A Great Day off to a Not-so-Great Start.
Today is the day we reach the end of our countdown!! We are so excited to be closing on the house and getting the keys this afternoon!
But I'v had one small hitch in the plan for the day: my car. :(
About 45 minutes ago, I went out to start the car and give it a chance to warm up for a few minutes before I left for the gym. The car wouldn't start. I'd like to give you an impression of the noise it was making, but words won't do it justice. I tried to stay calm, thinking it might just be *really* cold and need a few minutes. I gave it a few and tried again...still wouldn't start. I came back inside and called J who had me check a few things such as the lights (they work!) and whether it was in park (it was!). As I was sitting there freezing (no, really, it's only 37˚), I decided to try again and this time it actually started. Grudgingly, but it did start. He said if it hadn't died by the time it warmed up, I should be okay to go to the gym.
All seemed well until I actually started driving. First, the radio died. Then I noticed that my blinkers were totally spazzing for a few seconds before they started blinker-ing. Also, the little red battery light was not turning off. I pulled into the corner store and called him again to find out what that might mean. He thinks it might be the alternator. I don't know what that means, but apparently it's baaaad. I decided I was better off coming back to the apartment. I'd hate to get stuck at the gym or on the side of the road and have to wait for him to come get me. Then I'd still have to come back here and get ready...and I really don't want to be late for our afternoon activities!! :)
On the short drive back here, I noticed that my car was starting to lurch as I drove and the RPM meter was jumping all over the place. I don't really know what any of this means, other than the fact that I'll have to work out at the teeny apartment gym instead of Spectrum, but if anyone would like to come fix my car or donate a new one* to me, I am very open to either choice! :)
*If these seem impossible, prayers will also be appreciated.
But I'v had one small hitch in the plan for the day: my car. :(
About 45 minutes ago, I went out to start the car and give it a chance to warm up for a few minutes before I left for the gym. The car wouldn't start. I'd like to give you an impression of the noise it was making, but words won't do it justice. I tried to stay calm, thinking it might just be *really* cold and need a few minutes. I gave it a few and tried again...still wouldn't start. I came back inside and called J who had me check a few things such as the lights (they work!) and whether it was in park (it was!). As I was sitting there freezing (no, really, it's only 37˚), I decided to try again and this time it actually started. Grudgingly, but it did start. He said if it hadn't died by the time it warmed up, I should be okay to go to the gym.
All seemed well until I actually started driving. First, the radio died. Then I noticed that my blinkers were totally spazzing for a few seconds before they started blinker-ing. Also, the little red battery light was not turning off. I pulled into the corner store and called him again to find out what that might mean. He thinks it might be the alternator. I don't know what that means, but apparently it's baaaad. I decided I was better off coming back to the apartment. I'd hate to get stuck at the gym or on the side of the road and have to wait for him to come get me. Then I'd still have to come back here and get ready...and I really don't want to be late for our afternoon activities!! :)
On the short drive back here, I noticed that my car was starting to lurch as I drove and the RPM meter was jumping all over the place. I don't really know what any of this means, other than the fact that I'll have to work out at the teeny apartment gym instead of Spectrum, but if anyone would like to come fix my car or donate a new one* to me, I am very open to either choice! :)
*If these seem impossible, prayers will also be appreciated.
posted by Katie80 at 5:55 AM
2 Comments:
I can relate to car troubles. Ours seems to be an everyday occurance. Now days I am lucky if I can get my key to actually come out of the ignition. Perhaps if I leave them there someone will steal it. I can only dream they would want that junker. Well once again you prove you are way more committed to the gyn than I am. I would have said forget it and got ready instead. Have fun with the house stuff and take lots of pictures. What is your new address?
I guess your car is not feeling well today! As Brenda stated ours are both pretty much terminal, at least yours has the chance of recovery!! We will pray for you though!
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