HalleFSCKINGlujah!!!

For the second time in a row, this red state has elected a democratic governor.
We didn't sweep, but this time I was part of it. Stranded at work, I sent out a call to my ministry listserv (no, not the band, ya dinks) and Father Will out at St. Johns came to my rescue.
Next person [...]

Dear Die-ary

$1,400.
(But that fixes everything. Including the fussy check engine light. and a tune-up, air filter, fuelinjector cleaner, wash, vacuum, love love love love.)
And the FLEEPING WATER PUMP.
But it wasn't the head.
Update: I may be able to get some of this stuff covered under the extended warranty. I have to give them the documentation. Good thing [...]

bleargh on cars.

So given the problems I've had with the car in the past year, I've
given them the go-ahead to completely service the car. It's 2,000
miles away from needing the 80K service, and that includes diagnosing
the emissions light, the recent epc, and the coolant problem (it was
coolant). They'll also do a bunch of other things to get [...]

I'm back!

So I've been in Madison WI since last
Thursday and have lots to catch up on.
But today is election day, so I wanted to offer a prayer for our
Commonwealth today.

Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and
privileges: Guide the people of the the Commonwealth of Virginia in
the election of our governor, [...]