Category Archives: Cars

Missing Tile Syndrome cured!

Although I am getting better, I frequently suffer from missing tile syndrome. I first read about this psychological defect in “Happiness is a Serious Problem” by Dennis Prager. Imagine looking at a beautifully tiled ceiling. Now picture realizing that one tile … Continue reading

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I finally took delivery

I called the North Hollywood company to get the tracking number for my Toyota engine. It will be delivered to my work address next Monday. My mechanic is going to charge me $800 to replace the engine. However, he will charge … Continue reading

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Diving into a new fishing hole

I have needed an engine for a car that I owned only two times in my life. Both times, I bought a book and learned how to rebuild them. Tonight, I picked up the phone and bought a JDM engine … Continue reading

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RotFLOL…well, more like DOMKNFOLSHIH!

I finally made it over to my mechanic’s to get the master cylinder fixed. I asked him to change the oil and oil filter while he was at it. Everything went pretty much like he predicted. He then asked for … Continue reading

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Off the hook!

I knew what I was doing all along… When I started driving the Nissan last Monday, I noticed that it needed brake fluid.  I stopped by my mechanic the next day and he determined that the master cylinder was leaking. He called and … Continue reading

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Boo Hoo!

The Toyota’s engine is toast… I can’t say that I am surprised. I thought there might be real trouble when I first heard the knock. The thing that is really trying to eat away at me is the cause… I … Continue reading

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How quickly things change

Life never ceases to amaze me. Change happens so quickly, so unexpectedly. This morning, I drove Cakes to her SAT test. She can drive herself but I just wanted to get a little time with her. I chose to take the … Continue reading

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Do you believe in angels?

As you probably know, it has been snowing quite a bit here in Kansas City. When I went out to the car this morning, I learned that another several inches fell last night. Needless to say, driving in this weather … Continue reading

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Peek-a-boo!

I wonder if I am a little developmentally disabled. I say that because I am so easily impressed. I am so easily surprised… by things that I really shouldn’t be surprised about or all that impressed with. I wish I … Continue reading

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From man to wimp in 10 minutes

We went from VERY cold to WOW cold today! When I woke up at 5:00 A.M., the temperature was 6º! When I went out to warm up my car for the morning drive to work at 6:00, it was 2º! … Continue reading

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