Help Needed from the SA AGT family

KittyKatSmack · 11-10-2007, 02:26 PM

Hiya guys n gals,

Just a quick note to ask for some help.

I have to fly into Adelaide on Thursday 18th of October and I have a few things I need to get done to my father's car before driving it back to Canberra.

(for those that don't know, my father died & I have been having a difficult time coping with the grief)

It will be filled with things I want to keep to remind me of my father, photo albums and memorabilia etc. It's been a difficult time to try and determine what to keep and what not to keep. I feel like I should keep everything but it's just impossible.

I want to get the car serviced so if anyone can recommend a good mechanic that isn't going to charge the earth. I would like the brakes checked out for me too while he's at it.
I also need new tyres, 2 are bald and 2 are almost bald.

Basically, this car is unfamiliar to me and I don't know it's history.
I don't want to be caught out on the side of the road broken down if i can help it so it's more getting the obvious things checked out.

I'm hoping to get the car done on Friday 19th October or Monday 22nd October. I'm staying at West Beach so somewhere not too far away would be great.

Aaron flies in on Tuesday 23rd October late in the evening and we are driving out of Adelaide on Thursday 25th October.
Doesn't leave a lot of time for Aaron to do some of the bits n pieces to make the trip bearable ie/ replacement of the stereo that still has a tape deck!
We aren't paying for the stereo but we're hoping the stock speakers will be alright until we get a chance to have a thorough look at the entire car.

When we're back in Canberra, we may well strip the car down - OverHaulin style.

If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Kitty

pr1mo · 11-10-2007, 04:11 PM

what sort of car is it?

KittyKatSmack · 11-10-2007, 05:28 PM

shhhhh

it's top secret

GISS-90BG · 11-10-2007, 05:44 PM

Whaddup !

Where abouts are you picking the car up from? Staying? Type of car?

I go to a small local mechanic that my car has been to for the last 4-5 years and its been running perfectly for a long time. I wouldn't go so far as to recommend him yet, I've only had 1 minor service (Cost me $94.00 and had the alternator belt replaced.) but if your car is near Somerton Park/Glenelg area, it might be worth a look.

Lemme know...

Good luck, anyways.

-Tom

Cincinnatus · 11-10-2007, 05:47 PM

Hi Kitty. Been through it, more 'an once so only advice i'll give is, keep all the photos, throw away all the clothes, as for the rest, common sense will prevail. KEEP ALL THE PHOTOS. You'll find afore too long they'll be priceless to you.

KittyKatSmack · 11-10-2007, 08:33 PM

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I'm staying at West Beach so somewhere not too far away would be great.

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but if your car is near Somerton Park/Glenelg area, it might be worth a look.

That would be fantastic Tom.
Could you give them a bell for me and see if they can fit in a 4 cyl toyota on Friday 19th Oct or Monday 22nd October?
I want a full service and safety check, paying particular attention to the brakes.
I would really appreciate it very VERY much.

Cinncinatus: Great advice.
We've pretty much done the hard/large stuff. Emptying the place he lived in was pretty much done on our last trip but there is a ton of paperwork.
The photo albums are being kept, and I'm loaning them out to other family members for them to copy/scan as well. Sharing the photo's are a good way to ensure they're never lost.

My grandmother is in Ridgehaven, she can't get around much anymore, so I want to spend as much time with her as possible.

My godmother is in Athelstone, and she is battling cancer as well.
We have such a lot in common, it's sad that family and loved ones would have health issues in common...

Thanks for all advice though, I really do appreciate it very much.

Cheers,
Kitty

GISS-90BG · 12-10-2007, 12:14 AM

Hey,

yeah I'd be more than happy to. West Beach is a little way from Somerton Park, 10-15mins maybe? but if you don't mind the drive I'm more than happy to book it in for you. Let me know.

I'm sure he could fit you in though.

Will call sometime soon.

Cheers.

KittyKatSmack · 12-10-2007, 02:30 PM

Hi Tom,

sounds great to me.
I haven't lived in Adelaide for a looooooong time & I relied on my Dad to organise car stuff.
If you could find out when I should drop it in to him, and the address of the place, I'll get right on it.
Thanks Tom, it helps to have some direction to go in.
Send me a PM with the details, or alternatively email me on kks at ausmicro.com

Thanks again,
Kitty

GISS-90BG · 13-10-2007, 05:35 PM

I've taken down the time details etc. and left myself a reminder to ring on Monday morning. I'm fairly confident that there will be no problems with getting booked on those dates.

