As some of you may know I have been having a streak of shittyness with my Civic Honda lately – My new tire that was plugged recently had to be replaced because the plug was leaking again (Total expense $193.00 tax included).

I then noticed some flaking paint on the side of the back bumper and had to take the car in for a paint job. The painting took a day and is now completed and looks fine.

While there I asked for the car radio to be checked as it has been loosing stations/reception when driving. They checked and there was a Honda Technical bulletin out for faulty radios (why the hell was I not sent a notice of the same is beyond me!!!) and so my radio has to be replaced.

They tell me that it will take about 2 hours to replace the radio as the entire front interior body/paneling has to be taken out… whooo hoooo!

Given the total amount of under warranty issues with my new 2005 Honda I think it’s fair that I bill Honda for my time that has been wasted taking my car in and waiting for it to get repaired.

I estimate I have spent approx 8 hours there already and if my billing rate is approx CDN $200.00 that would mean Honda Canada owes me CDN $1600.00…

Fish Market
Originally uploaded by Mr.Lobo.

This fish market (muchlee bazaar) is located on the curb of a main intersection in Bandra, Bombay. Fisher Ladies (As we call them in India) carry the morning’s catch in a wicket basket to various locations in Bandra.

The Fish Buying Process:

You walk up to a fisher lady ask her if she has the type of fish you want to eat and if she does you proceed to haggle for the best deal possible. You see mostly women shopping at these locations given that they tend to do the cooking within families.

There is nothing like some freshly fried fish with an India kingfisher beer!!!

Mr. Lobo

In India you can still get candles made by hand. This was a picture taken walking down the steps of a famous Bandra land mark – Mount Marry’s Church which lies situated at a top of a hill that over looks the Arabian sea.

The candles are made to sell at the foot of the Church by local vendors. The candles are crafted into various shapes, sizes and body parts. Devotees buy these candles and place them at the alter of the Church to have their prayers and petitions answered.