Ah, but she needed a new tire, new headlamps, new bearings, and an oil container leak repaired. I've been wondering if it was time for a new car...I've had her for 11 years...but she's been a great car. In fact, I'm sold on Subarus. So, I said, "Let's invest in these repairs, and hope she has more life to give." They laugh at me and say, "It's a Subaru. She has many more years to give. It's still low mileage in their opinion."
Good. I want to continue more months without a car payment.
They gave me a loaner for a couple of days, a sport Mountain Crosstrek with only 1,000 miles on it. I feel like a king on the road, but I mostly brought it home and parked it in the driveway. I like having an excuse to sit my arse down to get grading done. I'm getting there.
It was another wonderful day, weather-wise, so I enjoyed the long walk with Karal. I also got a sub for lunch that filled my tummy quite well into the evening.
The Hulk will be okay. She, like Mt. Pleasant, have been my base for several years. In fact, yesterday was the 10-year anniversary when Chitunga and I got the keys to the new house. I don't know a driveway without her in it and I'm cheering her on as she sits in Milford for a few days.
Fingers crossed it all goes well.