I neglected to mention, by the way, that I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I hope the trip, assuming the funeral is being conducted during that time, can bring some closure for you and begin the healing process. Glad I can assist in making things easier by making a few phone calls for you.

I will let you know of any developments.

KittyKatSmack · 14-10-2007, 12:34 PM

Thanks Tom.
It warms my heart to see the support of this fantastic community of car enthusiasts.
Whenever a member has troubles, AGT is there to help in any way they can.
Whether it be help like this, or just putting a smile on your face.
I hope that AGT always stays like this, one big happy family.

Tom, would love to meet up with you and any of the AGT members in SA.
Perhaps we can have a get together?
I already met sam-323 who knows my god-brother Matt!

I'm arriving on Thursday, and Aaron arrives the following Tuesday evening.
Perhaps an impromptu meet up for coffee and cake on Tuesday evening?

Oh, and please don't laugh too hard at my 'new' car, it's not my usual style of ride LOL! Don't tell anyone here what it is either, I want the pleasure of seeing the faces when they realise that granny car that just pulled up is "Driving Miss Kitty" LOL

Looking forward to coming to Adelaide and having some positive experiences to offset the sorrow of my father's death.
Thankyou to everyone, thankyou to Tom, thankyou to AGT - you're the best!

GISS-90BG · 14-10-2007, 01:38 PM

Glad I can help out, in any small way!

Yeah, I wouldn't mind having a little get together! We don't have enough of them down here in SA with AGT. Miki will come along no doubt as well.

Any ideas of time/place?

Aaron · 15-10-2007, 10:24 AM

I get off the tin chicken around 7pm, so if we do Tuesday it's after that

By that point I'll be happy to see some friendly faces and a friendly lump of food/cooffee/cake/beer/whatever

A.

KittyKatSmack · 15-10-2007, 11:47 AM

So why not a meet up on Tuesday evening?
Somewhere that has a decent cuppa (Aaron wouldn't have had dinner) so a decent/cheap meal as well.

Make it around 7.30-8pm to allow for lost luggage etc.

Should I put a non-cruise meet n greet post up?

GISS-90BG · 15-10-2007, 04:35 PM

Sounds like a go-er Kitty! If you chuck the post up, us locals can sort out a nice place.

Also, just made the call to the mechanic and your in for Friday.

Meant to be somewhere at the moment so I'll jump back on here tonight.

Laters.

-Tom

RedLineResident · 15-10-2007, 06:18 PM

Tuesdays nights a no go for me. Ill be at the linkin parks concert at that time. Sorry guys, would've loved to meet you Kitty.

Also I may have posted this before but Im really sorry to hear about you father passing.

Warm Regards

Miki

RedLineResident · 15-10-2007, 06:25 PM

Wait which tuesday? This one 16th or the next one 23rd?
If its the next one then Im in. Sorry ive been away for a week and am slightly behind the latest and tend not to read properly and need things spelled out for me. Thanks, hope to see you all there.

Tom see if you can reach Sam, he'll be a good one to have along.

GISS-90BG · 15-10-2007, 06:46 PM

It's next Tuesday, I think... but I was wondering the same thing.

I'll PM Sam and if we haven't heard from him by weekend praps you or I can give him a buzz.

Where you think we should go? Somewhere in the city maybe? You guys are located more towards the North, yes?

RedLineResident · 15-10-2007, 08:59 PM

I say the bay, town is too much hassle and its too far for them. If they are staying at west beach then glenelg is within walking distance. I suggest get some food, play some pool etc. That kinda set up. SInce we;re not cruising then I suggest the bay.

If the weather is nice, its the perfect place to be. IMO

GISS-90BG · 15-10-2007, 09:06 PM

Great idea, perfect. Hit up a caffee then down to chalkers if someone wants to play few games of pool.

Beau-yoo-ti-ful.

KittyKatSmack · 16-10-2007, 11:51 AM

The bay?
Is that Glenelg?
Aaron and I will be staying at the Seawall Apartments in Glenelg for that Tuesday night.

