A couple of days after the Convertible came out of the shop I got word about the truck, which was towed at the same time as the 'vert. The timing chain was the culprit and the damages to the wallet being greater than the value of the truck Jenni and I grudgingly conceded that the battle was finally lost. The last two times the truck had been in the shop, both within 6 months of this 'final straw' had added up to nearly a grand of our scarce and hard earned money. Another $700, plus the inevitable promise of more problems on the 24 year old transport, and third vehicle, made the hard choice the right choice. It was time to give in and give up on the money pit, especially since we each have a way to get around without relying on the other or re-arranging our schedules on a daily basis to ride in together.
Chuck Pace ©2010
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