New tires with discount this week - $434.00

Today's repair including new catalytic converter, front engine torque rod, right axle seal, drive belts, and fluid changes on radiator and transmission - $1840

What depresses me is that I really need to get new hoses and am due a tune up which is an approximately combined $500 or so.

Sigh...

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That is how long I hiked up and down the White Rock Escarpment near the house here. The forecast called for overnight rain, so I knew the trails would be too muddy to hike Sunday, therefore the longer Saturday hike. It gave me some good time alone to think about things going on.

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