finishing up odds n ends

This week was my last to work at my housekeeping job.
A couple of days ago, I experienced a very low tire. PTL-there was a roofing nail in the tire that definately could have caused problems. What a relief! My brother-in-law reminded me to verify that the timing belt is up-to-date-one of those "man-things" that women who are not mechanics need to be reminded about. This morning I go to the doctors office for last minute checking of blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. Something that was not requested previously. (maybe they did not think I would really go?)

Last summer I found an "American-style" bike in a yard sale. The type with foot brakes and handles like a longhorn steer that are not commercially available anymore. Anyway, I took it to a shop to have a new seat put on, and purchased a car carrier,helmet, and locking security cord. When I got the bike home (without trying it in the shop) it was too high! That was a shock-I did not know it was possible.
Long story short, the dealer lowered the seat by rearranging the way it was put together. Now I can seat myself without tipping over, but have to stand on my tip-toes to do so. I am really disappointed, and have asked the Lord for an alternative: if I find someone who could use it comfortably, I would sell it for value (cost-plus-seat).