[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Well, not defeated but definitely not 'winning' either.

The initial appointment with my vehicle went well. I needed new brakes and my rotors were warped plus I got an oil change. Then, as I was turning back into work after retrieving my vehicle, the sound that started it all kicked in so I did a U-ey in the middle of the road and went back to the mechanic.

They put it back up on the rack and ran it at 40mph, which is when the sound kicks in....it sounds like when you run over the rumble strips on the side of highways designed to help folks stay awake while driving....and they came back with two things they want to take a look at. My back right shocks and my CV axle are now on the agenda for my next appointment.

The important thing is that I can still drive around safely...for now...with the sound. My next appointment is just a few days away so it should be fine (famous last words...).

CV axle and shocks are fine, apparently. Transmission is where we're at now, which doesn't make me feel good, but I'm grateful I bellied up for the best warranty they offered when I bought the ole girl because the big stuff is covered so I guess I'll put my ticket in the 'hopeful' hat for now.

Physically, I got as close to a full night's sleep as I could without actually getting there and it apparently threw my body into some sort of tizzy because I woke up more kinked than a 1mm 019 gauge box chain necklace loose at the bottom of a purse.

I'm a bit disappointed because my plan was ambitious to begin with but now, it's not going to happen. On the other hand, I'm going to watch another classic episode of Project Runway sooooo....it's not a total loss.