Sounds awesome.
I'll try to put a post up about it before I forget again

11-10-2007, 02:26 PM	#1
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Help Needed from the SA AGT family Hiya guys n gals, Just a quick note to ask for some help. I have to fly into Adelaide on Thursday 18th of October and I have a few things I need to get done to my father's car before driving it back to Canberra. (for those that don't know, my father died & I have been having a difficult time coping with the grief) It will be filled with things I want to keep to remind me of my father, photo albums and memorabilia etc. It's been a difficult time to try and determine what to keep and what not to keep. I feel like I should keep everything but it's just impossible. I want to get the car serviced so if anyone can recommend a good mechanic that isn't going to charge the earth. I would like the brakes checked out for me too while he's at it. I also need new tyres, 2 are bald and 2 are almost bald. Basically, this car is unfamiliar to me and I don't know it's history. I don't want to be caught out on the side of the road broken down if i can help it so it's more getting the obvious things checked out. I'm hoping to get the car done on Friday 19th October or Monday 22nd October. I'm staying at West Beach so somewhere not too far away would be great. Aaron flies in on Tuesday 23rd October late in the evening and we are driving out of Adelaide on Thursday 25th October. Doesn't leave a lot of time for Aaron to do some of the bits n pieces to make the trip bearable ie/ replacement of the stereo that still has a tape deck! We aren't paying for the stereo but we're hoping the stock speakers will be alright until we get a chance to have a thorough look at the entire car. When we're back in Canberra, we may well strip the car down - OverHaulin style. If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, Kitty

11-10-2007, 05:44 PM	#4
GISS-90BG Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide, Somerton Park Car: 1990 BG Astina Posts: 248 View Photos By: GISS-90BG	Whaddup ! Where abouts are you picking the car up from? Staying? Type of car? I go to a small local mechanic that my car has been to for the last 4-5 years and its been running perfectly for a long time. I wouldn't go so far as to recommend him yet, I've only had 1 minor service (Cost me $94.00 and had the alternator belt replaced.) but if your car is near Somerton Park/Glenelg area, it might be worth a look. Lemme know... Good luck, anyways. -Tom __________________

12-10-2007, 12:14 AM	#7
GISS-90BG Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide, Somerton Park Car: 1990 BG Astina Posts: 248 View Photos By: GISS-90BG	Hey, yeah I'd be more than happy to. West Beach is a little way from Somerton Park, 10-15mins maybe? but if you don't mind the drive I'm more than happy to book it in for you. Let me know. I'm sure he could fit you in though. Will call sometime soon. Cheers. __________________

13-10-2007, 05:35 PM	#9
GISS-90BG Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide, Somerton Park Car: 1990 BG Astina Posts: 248 View Photos By: GISS-90BG	I've taken down the time details etc. and left myself a reminder to ring on Monday morning. I'm fairly confident that there will be no problems with getting booked on those dates. I neglected to mention, by the way, that I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I hope the trip, assuming the funeral is being conducted during that time, can bring some closure for you and begin the healing process. Glad I can assist in making things easier by making a few phone calls for you. I will let you know of any developments. __________________

14-10-2007, 01:38 PM	#11
GISS-90BG Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide, Somerton Park Car: 1990 BG Astina Posts: 248 View Photos By: GISS-90BG	Glad I can help out, in any small way! Yeah, I wouldn't mind having a little get together! We don't have enough of them down here in SA with AGT. Miki will come along no doubt as well. Any ideas of time/place? __________________

11-10-2007, 04:11 PM	#2
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	what sort of car is it?

11-10-2007, 05:28 PM	#3
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	shhhhh it's top secret

11-10-2007, 05:47 PM	#5
Cincinnatus Nate Dog Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney Car: Dah! Posts: 539 View Photos By: Cincinnatus	Hi Kitty. Been through it, more 'an once so only advice i'll give is, keep all the photos, throw away all the clothes, as for the rest, common sense will prevail. KEEP ALL THE PHOTOS. You'll find afore too long they'll be priceless to you.

