posted December 06, 2004 09:21 PM         

i wish things were going better this time around, for my return to the Park for winter season.

The Merc Rx is causing major stress. Besides my inability to get organized about driving back, my car, bless her heart, is getting sick every other day. Last week, the day before I was supposed to leave, she just stalled while driving.

$500 later, with a new distributer, I was 4 days too late to make it back on time. Luckily, I was coming back a week early to do some special functions. My boss was able to find someone to work them so I wouldn't have to freak about getting there on time.

One week later... I was going to leave tomorrow... I take her in for new tires and alignment, to discover i need a new ball joint....and i needed it yesterday. Its in bad shape. So, it should be fixed late tomorrow....gaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

I am scared something else will happen. 1200 miles is a long way to drive alone, in winter, with a 15 year old car. I cant get a loan for a new one.

Wish me luck, and the benevolence of the Universe!