Oh, for the love of fried spaghetti.

[rootofnewt]

So . . . we thought we'd have a nice little hike today. We were driving on 20, just leaving town . . . when my steering went. Of course, the Buick had to pick today to throw a serpentine belt. I managed to pull hard and got it to the BP on Monticello/Linden, called our roadside assistance. Since we were planning on an easy hike, we just had the diaper bag, a backpack (with camera), and the Ergo. After we got a time estimate, I strapped a squirmy urchin on my back and set off for downtown. It was an easier walk than I thought, I took the trolley to the Corner and sat down for a much deserved latté.

explodingcat waited for the tow truck driver. I do hope he shares that experience. It was pretty darn noteworthy.

Aside: the buick had a coolant flush earlier this week because boy bought the Jiffy Lube recommendations hook, line, and sinker. That's okay, it needed one. However, when I looked under the hood today, I saw coolant splashed here and there and the reservoir was *quite* low. *sigh*

Anyhow. Tom eventually met me--the driver and his lady friend gave him a ride to the Corner. He had lunch and tea and we eventually walked home--an easy mile or so from that part of town.

Twenty minutes ago, I was working on getting ready to back-up two years' worth of photos (i've always been distracted in the past. I have at least eleven months backed up, but not the rest) when my computer DIED. Just went black. No go. I tried fiddling with the power cable. Nope. I exchanged Tom's iBook battery for my dead one. Nope.

So.

Let's recap.

Monday--my dog is under the weather.
Tuesday--my dog is diagnosed with kidney failure.
Wednesday--my dog is still dying, my toddler presents with an egg allergy
Thursday--I realize we're going to have to put Jericho to sleep
Friday--the Crown Vic breaks down by *not* breaking down. It just won't turn off. Did you know a starter switch that breaks way down inside the column costs over $300 to repair?
--I held my dog as the vet adminstered a lethal injection
Saturday--not too bad, all things considered, just weepy. I got glutened, but intestinal upset is really minor in the greater scheme of things.
Sunday--my OTHER car dies. my laptop dies.

Comments

*hugs

[allicat40.livejournal.com]

Just want to let you know you've been in my thoughts this week.. *hugs*

[lightning-rose.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking about you a lot this past week.

[twopiearr.livejournal.com]

*whistles Monty Python's "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life"*

[elnigma.livejournal.com]

*hugs* wow

[seeliespright.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Everything seems to be fucked. I hope it gets better...

[anmorata.livejournal.com]

Sunday must have realized that Saturday took the day off and gave you a double whammy. :( I'm sorry this week has been such crap for you, Jos. *hugs*

[klwalton.livejournal.com]

Jesus jumping on a pogo stick. *sigh*
*gluten-free and scent-free and other-allergen-free *hugs**

[phinnia.livejournal.com]

oh dear lord i'm so, so sorry. *big giant hugs*

[gremlin44.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. I'd want to hide in my closet at that point.

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

I need to go kick the universe's ass, I asked it to lay off already.

*hugs for all*

[hnybny.livejournal.com]

This past week is effin' fired!!!!

[snack.livejournal.com]

*love you*

[wolfden.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[absinthea.livejournal.com]

Oh honey...I'm so sorry. Big hugs to you.

[circumspectly.livejournal.com]

(((((((massive hugs)))))))

Girl, if a shoebox shows up in the mail, don't open it...it could be full of baby rattlesnakes.

[compostwormbin.livejournal.com]

What a terrible week. I'm so sorry.

*hugs*

[ex-serenejo.livejournal.com]

Wow! You could sure use a break. I hope you get it soon.

[new-shoes.livejournal.com]

I didn't see your week until this recap. You've really gotten crapped upon, haven't you? You poor thing. I hope next week's much better!

[geeki.livejournal.com]

Oh god hun. I'm so sorry.

*hug*

[schmoomom.livejournal.com]

That is...well....that is a shit week.

Hugs.

[tired-sam-2.livejournal.com]

your in my thoughts at this difficult time (hugss))

[oceanic.livejournal.com]

jesus, I'm sorry. What a hellacious week for you all. I would be done too.

[short-line2.livejournal.com]

*big hugs of comfort*

Buzzard Luck!

[bandhiaduit.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, there's too much "sorry' to be--all I can offer is *hugs*

[lcohen]

i am so sorry that you are going through all this.

*hugs*

[inahappycrowd.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for the rough week. You've been in my thoughts.

[crankles.livejournal.com]

Holy crap. I'm so sorry, and especially sorry about Jericho. You've got to be first in line for a fucking awesome make-up week a few months down the road.