@elect02: "Wow - that was the weekend from heaven and hell.
Friday, Shay and I headed back home for Cassie's graduation.  We just
shlubbed about all day, and then got ready and headed for the school.  Yes,
we have pictures - on the digital camera - which we katiesimmons@example.net.  Ehhh,
I'll post them next weekend.  Graduation was beautiful, and I cried through
parts of it (so did most everyone else when Amy, the valedictorian, was
speaking.  She was so emotional it just sort of spilled over).  Cassie got a
certificate from our state rep, and a $500 scholarship, which we weren't
expecting at all, but sure will come in handy in August.  That should cover
all of her books.  Yipppee!
Saturday, we went with D to see Shrek 2, which was hilarious.  We're still
quoting lines at one another, but I want to see it again, because there is
so much going on that I know I missed some of it.  Then I gave the kids my
credit card and my car and said 'Bye.  Have fun and fill her up on the way
home.', so they took off for Barnes & Noble, etc.  D and I headed for
WalMart, to do some shopping.  His cell phone rings and it's Cassie.  She's
in a panic, because the rear view mirror fell off the windshield and they
thought I would be mad.  Not a biggy, but we picked up the adhesive kit
since we were already there.  Head back to his place, and start watching TV
when the phone rings again. This time it is Shay - they were on the road,
waiting for a light and LOLlie died.  Wouldn't start again and could we come
rescue them?  Jump in the van and off we go.  Push the car out of the road
and into the gas station across the street, try to get her started and
nothing.  She will turn over but not catch.  So, lock her up, load everyone
into the van, head to the house.  Unload the kids and we head into Sams Club
(a warehouse store, associated with WalMart).  I had bought a Sam's Club
membership through work, but never picked up my card.  Luckily, I bought the
$100 membership, which has free towing.  Get my card, call the tow-truck and
have it taken to the mechanic (which of course is closed for the weekend,
and probably tomorrow too, dang it.).  I'm hoping it's something simple like
the timing - I had a car that lost its timing and it acted like that.  Of
course, this is a really sucky time for the car to break down, but ranting
and raving about it wouldn't help.  So, we are using Zoe (Shay's car) for
now - D recharged the AC, so at least we aren't roasting...
All in all, it was an interesting few days.  Cassie came back with us, and
hopefully we'll be heading back to the house Thursday late, or Friday
morning.  I just want my car to be fixed (and it be something I can afford),
and to get back to work.  Oh yeah, and a doctor would be nice, because I'm
hurting again for some reason, but I'm ignoring it since I have so much else
going on right now. <G>
Nice to see y'all again - now I'm going to go take a nap.  :-)
Missy
"Oh God of second chances and new beginnings, here I am...  again.""
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Congrats on the graduation!  Going to the movies is great fun, isn't it.  So
sorry about all the car stuff.
And get yourself a doctor just the minute you get back home!
It's nice to see you again, girl.  :-)
Susie"
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