Kiss My Knits!

My car’s been running badly for a while, with the ‘check engine’ light being on. The motor stutters when I give her the gas and sometimes she doesn’t have enough pick up. Based on that, I figured there was a problem with the fuel injector. I let it go longer than I should have, but when she started making a clunking sound underbody when I turned left, I realized that I needed to take her in. The cacophony of thuds and groans finally reached critical mass. So finally today I had enough time to drop my baby off and a clear morning to walk home after doing so, so it’s in the shop.

The guy just called and said that the check engine light being on probably means emissions, which probably means there’s a problem with the fuel mix ratio, which meshes well with what I’ve been feeling with poor “get up and go” so I’m inclined to believe that. The old girl’s really due for a major tune-up, since it’s been a couple of years, so I authorized him to do that.

The clunking sound is worn struts. Letting that go will mean, as he says, “poor ride conditions” with bottoming out and increased tire wear and such. It’ll cost about $450 to replace them.

I’ve authorized him to go ahead and take care of all this. I mean, it ain’t getting any better on its own, and this sounds like a reasonable and fair assessment of what’s going on. Bright side? I feel fortunate to have a mechanic within walking distance who is honest and competent.

Well, at least we’ve got that tax refund coming!

I’ve got a LJ buddy who’s trying to lose weight, so I thought I’d post up occasional low fat, low calorie, or at least quick-to-cook recipes.

This is a good one to start in the morning and then pop in the oven when you get home.
‘Italian’ Baked Fish

It’s here!

It’s my little Octopursey! Um, so to speak.

http://www.gatewaytheater.com/SciFi.aspx

A 24-hour science fiction movie marathon? Including Forbidden Planet, the 1933 King Kong, AND Serenity?

Oh, man, I wish I could get that weekend free. I’d be up to Ohio in a heartbeat, wearing Spock ears, my Blue Sun T-shirt, and shouting “Klaatu barada nikto!”

Spring caterpillars and unexpected finds behind cut.

Hm, I seem to use “madness” a lot. Best not to think about it too much.

Thanks, , you’ve gotten me hooked on Farm Hustle now. Like I needed more ways to waste time on the internet.

How old and married am I?

Both the hubby and I forgot to tell each other “Happy Anniversary” this morning.

It’s been twelve years, and I’ve never doubted that I made the right choice. Life is good.

Science on the march! What happens when you make a cake substituting Cadbury creme eggs for actual eggs?

Let’s find out!

SQUEE!

The girl making the matching needle case for my octo-purse wrote back with pics. TOO CUTE!

Girlontherocks made this for me! Look at my octo-case! And she used the remnants of the stripey fabric to make a matching pouch, which she offered to me for a very reasonable price. Sold!

I can’t wait to get my grubby little mitts on this. Yay!