Okay, this week, this month, this year, my life sucks - Page 2

DreadPirateRoberts · 03-21-2007, 11:22 AM

I'm sorry. I'm sure your Disney Treasures tins will be happy to be viewed.

Snowflake · 03-21-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Have you gotten a second, third opinion? Can you (or a friend) do any of the work yourself? I know less about cars than I do about Cosplay (what the hell is that all about anyway....) and even I could change the oil, replace an alternator, etc... Perhaps you can find a mechanic that moonlights.

As for your roommate, friends are good but you need to live too. Perhaps it's time to explore some "options" (<-cue ominous music). If not rent then perhaps barter for other things that take up your time/money.

This mechanic is my second opinion. It's not that I don't have faith in them. After all, the car has had a lot of hard driving, so I am not too terribly surprised, but maybe this is more reflective on all the years of taking it to the dealership for repair and maintenance?

My experience with mechanics who moonlight is not too good.

As for my roomate, she's actively looking for a job, so all will be well in the end on that side as well. Just need to be patient.

I feel a little bit like the Morton Salt Girl, when it rains, it pours!

BarTopDancer · 03-21-2007, 12:08 PM

Have you thought about getting a Civic or a Corolla with the money you would need for repairs?

RStar · 03-21-2007, 01:02 PM

Good luck SF! I hope it all works out quickly.

I know how you feel, been there done that. Wait, I am still there, looking at that light wayyyy over there at the end of that loooong tunnel!

Not Afraid · 03-21-2007, 05:57 PM

I'm just sad I won't be able to see you! If anything changes, you have a room at the Hotel Swank with your name on it.

innerSpaceman · 03-21-2007, 07:24 PM

Color me stupid, but I always thought San Francisco was one of the two American cities where you didn't need a car.

Not to make light of your situation. But you're still you, no matter what happens. Don't let the rollercoaster get you down (then up, then down again).

Snowflake · 03-21-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Color me stupid, but I always thought San Francisco was one of the two American cities where you didn't need a car.

Not to make light of your situation. But you're still you, no matter what happens. Don't let the rollercoaster get you down (then up, then down again).

Nope, within the city I certainly do not need a car. If I were still working downtown, I'd not need the car. Alas, I work on the penninsula and while I am currently entraining to work, using the car would be preferable.

Since it was nearly paid off, and I thought in better running condition than it currently is, it would be good for road trips and absolutely for errand running (car rentals can get expensive after a while).

Anyhoo, thanks for the encouragement!

Kevy Baby · 03-21-2007, 09:50 PM

This too shall pass!

Hugs to you Snowflake! You will make it through this. I've been there, so I know all too well.

wendybeth · 03-21-2007, 09:57 PM

This was my entire last winter (05-06), Snow- I feel for you! Hopefully my car is on a break from breakdowns for a bit.

Here ya go.

Jughead P. Jones · 03-22-2007, 07:24 AM

Snowflake, I totally hear you on the finance issue.

I'm $10,000 in debt from the first attempt at a college degree I didn't get, and I'm stuck at home with my PARENTS working a part time job because my stupid little hick town has no jobs available. And, as much as I'd like to go back to school to get out of this hick town, I owe so much already.

And, since my parents truck broke down (and since I am such a chicken to get my driver's licence), I am without wheels myself. So, I can understand that issue too.

So, I know what you're feeling like...all I can offer you is my sympathy, and the hope that both of us will win the lottery someday.

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Jughead P. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brockville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 404	Snowflake, I totally hear you on the finance issue. I'm $10,000 in debt from the first attempt at a college degree I didn't get, and I'm stuck at home with my PARENTS working a part time job because my stupid little hick town has no jobs available. And, as much as I'd like to go back to school to get out of this hick town, I owe so much already. And, since my parents truck broke down (and since I am such a chicken to get my driver's licence), I am without wheels myself. So, I can understand that issue too. So, I know what you're feeling like...all I can offer you is my sympathy, and the hope that both of us will win the lottery someday. __________________ "I shall call him Squishy, and he shall be mine, and he shall be my Squishy!"
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