Tundra_10
12-30-2011, 04:20 PM
It always fun and exciting to buy nice, expensive things or go to exotic places. Its invigorating to have those once in a lifetime moments and experiences. Unfortunately, those times do not come often enough and the days always seem to just drag by, giving you a feeling like you are running in place, not going anywhere and just getting more worn out.
I do my best to take a break from it all and just have a little fun, whether I go to sears and gawk at some new tools or go to a car dealership and look at new cars, anything that puts my mind at ease and lets me daydream a little or just forget about the stress in my life. I workout and I do have a few hobbies but they are part of my regular routine and therefore have only a limited calming ability.
I am not a bar goer, nor do I really go out to eat much (since I am single) or really get out much in general beside the grocery store so I do at times make an effort to be social, my social spot is my local autozone. Since I have lived down here in SC for the past 4 years now (going on 5) I have went to the same one for all my oil change stuff, whenever I need parts, etc. Its like my cheers and when I go there I am greeted by everyone and am usually there for about 10 to 15 minutes just cutting it up with everyone unless they are busy.
Today was just a typical day except I wanted to buy this microfiber nubby-glove thing that I have been eyeing for my wheels. I picked it up and noticed they had a box of clay magic clay and lube that was all smashed up. I grabbed it as well and took it up to the counter. I asked if I could get a discount on the package and the guy said he would give me 10% off. I figured what the heck, I do need more clay and 9 bucks is not bad for the clay and lube. After a little small talk the autozone guy asked me if I saw the self-drying car wash they had. I did not pay any attention to the comment since I probably have about a half gallon of various washes as it is. That was until he told me what it was originally priced at... $35. HUH!?!? I asked him to take me over to the stuff because I wanted to see what kind of wash was $35. Did not look like anything fancy, no crazy packaging, markings or anything. I did however see that it was on clearance for $5.99 and it also had a $3 mail-in rebate. He and I laughed about it and I said what the heck and I picked it up. Another associate of his came over and she instantly started laughing. She said that he found the wash in the back and after finding out how much it originally cost all he could talk about was that wash, for days. I was the first person to buy it and he begged me to come back and tell him about it.
I wish the receipt was more accurate but I did take a picture of it to show you guys anyhow. Please pay attention to the 2 discounts. One was for the clay (which by the way he accidentally gave me a discount on the entire purchase) for a little over $2 and the other was for the wash for over $20. Not sure why it was not $30 off, whatever. lol. I am assuming this is just a wash with wax inside it? I dunno, I will try it tomorrow. If its crap its going in the trash.
Its little things like this that occur from time to time that make me smile, as little as it is, it brings a little more sunshine into my life. I know a lot of you might be reading this and thinking... really, stupid $6 car wash made your day? And to you, I say "it sure did".
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I do my best to take a break from it all and just have a little fun, whether I go to sears and gawk at some new tools or go to a car dealership and look at new cars, anything that puts my mind at ease and lets me daydream a little or just forget about the stress in my life. I workout and I do have a few hobbies but they are part of my regular routine and therefore have only a limited calming ability.
I am not a bar goer, nor do I really go out to eat much (since I am single) or really get out much in general beside the grocery store so I do at times make an effort to be social, my social spot is my local autozone. Since I have lived down here in SC for the past 4 years now (going on 5) I have went to the same one for all my oil change stuff, whenever I need parts, etc. Its like my cheers and when I go there I am greeted by everyone and am usually there for about 10 to 15 minutes just cutting it up with everyone unless they are busy.
Today was just a typical day except I wanted to buy this microfiber nubby-glove thing that I have been eyeing for my wheels. I picked it up and noticed they had a box of clay magic clay and lube that was all smashed up. I grabbed it as well and took it up to the counter. I asked if I could get a discount on the package and the guy said he would give me 10% off. I figured what the heck, I do need more clay and 9 bucks is not bad for the clay and lube. After a little small talk the autozone guy asked me if I saw the self-drying car wash they had. I did not pay any attention to the comment since I probably have about a half gallon of various washes as it is. That was until he told me what it was originally priced at... $35. HUH!?!? I asked him to take me over to the stuff because I wanted to see what kind of wash was $35. Did not look like anything fancy, no crazy packaging, markings or anything. I did however see that it was on clearance for $5.99 and it also had a $3 mail-in rebate. He and I laughed about it and I said what the heck and I picked it up. Another associate of his came over and she instantly started laughing. She said that he found the wash in the back and after finding out how much it originally cost all he could talk about was that wash, for days. I was the first person to buy it and he begged me to come back and tell him about it.
I wish the receipt was more accurate but I did take a picture of it to show you guys anyhow. Please pay attention to the 2 discounts. One was for the clay (which by the way he accidentally gave me a discount on the entire purchase) for a little over $2 and the other was for the wash for over $20. Not sure why it was not $30 off, whatever. lol. I am assuming this is just a wash with wax inside it? I dunno, I will try it tomorrow. If its crap its going in the trash.
Its little things like this that occur from time to time that make me smile, as little as it is, it brings a little more sunshine into my life. I know a lot of you might be reading this and thinking... really, stupid $6 car wash made your day? And to you, I say "it sure did".
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp226/ysuboy/Forum%20Stuff/DSC00134.jpg