sorry folks.. not my usual carefree fun self..
I've come to expect disappointment from people.. but 4 in one day? has me scraping my heart off the ground..

hope everyone had a good day tho

watched The Magic Faraway Tree 2026 with Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy & Judi Dench

A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures

really interesting family movie.. magical even and fun.. IMDb gives it a 6.2.. I give it a 7.9

I'd gladly send both of you some of our rain..

you're very welcome Doug.. yes.. posting in the forums gives you a better shot at meeting real people.. but that's just my opinion.. lol

I'm not looking but thanks for the sentiment tho.. I'm here simply enjoying the company of longtime friends

morning all.. it's monday and a new week..

have a good one..

it's pouring rain here.. well.. another day done.. another weekend over.. hope everyone enjoyed it..

nope.. not sears pffft.. I was in furniture retail.. bedrooms, livingrooms, kitchens & appliances.. all high end/boutique.. I had a blast.. ex couldn't stand that.. plus I'd even sleep in my showrooms if I was at an out of town location.. the beds were comfier than the hotel rooms LOL.. I was also the interior designer and traveled across North America to 'shows' as a buyer..

OT: I would not have let certain people push me around

kayaking releases dopamine.. along with other feel-good chemicals like serotonin and endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress.. this makes kayaking not only a physical workout but also beneficial for mental health...

casino's simply raise your hopes at winning.. but cause stress related anxieties while it empties your bank account..

doing the math? I'd choose kayaking.. just sayin..

yup.. that I was..

OT: drivers blasting their music while driving on a populated road at 3am

thanks Dave.. I cud use a break..


brunch is up..

I'm out.. hope everyone is enjoying their evening

oh and.. the entire transmission was changed to new in 2015.. 2 months before I bought it.. and another reason I'm questioning his 'bad news'..

the Tow guy started the car, removed the face plate of the shifter and played in there for a moment.. then got out and checked under the hood.. then got back in and tried the shift again.. didn't work.. that's when he said he didn't think it was trany related, only electrical and that it shouldn't cost much..


anywho.. my head is spinning with all this and my stomach is churning with anxiety.. and I still have 36 hrs ta go before I can get some insight.. but I do appreciate your input and support Mo..

you too Slim.. thanks guys..

Mo.. yes, it did.. the day before.. no issues.. ran smoothly without any troubles.. parked several times while stopping and starting the car.. then got home and parked.. emptied the car.. restarted and moved it.. parked and shut it down for the night.. following morning it was stuck in park.. started okay.. I've had a problem with a brake light on the passenger side tho.. doesn't work.. apparently that cud be an issue per my research..

do I trust him? thought I did but my gut is telling me this might be out of his experience wheelhouse.. he's only 35ish..(IF that) the tow guy was pretty sure it was electrical not trany..I know cuz I asked him.. he really didn't think it would cost much to fix tho.. my research says electrical not trany.. then I got the call from my mechanic on Friday just before lunch telling me it was 'bad news'.. it felt off tho.. I can't explain it I just feel it's BS.. I don't have money for a $5k + fix.. and frustration & panic caused me to cry on the call with him.. he said he'd try something and get back to me but I haven't heard from him since.. he's also closed weekends

if he sticks to his trany bs.. I'll have it towed to another garage for a 2nd opinion..

the only thing he said was it was the transmission.. I don't recall any other details..

last I saw he charges $75/hr for labor.. and is usually pretty decent with his fees.. charges 15 mins if he only worked 15 mins, never steered me wrong.. but now I'm questioning his integrity.. plus I'm without a car.. so yeah.. feels dicey to me too

I feel for all those that have suffered losses.. I know all too well how life can bite you in the arse at times..

you can have our rain for a week if ya want it.. I'll see what I can do to send it your way..

thanks gf.. I'm not holding out hope it's something minor however.. I'm not giving up hope altogether either.. still have to wait for Monday morning tho.. and he needs to either fix it immediately OR give me something to drive..

yup.. after I talk to him on Monday IF he sticks to the trany being the issue.. I'll have CAA tow it to another garage for a 2nd opinion.. already thought of that.. his whole opinion to me seems off.. gut feeling its NOT trany related but if it is? hey okay.. but I will get a 2nd opinion before ditching that car.. and you're right.. I rarely drive it.. don't need to.. got everything I need here.. local trips are maybe once a month and grocery trips ARE once a month.. I'm busy with home renos so make a list of everything I need and do only 1 trip when possible.. hey.. gas is expensive yanno

the good book also says "let no man erect a temple in my name for you are the temple of God" I see church differently than most.. being forced to go every week without fail (even with a temp of 101 ).. my dad gave me a challenge to find a reason why I did NOT have to go.. an I found it in the passage above.. so although not disparaging your need/desire to attend mass.. just telling you my opinion as to why I believe ya don't have to..

OT: having to wait on other peoples decisions that can change your life

all 3 of us it seems