Fer cute! Bow Tie o’ the Day is one of my fancy bow tie paperclips. 📎
Remember the new truck I ordered after Thanksgiving? I certainly do. I daydream about it a dozen times each day. After a couple of please-be-patient emails from Ford since then, informing me they haven’t built my Maverick yet because they’re still waiting for some of the components, I got an email yesterday that told me it’s likely my 2022 truck might not be able to be put together at all—because of those still-not-delivered components. Ford gave me some choices, none of which I’m fond of.
- 1. If I want to cancel my order altogether, they will return my deposit. We part ways. No new Maverick. I start the my new vehicle hunt all over again.
- 2. I can change my original truck order to not include the components Ford can’t get. Even if I drop all the extras, they still can’t guarantee my 2022 truck can be created in 2022.
- 3. For any inconvenience I’ve endured, Ford will give me some incentives to switch my order to a 2023 model, with all the same extras I ordered for the 2022. I’m sure the price will be higher, and who knows if Ford will be able to get the same components I originally ordered for the 2022 model, in time to put together my 2023 model. Also, If I choose to switch to the 2023 model, I can’t even actually place that order until August, because Ford isn’t taking any orders from anybody for the 2023 Maverick until that time.
I am severely heartbroken about this automobile situation. Fortunately, my happiness has never been vehicle-centered. To me, a vehicle has one purpose: to get you from one place to another. If a vehicle does that reliably, I’m good with whatever it is. (Okay, I’m really a lot pickier than that. But not much.) But, ladies and gentleman and those who aren’t sure, I am smitten by this truck. I must have it. Part car, part truck: it’s like it was made for me. Tonight, I have to make my decision. I must ponder and figure and come up with my final answer. I can’t wait to see what I decide. 🤔