gypsiegirl66

I'm not superman, but I'm on my way........

See my Meez!!

waterlilybarb

All my family live 500 or more miles away.  I just wish the stupid car could have waited to die until May - then I'll be back down south and I won't need one so badly.  Up here everything is so far away, and just the thought of getting ready for the move without a vehicle is making me nauseous.

gypsiegirl66

Awww Barb, that totally sucks. My heart goes out to you sweets, you've been through far too much this year!!

waterlilybarb

It's all in the timing.  I have SO much to do, so little time, and now no car.  I'm hoping my uncle will have some suggestions.  He's supposed to call me this evening when he gets off work.  I don't know how much more I can take.

p.s. Love the Meez.

studiojek

Oh dear Barb, it's just one thing after another isn't it??!! Hope you get the car problems worked out soon.

waterlilybarb

Tell me about it!  I might have found someone who can fix it for a lot less - as long as I arrange to get the part (the engine ) from the auto parts place...but I think a friend will be able to do it for me with his pick-up truck.  Here's hoping I have a running vehicle by this time next week.

bala

wow sound like you have an interesting life certain beat my boring life

waterlilybarb

What I wouldn't give for boring right about now...though even when life isn't so hectic, I don't get bored - never have.  I have enough imagination to keep me occupied.  It helps me think of something to do - either for fun or something practical that needs doing.  I live by the philosophy that only boring people get bored, and I don't ever want to be a boring person.  

BTW, I'm not insinuating that you are boring - I just hate to hear healthy young people (especially kids) complain of boredom.  Too many of them don't know how to entertain themselves anymore - they want to be entertained by something else, which is quite a shame.  There's SO many things to do - even if you're stuck inside.

waterlilybarb

Well, my friend was able to go pick up the replacement engine today, and I arranged to have the car towed to the guy's house who is going to do the work.  He should be able to finish it this weekend.  Keep a good thought for me and let's hope that once the new engine is in, the car will run like a dream.  Now it's just a matter of paying for everything - JOY...not!

bala

why do you refer to me as a kid?

to me a kid under age 13

teenagers 14-17

Young adults 18-30

Adults are 30-45

Mature adult 50 and above

so i consider myself a young adult

waterlilybarb

I wasn't referring to you when when I was talking about kids.  I was thinking of actual kids - because it's spring break this week here and I've seen so many of the kids just moping around town doing nothing.

bala

Thanks

Spring break in canada now there something i would to see

waterlilybarb

Well, it depends on where you live in Canada.  Here, it's still about -10C, which is mild for up here at this time of year, but it's more springy in other parts of the country, like in my old city.  I imagine some of the kids around here will be able to go snow-mobiling or ice skating...which is good fun, but not all of them are outdoorsy.

bala

i don't know how used to cold

waterlilybarb

You wear lots of layers.   Plus, once you get used to it, it's easier to tolerate.  I have friends that have moved to Canada from warm countries though, and they always find the first winter the worst - since they've never experienced anything like it before.  I have actually noticed that I can tolerate the cold in the north better than down in southern Ontario.  It's a much damper climate down there - so the cold in winter chills you to the bone, and the humidity in summer makes it unbearably hot.  Up here, it's very cold, but if you're dressed warm enough, you can usually enjoy it - as long as you keep moving.   

waterlilybarb

I am SO fed up I can't even put it into words.  The idiot who was supposed to tow my car (on Friday) to the guy who is going to fix it DIDN'T BOTHER TO DO IT!  Now I get to get up at the crack of dawn to find out why, and to get my car over to to where it needs to be.  It would have been fixed by now!  Nobody bothered to call to ask me why my car wasn't where it was supposed to be.  I don't understand the mentality of this town.  I'll be so glad to get out of it, but I need my stinkin' car to do that.  

FRUSTRATION is my word of the day.

waterlilybarb

Well, I spoke to the garage this morning and it was totally a matter of them not bothering to do the job.   I got some lame excuse about how they were too busy, but I know they deprioritized my tow because I was taking my business elsewhere.  The stupid thing is, they are getting paid for towing my car just as much as they would to tow any other car - which is why I know their claim is bogus.  Unfortunately, their pettiness has probably cost me another week without a vehicle.

FRUSTRATION does not even begin to explain how I'm feeling.

waterlilybarb

Well, it looks like I'll have my car back tomorrow.  YAY!  It's about time.  I'll finally be able to get things accomplished.

On another note, I awoke to 10-15cm of snow this morning.  Springtime in the north - ain't it grand?

Plus, I now have some boxes so I can start packing.  Things are looking up.   Now I just need somewhere to live come May 1st...and the auction to get rid of the huge amount of superfluous stuff I now have.

serena75

That sounds great, Barb! I'm happy to hear that things are looking up for you

I've been frustrated too, to say the least. I feel like I've been sick for ages. Fever was back yesterday...

waterlilybarb

I'm sorry to hear that Serena.  It's certainly no fun feeling so crappy.  I hope it improves abit for you soon.

On another note...I finally have my car back!  Can you believe it took 25 days?  And that's only because I live in this horrible small town - where pettiness takes precedent over professionalism.  I feel like I've been set free.  Even if I don't feel well enough to go anywhere, just knowing the option is there makes a HUGE difference.