I could act like I’m not totally bummed and all out of sorts …
… But the truth is: this sucks.
So, you know my wheels flew off about a week ago and nearly killed Rennie and me, before starting a fire and then almost stranding us in South Texas, until these two angel truck drivers came and rescued us from the side of the road— oh, you don’t know that story? Well, then I guess you missed my last podcast.
I am in Austin now, staying with my sister and brother-in-law, which is a total blessing, because otherwise, I would be freaking losing my mind if I were not with family. Or I would at least be buying a terrible replacement vehicle. I have been online all day trying to find something that I might even be remotely interested in test-driving and meanwhile, I have not really found much, because most everyone I have talked to has virtually no idea what they’re selling; they just bought from someone who bought from someone else and it may have 22,000 miles on the engine, or maybe it’s 122,000 miles, and no, it’s not worth as much as they’re asking but if they didn’t mark it up 110 percent, then what would the point be in selling? And where have all the original owners gone anyway?
My sister is helping me weed through all the BS, though, and together, I feel sure that we are going to find a solution. Well, she is confident of that, at least. I am not sure I am there yet.
And Roxanne is in the shop getting fixed. Stupid cow. I’m sorry. Did I say that out loud? I am going to try to sell her, when she gets out, and hopefully someone will want to buy her, warts and all, and then I can move on, assuming it’s not August by then, and okay, I know that if I were to put this all into perspective, I would realize that at least I’m not dead right now, that I could totally be dead, but sometimes a girl just need to vent a little.
Tomorrow I’ll be in a better mood, I’m sure, and then I can tell you all about my three days down in Edinburg, where I didn’t see a single drug dealer. Thanks for listening, in the meantime. I feel a little better now.
OMG, I’m so glad to hear you are allright!!! The loss of that van is almost tragic, but not really. You keep looking, don’t give up. You’ll find something. Years ago we were shopping for something to travel to shows in…when I found a Dodge “church” extended passenger van, with the church markings painted over. With some modifications to the interior, and a little work on the undercarriage, I turned it into a virtual futon on wheels! Of course it didn’t have a kitchen, but plenty of room for camping gear, and of course our arts & crafts stuff. We made velcro “curtains” that we could put over the windows when camped. That thing took us to Ontario, Canada…Key West, Florida…and many, many points in between!
Good luck to you Margaret! Kevin
Thank you, Kevin! Tragic, indeed, but your comments give me hope I’ll find my next steed.
Couldn’t Rennie be harnessed to pull that covered wagon?
He could. He could, indeed.
I am SO glad that you’re ok!
Thank you. Me, too!
Love the roll bars on your new vehicle. FINALLY you’ll be in a safe one.
I thought you’d be relieved.
did you see with this vehicle she could also have the option of a chuck box if she needed one? Just 750.