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Cindy - that is great they didn't charge her! Yup, betcha $60 was for labor. I hate it when they do that. If your lucky enough to get someone, they will have a kind heart and help you. Last weekend I paid my coworker, whose money is tight, to put new brakes and a rotor on my van. It would have cost me $300 in the garage. It cost me less than $100 for him to do it and I bought him a new pair of shoes he really wanted. He was so happy and so was I. I'm driving safely again and he's walking in nice comfy shoes. Not that the guys at the shop don't deserve it, but sometimes they gouge prices for women and I'd rather pay someone who really needs it than be screwed over by someone who thinks I'm a dumb chick.

ladygg and outland - there are good people out there that can help you with your cars. I have some friends who do it on the side and helped me to save money.

Another avenue that i've used is a Tech School with an automotive shop. The kids get the experience, the teachers, who are certified check it and all it costs you is parts - the labor is free!

Dakota,Outland,Girly,Daisy,Lady,dwebster,mamaluv,greema, what else can I say. This is like a real life drama and we are all the main characters.

I have just watched BB and DOOL they are on one after the other on different stations, and this and the postings have taken my words. BB made me want to like Brooke again, but we will see. DOOL--WOW--there are not enough words.

I won't say anything else for the ones that have not seen them yet, but today especially on DOOL is not to be missed.

Daisy what an inspirational and selfless story. I admire you so much.

I can't remember who did the thing at the store, but you are #1 among a minority that I hope will grow by the day.

The men at the auto store--well--God just worked through them and that is all that I can say.

I will be on DC at both boards in a while, but I have to stop and get myself together after DOOL. I don't know how it can get much better.

Love you all!!! I thank you again for being my friends and letting me be your friend.

Welcome Greema and Mama.

daisy 671: Wow. That is great that Cody has found stability w/you. I used to work w/kids in an after school program and the parents of some of the kids were neglectful of them. there were times a couple of the kids didn't get picked up by an adult relative or parent and would be soon hungry that I felt sorry for them and would end up cooking them dinner at my parents house. I was single then and in my early 20's. My parents weren't to happy about it. there is liability issues to contend w/if GOD forbid something should happen. When one kid got to swim in my parents pool, then all the kids started hounding me that they wanted to go over my parents house. Oh boy. Kids just spill all the beans. I had a girl in my group who was 11 tell a boy to go to the vending machine for her because "she likes a big strong man to bring her oreos." These kids are minature adults. I have many stories to tell. One girl in the group made her own fishing pole. She caught the biggest fish and told the boys "Up yours buster" and gave him the finger. I told her don't give him the finger. I asked her if she knew what it mean't but she didn't but said her 24 year old sister does it.

daisy, good looking out! just got off the phone w my husband, he told me that they (car dealer)think that it's the infraed sensors (which is smashed)on the key. anywho, the wheels are locked. key has to be ordered (yes, we should have a spared, never got around to it....our bad)!! if we tow the car (AAA, would charge us astronomical
amount,after 3 miles...it's over 40mis.) thank goodness the is in a secured location and we won't be charged.
so i don't get stressed out i'm letting my husband handle it.

Some days I hate to post because I don't want to come across as a "know it all" but believe me when I say, I have SEEN it all! It's from experience and I share some of my experiences to help others and never mean to come across as a know it all. We all have them and we all can contribute and reach out to others.

ladygg - sensors are expensive but if your lucky, this one isn't. I replaced my crank sensor (which turns the car on!) in December. The part alone was $250. I wish some days I had a spouse to have him call! Not enough time in my day or life for that hassle.

Lisa

daisy, o and to all the rest, it's been great chatting w you all. i have about 20 mins left and i'm out of here. thank goodness for the 3 days weekend. t'rrow verizon, is coming to re-connect the internet (wasn't pls w/comcast).
so everyone pls be safe/hopefully i'll be back on line before the stories come on.
ciao

gloria/ladygg

Don't anyone feel like the lone ranger. I feel at times I come across as a know it all. I blame mine on age and the school of hard knocks.

Lisa, You ARE Cody's mother. YOu will always be his mother. Thank God he has you.

I always say, when referencing my grandson Jonathan, who I raised since he was 3, that God sent him to me for a reason. We needed each other. I took care of him but he took care of me more. He will be 20 the end of this month and if I do say so myself, he turned out great!

Cody sounds like he has turned out good also. He just needed your guidence, love and understanding. Be proud of yourself.