December 12, 2004

[sigh]

On the way home last night, the truck lost power and just died on Highway One. My brother got it over to the middle median, and I called AAA and they towed us to our mechanic. We ended up getting home about ten pm. I have no ideas what's wrong, until the mechanic can look at it Monday, and I'm really hoping it's something under $500, just once! It just figures, because I'd just gotten April new glasses that she needed that afternoon, and bang! more expensesive stuff. I've been saving up a few dollars here and there so we can go away for a week over New Years, and see my parents, and see Roberta, but this may blow up that little plan. Heck, I may not even be able to afford to get it fixed period, which means back to the bus for me.

Posted by Ithildin at December 12, 2004 11:55 AM | PROCURE FINE OLD WORLD ABSINTHE

That really (fill in your appropriate curse word/s here). I really am sorry. I hope you are able to get away. But I know how that goes.
I'm glad you were all safe though.

Posted by: Rachel Ann at December 12, 2004 2:29 PM

Ever notice how car bills are always in multiples of $250- as in that will be $750 dollars. Just did the $800 dollar dance with my car a month or so ago. I was surprised as my car usually waits until I get my tax refund.

Posted by: Azygos at December 12, 2004 2:46 PM

Oh, Ith! I am so sorry. If something works out and you make it out here, let me know, and maybe we can have coffee or lunch or something?

Posted by: rae at December 12, 2004 3:21 PM

That bites. Hope it is small in problem and in cost, and that you are quickly and inexpensively back on the road soon.

Posted by: Laughing Wolf at December 13, 2004 5:00 AM

Sorry to hear about your luck Ith, that happened to me once this year, being towed off the highway. It's no fun!
Pugsley sends "scritches"

Posted by: Lori at December 13, 2004 7:48 AM

Buy a Honda. I'm serious.

Posted by: Easycure at December 13, 2004 8:06 AM

Azygos, that's so true. for me, it always seems to be $400.

Yes, I'll run out right now and buy a honda with the money I can shake out of my sofa cushions.

Thanks to everyone else for their good vibes.

Posted by: Ith at December 13, 2004 1:28 PM