12-10-2007, 02:30 PM	#8
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Hi Tom, sounds great to me. I haven't lived in Adelaide for a looooooong time & I relied on my Dad to organise car stuff. If you could find out when I should drop it in to him, and the address of the place, I'll get right on it. Thanks Tom, it helps to have some direction to go in. Send me a PM with the details, or alternatively email me on kks at ausmicro.com Thanks again, Kitty

14-10-2007, 12:34 PM	#10
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Thanks Tom. It warms my heart to see the support of this fantastic community of car enthusiasts. Whenever a member has troubles, AGT is there to help in any way they can. Whether it be help like this, or just putting a smile on your face. I hope that AGT always stays like this, one big happy family. Tom, would love to meet up with you and any of the AGT members in SA. Perhaps we can have a get together? I already met sam-323 who knows my god-brother Matt! I'm arriving on Thursday, and Aaron arrives the following Tuesday evening. Perhaps an impromptu meet up for coffee and cake on Tuesday evening? Oh, and please don't laugh too hard at my 'new' car, it's not my usual style of ride LOL! Don't tell anyone here what it is either, I want the pleasure of seeing the faces when they realise that granny car that just pulled up is "Driving Miss Kitty" LOL Looking forward to coming to Adelaide and having some positive experiences to offset the sorrow of my father's death. Thankyou to everyone, thankyou to Tom, thankyou to AGT - you're the best!

15-10-2007, 10:24 AM	#12
Aaron Stiff Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canberra, ACT Car: 1994 Lynx BP-T Posts: 1,198 View Photos By: Aaron	I get off the tin chicken around 7pm, so if we do Tuesday it's after that By that point I'll be happy to see some friendly faces and a friendly lump of food/cooffee/cake/beer/whatever A. __________________ Current: Stinky the imfamous Lynx

15-10-2007, 11:47 AM	#13
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	So why not a meet up on Tuesday evening? Somewhere that has a decent cuppa (Aaron wouldn't have had dinner) so a decent/cheap meal as well. Make it around 7.30-8pm to allow for lost luggage etc. Should I put a non-cruise meet n greet post up?

15-10-2007, 04:35 PM	#14
GISS-90BG Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide, Somerton Park Car: 1990 BG Astina Posts: 248 View Photos By: GISS-90BG	Sounds like a go-er Kitty! If you chuck the post up, us locals can sort out a nice place. Also, just made the call to the mechanic and your in for Friday. Meant to be somewhere at the moment so I'll jump back on here tonight. Laters. -Tom __________________

15-10-2007, 06:18 PM	#15
RedLineResident Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Car: BA V6 Hardtop 5 Speed & 97 Prelude VTIR Posts: 1,518 View Photos By: RedLineResident	Tuesdays nights a no go for me. Ill be at the linkin parks concert at that time. Sorry guys, would've loved to meet you Kitty. Also I may have posted this before but Im really sorry to hear about you father passing. Warm Regards Miki __________________ "Amateurs practice until they get it right." "Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

15-10-2007, 06:25 PM	#16
RedLineResident Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Car: BA V6 Hardtop 5 Speed & 97 Prelude VTIR Posts: 1,518 View Photos By: RedLineResident	Wait which tuesday? This one 16th or the next one 23rd? If its the next one then Im in. Sorry ive been away for a week and am slightly behind the latest and tend not to read properly and need things spelled out for me. Thanks, hope to see you all there. Tom see if you can reach Sam, he'll be a good one to have along. __________________ "Amateurs practice until they get it right." "Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

15-10-2007, 06:46 PM	#17
GISS-90BG Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide, Somerton Park Car: 1990 BG Astina Posts: 248 View Photos By: GISS-90BG	It's next Tuesday, I think... but I was wondering the same thing. I'll PM Sam and if we haven't heard from him by weekend praps you or I can give him a buzz. Where you think we should go? Somewhere in the city maybe? You guys are located more towards the North, yes? __________________

15-10-2007, 08:59 PM	#18
RedLineResident Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Car: BA V6 Hardtop 5 Speed & 97 Prelude VTIR Posts: 1,518 View Photos By: RedLineResident	I say the bay, town is too much hassle and its too far for them. If they are staying at west beach then glenelg is within walking distance. I suggest get some food, play some pool etc. That kinda set up. SInce we;re not cruising then I suggest the bay. If the weather is nice, its the perfect place to be. IMO __________________ "Amateurs practice until they get it right." "Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

15-10-2007, 09:06 PM	#19
GISS-90BG Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide, Somerton Park Car: 1990 BG Astina Posts: 248 View Photos By: GISS-90BG	Great idea, perfect. Hit up a caffee then down to chalkers if someone wants to play few games of pool. Beau-yoo-ti-ful. __________________

16-10-2007, 11:51 AM	#20
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	The bay? Is that Glenelg? Aaron and I will be staying at the Seawall Apartments in Glenelg for that Tuesday night. Sounds awesome. I'll try to put a post up about it before I forget again