car update

Well they thought it was the spark plug wires, which they replaced and also gave the car a tune up. When all the work was done, the mechanic took UMJ out for another test drive. At which point it died and had to be towed back to the shop. Better him than me is all I can say.

Now they're going to replace the distributor. They had to order one, which will arrive tomorrow mid-day. They expect to have the car ready by end of day tomorrow, but I erred on the side of caution and reserved a rental car anyway. I'd much rather be in my own car, but there isn't time for me to drive it around and make sure the problem really is fixed. If it isn't, I don't want to find that out on an isolated stretch of I-85 out of cell phone range.

Besides the mounting bills (close to $800 at this point, not including the car rental) this will make 4 days without a car. Well, I did have my car on Tuesday but all I did was limp to the office and back, I was afraid to stop anywhere. I have so much to do before I go and I'm stuck at home instead. I so don't need this right now.