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Across the Fence:  Oh No! Big Car Trouble!  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 7:53:54 PM
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Oh No! Doug had big car trouble on the way home from work. We live 10 miles from work and we drive on the interstate. Well, Doug was coming down he on ramp and the car chugged out and died.
He had to walk a couple of miles and climb under 2 electric fences to get to a house where he could use a phone to call me to pick him up.
We ended up having to call a tow truck and they are dropping it off at a repair place tonight. I have no idea how we are going to afford this. Our money is so tied up right now. My stomach is sick at this new expense.
Luckily we have my dad's Jimmy to use so at least we can get to work. I just hope it turns out to be something simple and cheap (like the battery).
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 9:10:33 PM
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I'm sorry you're having car trouble--thankfully your DH is ok (I'm not sure I'd be if I had to climb over two electric fences!). Hopefully it's something minor and can easily be fixed. I'll be praying that it doesn't make too much of a dent in your pocketbook. And at least you have your dad's Jimmy for necessary trips. Hang in there and keep us posted!
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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Kerbear
True Blue Farmgirl
261 Posts
Kerry
Middle
Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 05:17:55 AM
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I am glad your husband is okay! Ill be thinking of yall!
~Kerry Anne
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 05:21:21 AM
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Dear Alee, I am so sorry for your troubles. When you get the estimate from the repair shop, please e-mail me and let me know what they say. I have been in the automotive service industry for over 15 years and maybe I could give you an opinion. Just to let you know, it probably isn't the battery. For an engine to die while driving it most likely lost fuel, spark or timing belt. Let me know what the shop says.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 07:36:03 AM
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I hear you on the paycheck to paycheck thing Alee - it seems like if it isn't one thing it's another. I hope you can get things fixed, quickly, and cheap!! I'll be thinking about you:)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 07:49:56 AM
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Oh no Alee! I'm so sorry :( I pray that you will have favor and that the repairs won't be as expensive as you're expecting. (((HUGS)))
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 07:58:39 AM
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so sorry for your wprries alee. i know how cars can get at our budget. i sure hope it is simple. let us know sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 08:58:21 AM
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Good luck, Alee! I just had to get a car repair done this week too. I hate it when the checking account goes from "comfortable" to "broke" in one transaction.
If I was going to guess, I'd be thinking about the fuel pump or the alternator. I've had both of those die on me. But, on the bright side, they're both totally fixable. It's funny, the things that make a car stop running suddenly aren't usually the things that kill the car, dramatic as they seem. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 10:16:09 AM
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Okay so big "I TOLD YOU SO" going out to my husband. I told him we should check the fuses on the car before calling the tow truck but NOOO he wouldn't listen to me. Guess what it was.... a blown fuse!!!
So between the tow and the diagnostic, we are looking at about $275 so not as bad as it could have been but it is still going to be super tight for our budget :( EEK!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Edited by - Alee on Apr 22 2010 10:17:13 AM |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 1:10:51 PM
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| Oh, no! That's rough, Alee! :( |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 2:14:33 PM
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That's a big hit to the budget - I'm sorry Alee. On the other hand it could have been sooo much worse...
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 3:05:04 PM
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Thank goodness for living in a friendly area!! I was able to get them to take $60 off the towing bill. I am very happy that even though it will be painfully tight this next month- we will be able to finagle it. I called a debt company that I had scheduled a LARGE payment to and cut it into two payments- one in May and one in June. That will help tons. So overall I can breath again and I am so relieved that it wasn't worse!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 3:26:47 PM
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Alee, I am glad it wasn't worse, but, when you have a tight budget ( and who doesn't these days!) that can be make for a very rough month. Men never think we know much do they lol! I hope things straigten out for you and you have many easy months ahead.
Hugs to you, MJ
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 8:05:57 PM
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Oh Alee,
I'm sorry that you have this bill now. I am thankful that it wasn't worse though. Last year we had to have a new fuel pump put in and it came to about $1000.00 that hurt us so bad. That's great that a towing discount was taken off your bill, what a blessing! I will be praying for the Lord's provision for you and Doug.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 8:11:56 PM
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Alee:
So sorry about the car trouble. I will keep you, and Doug and the car in my prayers. Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 06:08:19 AM
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Ouch! Big hugs to you Alee. Hope it isn't as big as an expense as you fear. Sorry to hear you are going through this.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 3:31:03 PM
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I just hate anything automotive. I had my car inspected and it cost me $300+. It was a tie rod. I am glad it wasn't worse..
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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