latest in the "you won't fucking believe this" department

[kellinator]

Last night Michael's parents very obviously didn't want us to go out, but I'd had the week from hell and needed a Margarita Friday, so we ventured out. Michael drove because on top of all the other shit with my car, I discovered that somebody had opened their car door into my passenger side and buckled the plates so severely that the passenger door will only open a third of the way, so I slithered across the seat and Michael drove.

We were going down South Cobb Drive when Michael started muttering about the car... we lost power. I was grateful Michael was driving, because he managed to gracefully coast into a parking lot. I would have just panicked. When I turn the key, the ignition makes that trying-to-turn-over sound, but then engine won't start.

I swore a lot.

Michael's dad came to get us and the three of us managed to push the car to the side. No use trying to tow it in this weather. I kicked myself a lot for not joining AAA in the last week. :( The car was driving like a dream this week; I still can't believe this happened...

Michael's dad was going to take us to get Michael's car, but Michael told him to drop me off at Mexico Lindo because "she needs a drink." I bitched at Michael for making me sound like an alcoholic in front of his dad, but change_my_mind and 10dimensions said he actually made me look good in comparison because if I had been in the car with them instead I would have whiiiiined nonstop.

I think when I walked in I ranted for five minutes solid about this on top of the week I'd had. Everyone agreed it was an emergency situation and alcohol was needed, stat. copycatjsh put out a search party for Oscar, our favorite waiter. When he arrived, 10dimensions told him we needed an IV drip.

Friends help. Friends help a lot.

Now we're iced in with Michael's parents. I'm just not thinking about any of this shit and am about to find some food, then demand cuddles.

(Oh, Michael is standing here while I'm writing this chanting "no drama for meeeeee!!" and doing something he calls the "I Don't Have a LiveJournal Dance.")

Comments

[rocketmelee.livejournal.com]

Yiiiiiiiiiiii!

Goodies going into the mail on Monday.

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Oh SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! *hugs*

[heathrow.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry that you had a shit-tastic time getting to Margarita Friday. :(

[azurelunatic]

Heh. He sounds like an eminently sensible guy despite the no-lj.

[gladstone.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you made it back safely. Last night was not a good night to be driving.

[reannon.livejournal.com]

I'm having a mental picture of the dance, and it's scaring me.

I feel your car pain, hon. Remember to make supplication at the Altar of the Car Gods.

Not that it really worked for me.

[lyneidas.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you survived the week OK. Particularly mentally. May the weekend go well.

p.s. I used to know that dance...

[sujata.livejournal.com]

p.s. I used to know that dance...

*thumps you on the back of your head* >:-)

[ariedana.livejournal.com]

Dayum. That really sucks. :( Glad to know that you're okay though. Let Michael and his folks take care of you, okay? They sound like good people.

[lordrexfear.livejournal.com]

So, after a week like that and then that, how exactly does a Margarita IV feel... can you taste it in your blood? ;)

[sujata.livejournal.com]

Michael and his folks are darn good people. I'm so glad they're in your life and that they were taking care of you last night! :-)

Get your mechanic to check out the fuel injection. There are basically two reasons why a car won't start -- either it's not getting fuel, or it's not getting fire. If the engine is trying to start, you've got fire. So fuel is probably the problem.

And girl, I've been dropping hints for a month now that I miss talking to you, and still you don't call anybody. Readings will commence Monday if I don't hear from you. ;-)

*huggles*,
Molly

[enchant.livejournal.com]

here's the thing about AAA, it follows the person not the car, so if you have a bf or family or friends that do have AAA, they can drive to your car, and have it towed for you without cost. I did that in NH a few years back... sneaky yes, effective, well yes too!

[zorathenne.livejournal.com]

Yes.. I was about to mention that very thing. I'm on AAA myself and I've called in on behalf of friends before.

But it is quite worth it to have your own (even though sometimes you have to wait about 2 hours to get a tow truck depending on where you are).

Erg

[tkappleton.livejournal.com]

Sorry top hear about the car. In a similar boat over her. My uncle just paid to have the radiator replaced on Tuesday. Yesterday when I got out of the car after work - there was bright green fluid dripping all over the place (coolant). I think it might be easier if I just take a hammer to the damn thing and start walking again...

Your boy sounds cool though :)

[dlainef.livejournal.com]

Yikes.....*big hugs and cuddles* Miss you guys already.

[zorathenne.livejournal.com]

Trust me.. I am positive they understood you needed a drink. I've said that around my own mom enough times when the situation has just crossed that line.

And most times, she's agreeing and bout ready to have a drink along with me *grin*.

[dslartoo.livejournal.com]

Michael is standing here while I'm writing this chanting "no drama for meeeeee!!" and doing something he calls the "I Don't Have a LiveJournal Dance."

I need to meet this guy. He sounds like he rocks. :)

cheers,
Phil

[flewellyn.livejournal.com]

Mragh. It sounds like you DID need a drink.

Go ahead, kellinate those martinis. Nobody around will be wondering "Why is all the rum gone?"

They'll know. Oh yes, they will know.

[vertigomac.livejournal.com]

Hah! Now I feel like a wuss because I crawled into my cavelike dwelling Friday as soon as I heard the words "ice storm"!

[kelvinator.livejournal.com]

Whenever life treats you like this and piles up the crap - turn around and look on the bright side. That would be the one this Michael fellow is standing on. And be DAMN sure to give thanks for having someone in your life standing on that bright side, girl.

To Michael: Kudos on taking care of your womman, man. You strike a blow for the good guys in the eternal battle against the assholes of the world.

[stevietee.livejournal.com]

You haven't gotten your man on LJ yet??