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2006 Ford Freestar, 4.2l, Acceleration Hesitation project…

Posted on September 2, 2016 by dragonflygypsyusa

So, a couple of days ago, I picked up a 2006 Ford Freestar SEL with about 120,000 miles on it and an acceleration hesitation issue. The hesitation problem worried me a little bit, but hey!, I know how to work … Continue reading →

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1999 Subaru Legacy Stationwagon, Taking Time for Creativity…

Posted on February 10, 2016 by dragonflygypsyusa

I plan on being creative today. I managed to squeeze in a little bit of creative time, yesterday, but it just didn’t feel like enough. We spent the day looking for a new vehicle since I sold the Jeep (finally!) … Continue reading →

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43 Days Until Spring…

Posted on February 5, 2016 by dragonflygypsyusa

Spring is sooo close!! I’m excited! The pictures of what the gardens will look like this year have been swimming around in my head for quite a bit now but I have been trying to not get too focused on … Continue reading →

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Uber Driving, Cigarettes, and Chiropractic Re-Evaluation…

Posted on February 2, 2016 by dragonflygypsyusa

Oh my gosh, it feels like I haven’t written in forever! I had no intention of being away from writing for so long, but you know how it goes. Life comes along, swoops you up, takes you for a bit … Continue reading →

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Job in Poulsbo, Test Driving Vehicles for Uber Lease Option…

Posted on January 16, 2016 by dragonflygypsyusa

The trip out to Poulsbo for work was nice. It was really great to get out of here for a minute. It was so relaxing out there…no city noise, minimal traffic sounds from the random passing car, fresh air, great … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Poulsbo…

Posted on January 13, 2016 by dragonflygypsyusa

Well, I’m headed out to Poulsbo today. I think I must be excited about it. I have been awake since about 4:15am. I laid in bed trying to get myself to fall back asleep without luck. At 5:00, I gave … Continue reading →

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Hello 2016!

Posted on January 2, 2016 by dragonflygypsyusa

Last year was interesting, to say the least. Let’s see what comes next!! Continue reading →

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Keep Right Expect to Pass…

Posted on December 23, 2015 by dragonflygypsyusa

Ok. I have to talk about this. Its really bugging me a lot. Its not like its anything life determining or anything like that, just something that crawls under my skin and makes me want to scream. Why is it … Continue reading →

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Animal Cruelty…

Posted on December 5, 2015 by dragonflygypsyusa

My mind is flooded this morning with about a bazillion thoughts – The Rootbeer Store today with my best friend, a writing course I want to take, why the hell does it take so long to go clean out my … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and a Hike with a Friend on Tiger Mountain…

Posted on November 28, 2015 by dragonflygypsyusa

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, full of amazingly wonderful memories. I also hope everyone made it through Black Friday with all of the items they were after now tucked away securely for Christmas morning. My slow cooker turkey … Continue reading →

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