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03-APR-2009 Robin Reid

The Joke is on Me

Rancho Bernardo, CA

JOKE AND NO JOKE

Hats off to all of you who figured out that my 4/1/09 post was an April Fools Day “joke.” I did decide to wait until April 3 (GMT) before posting again just to maybe make you think I was serious.

Tuesday I lost my car keys which was no joke, and I had no backup set (now where did I put that backup set?) The Lexus is a keyless system, so I had to have the car towed to the dealership where they “flashed” a new set (two to be safe). Along with the tow, the 25,000 mile service, and having the auto detailed I spent way too much money. And I had no choice. Red faced I am! Major blush.

They gave me a loner car, and today as I headed off to class, I grabbed my zipped folder with my class notes I was stunned to see the original key set. But today it was way too late to cancel the work. So this afternoon I retrieved my car, paid my bill, and slinked home.

Do I feel stupid!

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Karsten Askeland06-Apr-2009 23:27
No more trips to the local hardware store to get a new key cut. I lost one of my originals and to be on the safe side had a second one made at the dealer. OUCH!!! I feel your $$ pain $$.
Cindi Smith03-Apr-2009 17:38
Sorry to hear about the loss of your keys! I always keep my spare on a hook near the door just in case I lose mine! And, sorry you had to pay out the nose for it! Glad I was right so I didn't have to come to California to kick butt! I'd rather come on good terms!
Herb 03-Apr-2009 13:07
An expensive senior moment
Zak03-Apr-2009 09:31
a classic case of an anicent law called sods law heheh
Dougie Young03-Apr-2009 06:36
Enjoyed the joke but shame about the no joke Ouch..:>
Dan Chusid03-Apr-2009 04:41
Good grief!
They're great cars until you need to open your wallet.

Hope they gave you the free car wash they stopped giving to me.
; )
snootydog03-Apr-2009 03:25
okay, but you'll redeem yourself if you can say chris's last name 3 times fast without error.
J. Scott Coile03-Apr-2009 02:34
Ouch. Did I sat OUCH!
Ray :)03-Apr-2009 02:25
Reminds me of a similar experience with my house keys several years ago. At least they didn't have to tow my house away.
Coleen Perilloux Landry03-Apr-2009 00:42
Not bad, Robin.