Some good things

[alee_grrl]

1. I dropped my car off this morning at a shop I trust to have it looked over to find out if: a) car was safe to drive; b) problem might be something minor. They checked it over, did what they could to make sure I was likely to get home safely, tried to break it to me very gently that car is on her absolute last legs, and were visibly relieved when I informed them that I was going to buy a new car this weekend and would be working from home for the next two days. They only charged me $55, despite having probably spent at least an hour doing diagnostics on it and their normal rate for diagnostics is $100/hour. If you need a car shop in the Vienna, VA area, I highly recommend James Madison Shell.

2. I can work from home for the next two days while I get my transportation sorted.

3. I have awesome friends/chosen family who happily listen to me and help me deal with brain weasels surrounding money issues.

4. We may be getting a dog!

Comments

[lilysea]

Yay! ^_^

[jjhunter]

<3

[sulien]

It's great to hear that there are more good mechanics around than expected, because they really are worth their weight in gold. :) And yay for getting a dog!

Lastly, I'm glad you've got some folks around to help deal with brain weasels, those things are a menace. *hugs*

[alee_grrl]

Hugs!

Good mechanics are sooooo worth their weight in gold. I'm fortunate that I've learned enough from my dad, who was a mechanic, to have a good feel for good shops and not so good shops. But there is as short a supply of good mechanics as there is good doctors.

Doggies are very happy making. Not sure when it will happen, but (almost) all household members are in agreement. Artemis T. Cat has not been able to voice his opinion, but he has been more plaintiff and affectionate since we lost Derrick last year. We are on the look out for gentle, low energy dogs (most likely a mastiff or great dane mix of some sort) who are comfortable with cats and children (though Niece is more tween than small child). May be months before anything happens, especially since Niece spends summers with her dad. But it is very happy making to be moving in the direction of having a dog as well as a cat.

We play a lot of whack-a-brain-weasel in this clan/heart family.

[jelazakazone]

Hurray hurray hurray!!!

Oooh, I guess this means I won't be picking that book up this week. No worries. I can get it some time next week.

So glad you had a good experience with the mechanics and you are safe at home with support!

[alee_grrl]

Yeah, I had actually forgotten about the book in all the kerfluffle over the car. But I can easily get it to you next week. I can drop if off after work one evening if you'd like. :)

I was so relieved that the day's experience with the mechanic went well. I'm also really, really glad I made it home.

[jelazakazone]

Dropping off one evening after work sounds great. We can coordinate that later. <3

[raze]

\o/ I like these good things. Happy for these updates and for you.

[alee_grrl]

Thank you!

[shanaqui]

♥

Eeeh, a dog!

[untonuggan]

eeeeeeeeeee doggy! <3 <3 <3

(this is my default reaction to all things dog, but trust that it is amped up a bit just for you)

[calissa]

Having good people around to help with the brain weasels really is invaluable. I'm glad you're being looked after.

And yay for dogs!