Weekend Hell

[dependonyou]

Aren't they all, these days? Not catching up on posts from the weekend, so if there's something you need to tell me or want me to see, please link it here. On my drive home from work Friday, all hell broke lose. And by all hell breaking lose, I mean my car inexplicably died. Well, let's explain the scenario a bit better, shall we

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[dusktodawn]

D: fucking batteries and alternators! ugh, what the hell is up with them lately? :{

[dependonyou]

Dunno? I take it I'm not alone in my plight?

Interestingly, mine's been dying, apparently, for over a year now. They replaced it, and suddenly some 'engine clacking' I'd been experiencing that every mechanic and their brother wanted to charge me to "investigate" suddenly was gone.

[dusktodawn]

yeah the whole fiasco with my car and thinking it was the battery, then the alternator, only to find out the my alternator belt was missing and that's all that needed to be replaced x.x

nice. gotta love mechanics :/

[dependonyou]

Ew, well, I'm glad it wasn't nearly as bad as it originally sounded?

Yea. If they'd just said "your alternator is dying" a year ago, I'd have replaced it back when I had the money. You know? ^^;

[ladyterentia]

Ugh. What a rotten way to spend your weekend. Sorry about all the car trouble, but I'm really glad you had good friends who were able to come help you out.

[dependonyou]

Yea, it really ruined what few plans I had. Ah well, I suppose. I'm extremely grateful to them, too. They really are great friends.

[sablecurse]

Your 'Automobile Bad Luck' has struck again, I see.

My old Ford went through batteries and alternators like candy, so I know it can get expensive. Here's to hoping you've had all the bad luck you'll have for a while.

[dependonyou]

Indeed. We see a trend, here. I don't think most people have as many problems as I seem to. O.o

Oh no, don't tell me that! Mine's a Ford Focus! ::flails::

[sablecurse]

Mine was a Ford Tempo. I spent so much money on it that I vowed to never get another Ford.

[mobobocita]

Whollly Carp Batman! That's quite an adventure and a great way to ruin any weekend! GEESH!

But car runs now and it's ok? You are OK? Any way to borrow AGAINST the 401K and not withdraw from it? Keeps you from paying taxes and penalties. Check with your 401K managing company.

[dependonyou]

Indeed. Indeed.

Car's okay now, as far as I can tell. I'm safe. And I'm pretty sure I can't withdraw or borrow against it, not until that thing from Obama takes effect, which won't be in time. Guess it's a cash advance for me. ::shudders::

[ragresen]

Glad it is Fixed and I could help in some way. BTW sitting in a Corvette is not that bad till the Vette owner starts getting embarrassed for being on the side of the road with his flashers on.

[dependonyou]

You were a lifesaver. You really were.

And yes, that was one of the harder parts to deal with. ;op I feel so guilty!