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

mornin peeps'n lurkers

good it is not.. not for me anyways.. trouble sleep BLAH.. shud be a rough weekend waiting for monday mornin.. phew..

anywho.. current temps are friggen awesome at 66F.. high of 73F (but'll feel like 77F) mainly sunny today with rain starting overnight.. can't do any of my current projects outside cuz I ain't got any wheels ta go get supplies and not sure I have enough gas ta mow the freakin lawn.. I hate being put in this position.. ya'd think the garage wud have a loaner but NOOOOOOOOO and the store is 6km away so not hoofin it.. don't have a bike either.. my ride on mower might make it but I don't believe I have the gas ta get there let alone come back with *sighs*

ok.. fug this.. hope everyone's day is better

she's a 2006 Pacifica.. so age is a factor.. but after doing research on the problem.. it sounds more like electrical instead of transmission.. seluloid.. apparently it's RARELY the trany so.. I sent him an article by email and will talk to him on monday.. something feels off about his diagnosis tho.. gut feeling but working perfectly tuesday then wednesday morning stuck in park? and why I did research.. I spent hours pouring over different articles too.. they all point to the same thing so.. we shall see on Monday.. I appreciate the suggestion tho.. he was pretty firm about his pricing tho.. labor = $2000 and repair = $3000 lofty yes but she IS a 2006 so parts cud be more expensive.. we shall see.. my gut is churning tho when I think trany.. but I have to wait for monday..

I hear ya TG.. like no one else can know anything but them.. and they know EVERYthing about EVERY thing.. if they cud only see themselves thru other's eyes..

Slim.. people have to live.. yes it would be nice if others were considerate of everyone's needs but.. that's not the world we live in currently.. sadly.. the word of the times is "IT'S ALL ABOUT ME" so suck it up buttercup.. oh and.. ya don't have ta go to church ta pray dude.. he's everywhere.. you can even chat him up while on the loo however it may be WHAT you're asking for.. it's all about you no??


OT: being ignored when you find a solution cuz the "expert's ego" can't handle you discovered a solution that he didn't come up with

9 to 5 was a good one TG..


never heard of that one slim..


watched The Devil Wears Prada 2 - 2026 with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt & Stanley Tucci (plus many more)

Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing.

what a great movie.. loved every minute of it.. IMDb gives it a 6.3.. I give it a solid 9.5