Today when I went to start my van all I got was a 'click'.
I hate that sound.
The dashboard lit up and the radio came on so I knew I hadn't left the lights on but my van wasn't starting.
So I got towed to the dealership and a few hours later with a new Visa bill and battery and other stuff replaced I had transportation again.
I hate car repairs. I want to spend my money on more fun things.
But I am very dependent on my van. I like to go places. Often there are places I have to be and I don't like not having my own transportation.
Yes, I am spoiled.
I did do my fifteen minutes of exercise though as the kids and I walked from the repair place to a restaurant for lunch, while we waited for the van to be repaired, and that was a nice fifteen minute walk.
I also got off lightly as it wasn't a major repair so I got my van back quickly.
It's all good. I just hate that clicking sound. I like a good purr.
I guess that makes me a cat person. My cat will be happy to know this.
Interesting.
Strange, but interesting.
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Posted by: Alex | June 22, 2009 at 10:32 PM
If I did 15 minutes of exercise per day, I'd probably be a lot healthier. Let me convince myself to do this...
Posted by: Vera | June 23, 2009 at 01:49 AM
oh I hate the click too...but luckily my hubby is pretty handy under the hood of a car. He can do pretty much anything.
Posted by: Sandi | June 23, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Money should be spent on useful things like shoes – not car repairs. And I tagged you, sorry!
Posted by: Fannie | June 23, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Yep, I *HATE* spending $$ on my car and I *HATE* being without it for even an hour! (Guess that's why the check engine light has been on for 3 months!)
Glad to hear it was a quick fix. :-)
Posted by: Stephanie | June 23, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Bummer! I had a van that had some issue with a relay... I'd try and start and get a ticking noise... Every.Single.Time is was checked out... nothing could be found wrong... very frustrating. Had to leave key engaged until the ticking stopped...that is if I wanted it to start. I like going places to. That, and I have to.
(Pssst.... I worked out today... 30 minutes even! Tweeted it too. :) )
Posted by: Cindy | June 23, 2009 at 02:41 PM
I worked out yesterday...does that count?
Posted by: frogmama | June 23, 2009 at 08:17 PM
The click is THE WORST. It's such an interruption to the day. Glad yours was a quick-ish fix.
15? Every day, baby. Wii Fit has me pretty well trained to make sure I get 30 mins per day, actually. I don't like when Wiifie yells at me.
Posted by: Burgh Baby | June 24, 2009 at 12:51 PM