I Can Haz Break Now Pleeze??

[qos]

I'm supposed to go on a road trip day after tomorrow and my car is in the shop. It runs, but it makes funny ticking sounds when I use the accelerator -- and it almost stalls out when I put it in reverse when I first start it.

There's something wrong with the cylinders. The valves are not closing/sealing completely. The mechanic has declined to tell me that it would be okay to drive 450 miles and back before repairs are done; he -- understandably -- does not want to be held responsible if I end up on the side of the road somewhere in central Oregon.

So not only am I facing yet another bill for car repairs, I'm going to have to borrow my father's truck for the trip, which is going to increase the cost due to the higher gas consumption.



I could use a morale boost here, folks.
Anyone have any wildly outrageous good wishes, luck-changing charms, over-the-moon compliments, or other contributions to make me smile? Because this has not been a very good couple of days.

Comments

[amqu.livejournal.com]

From experience I can tell you that taking a solo road trip in a truck is way better than one in a car. Especially if it's a full-size truck. You're taller than everybody else with a feeling of freedom and power that's missing in a compact.

[qos.livejournal.com]

I agree! In fact, a week or so ago I'd contemplated asking Dad if I could borrow the truck for just those reasons -- but the gas prices put me off.

Thanks for the reminder.