I wish all a Happy New Year and hope your year is filled without VW issues of course.
I am still fighting a head gasket problem and I will be struggling to replace it the part arrives at the same time the rain does. I had to move the pickup to the curb in the street so I could make access for a crew coming to cut down a large alder in my backyard so I don't have to file claims with the insurance company later when it comes crashing down on the addition.
Just hope the wind stays down until the tree is gone this week. Last week was scary with 50 mph winds dumping another large alder on the corner of my neighbors property. Thankfully it went with the wind down hill into the ravine behind the house.