The Tradition Continues

Good News
Jason came to help Mr. Fixit uninstall (I’ve been at this computer too long.) the starter on my car. They took it to the local auto parts store to have it checked on their starter checking machine (a technical term).

Bad News
The person in the store didn’t know how to use the machine and declared that the starter was bad. Price of new starter--$179.

Good News
Took the starter to another auto parts store to have it checked again. Starter declared to be in working order.

Bad News
On the way home the truck had a blowout. Truck tires weigh a ton.

Good News
Mr. Fixit finally found the jack and changed the tire on a busy two-lane road. He didn’t have a heart attack as I feared.

Bad News
The spare was almost flat.

Good News
We made it to a repair shop where the very kind gentleman brought out his air compressor and filled the spare with air at no charge. We made it home.

Good News
Mr. Fixit re-installed starter with my excellent help. Can you picture my chubby body lying under the truck holding the light? I’m a great light holder.

Bad News
When the car was started to take it for a test drive, an ominous sound issued from the starter. Car remained parked in driveway.

Good News
Went to buy new tires for the truck.

Bad News
Tires for a big ole Dodge Ram are EXPENSIVE.

Good News:
Mr. Fixit put the new tires on the truck.

Bad News
We still need a spare without a slow leak.

Good News:
Mr. Fixit found the source of the ominous sound issuing from my car and fixed it.

Bad News:
When I took it for a test drive, the car barely made it up the hill.

Good News
Mr. Fixit found a bad spark plug wire and fixed it.

Wonderful News
I am now mobile again!

Bad News
There is still enough time before Christmas for a major plumbing problem or for the water heater to expire or for the heating system to malfunction.