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It's Fixed! ...Or Not.
Sat Aug 07 2004

Hubby was watching a show in which a car was being built, and when the car on TV was finished and it was time to turn over the engine it did the same thing the Mazda was doing. As soon as he saw what it was they did to fix the problem on TV, he ran out to the Mazda and did the same thing. Putting the hood down, sitting behind the wheel and turning the key resulted in the Mazda starting, and running.

Excited to discover he fixed it, and wanting to go rent Kill Bill he invited me to join him in a run to Hollywood Video. I suggested running to the store up the road instead and renting it for less money, and that way if for some reason the Mazda did not start for the return trip we were only facing a 2 mile walk rather than a 6 mile walk.

After calling me chicken, but my holding my ground, Hubby relented. We drove up to the store, picked up Kill Bill, Mikes Hard Lemon and some toilet paper. Getting back into the Mazda, you will NEVER guess what happened (be sure that last part was read with extreme sarcasm). The Mazda wouldn’t start.

So, we walked home, got the tow rope, and towed the Mazda out of the store parking lot and down the road 2 blocks to Hubby’s work parking lot. There it will sit until I can arrange to have it towed to our mechanic.

At this point I’m tempted to try and fix the damn thing myself with a sledge hammer.

9 Comments
  • From:
    ImNotLisa (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Aug 08 2004
    I'm quite sure you towed the Mazda to your Hubby's work with another car, but since you didn't expressly say that I'm giving you both full credit for towing it all by your little selves. :o) Now I know who to call if something ever happens to MY Mazda. Well, maybe not. ;o) Hope the rest of your evening went a lot better!
  • From:
    Toxicepiphany (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Aug 08 2004
    My car might need to be fixed with that sledgehammer, too. Here's hoping that it lasts me another two years at least so I can start saving money and working regularly.
  • From:
    Pragmatist (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Aug 08 2004
    A sledge hammer is a useful tool. I heartily recommend it's use.

    Shalom
  • From:
    InStitches (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Aug 08 2004
    I rather like the sledge hammer approach; show that car who is boss. lol Of course, it won't fix the car, but you might feel better. :)

    Apricot butter.....yummm. I love anything apricot. Better plan on making apricot syrup too. It is great on pancakes. I'll bet your boys would love it. I can send you a recipe if you need one.
  • From:
    Ichandra (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Aug 08 2004
    hi alli and kids
    why dont we post a grid and we can all lay bets on how long it will take the kids to use up all the apricot brandy i will start with low time and high speed for my wager let me see 5 minutes
    go to it guys and let the time fall where it may
    gambling is so exciting as exciting as having apricot butter yum
    the kids cyberangel
    i love you with all my cyber heart ichandra
  • From:
    Ichandra (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Aug 08 2004
    oh no i said apricot brandy in the above comment i meant to say apricot butter
    oh no cyberangels shouldnt be thinking of liquor on line
  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Aug 09 2004
    RYC: Hmmmm. Interesting question. Does this mean I can't have Worf? :-(
  • From:
    InStitches (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Aug 09 2004
    This recipe is very simple. I believe it came about when a batch of old fashion apricot jam did not set up; what a happy accident....syrup! With a little tweaking I came up with this no fail recipe.

    Apricot Syrup

    2 quarts apricot puree
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    4 cups sugar
    2 cups light Karo syrup

    Combine all ingredients and heat to a low boil; boil 3 minutes and pour into clean jars. I prefer pints. Adjust caps and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes for pints or half pints.

    Apricot Puree

    Cook pitted apricots over med-low heat until soft adding only enough water to prevent sticking. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. Press thru a food mill or sieve.

    This basic recipe works for many fruits or berries; just substitute your favorite and adjust sugar to taste. I have used this for raspberry, blackberry, and my all time favorite Satsuma plum.

    Hope your family enjoys this as much as we have.
    Happy canning. :)

    Rebecca

  • From:
    Sezrah (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Aug 09 2004
    oh no about the car :(((
    at least hubby has a very wise wife ;)

    sez