Ben Taylor (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} macguges) wrote,@ 2008-04-03 23:16:00 |
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nice day, sucky night
Today I went out for dinner with Kelly and her mom Sherry, who is visiting from Idaho. We had some great conversation while appreciating some great food at Hogan's Hideaway. Afterwards we returned to Aunt Pauline's house to relax, read and play some Go. Kelly and I enjoyed a short walk before I had to leave, so it was a fine evening.
I drove just a mile before my car died. The dash indicates an oil problem, but the oil stick revealed a healthy level. Our mechanic had inspected the car just last week (and we trust them), so what gives? Sherry gave me a ride home, back across the county. I wouldn't want to try solving a car problem at 11 at night, so tomorrow I'll recross the county to investigate.
Old cars break down, so I'm not too alarmed, but I do worry that I overlooked something with the car's maintenance. I can miss important details while I'm experiencing depression and withdrawal. Tempus fugit, but this year I especially need to get my act together. And last December I had become so much more active.
On the plus side, riding home with Kelly's mom meant I had more time to talk with them, and check out the new GPS system in their rental car. If the diagnosis turns out minor tomorrow I can say I was lucky.
Today I went out for dinner with Kelly and her mom Sherry, who is visiting from Idaho. We had some great conversation while appreciating some great food at Hogan's Hideaway. Afterwards we returned to Aunt Pauline's house to relax, read and play some Go. Kelly and I enjoyed a short walk before I had to leave, so it was a fine evening.
I drove just a mile before my car died. The dash indicates an oil problem, but the oil stick revealed a healthy level. Our mechanic had inspected the car just last week (and we trust them), so what gives? Sherry gave me a ride home, back across the county. I wouldn't want to try solving a car problem at 11 at night, so tomorrow I'll recross the county to investigate.
Old cars break down, so I'm not too alarmed, but I do worry that I overlooked something with the car's maintenance. I can miss important details while I'm experiencing depression and withdrawal. Tempus fugit, but this year I especially need to get my act together. And last December I had become so much more active.
On the plus side, riding home with Kelly's mom meant I had more time to talk with them, and check out the new GPS system in their rental car. If the diagnosis turns out minor tomorrow I can say I was lucky.
