up Becky from her day program, when suddenly, no accelerator. I was turning into a driveway, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Car, Family, Humour, Life, Repairs | Tagged 2001, Canadian Tire, car, Christine, mechanics, repair, Space Odyssey, Stephen King, Van | Leave a comment

The Wacky Races

Posted on February 28, 2012 by chebandbecky

Do you remember “The Wacky Races”, Dick Dastardly and Penelope Pitstop? I had an experience today that brought that series back to mind. It started as a typical Tuesday; running around like mad trying to put out the garbage, get … Continue reading →

Posted in Car, Family, Life, Repairs | Tagged CAA, Canadian Tire, chaos, Dick Dastardly, life, Mississauga, Penelope Pitstop, repair, Van, Wacky Races | Leave a comment

Who Says Romance Is Dead?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by chebandbecky

I had a funny Valentine’s Day. I went out in the afternoon to buy something for my sweeties, and only made it as far as the nearest garage. It was raining, which in itself is pretty odd for Ontario in … Continue reading →

Posted in Car, Disability, Humour, Life, Repairs | Tagged Canadian Tire, garage, life, Ontario, Valentine's Day, windshield, Wiper blades | 2 Comments