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CherryBom
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$700
#5769054 - 06/19/06 06:05 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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So I went to get my car checked out today for the trip to OHIO...and it turns out that I need about $700 worth of repairs done. That is just a little bit more then what I have in my savings account.
Two front wheel bearings Two front control arms Rear brakes A weld in the exhaust And an alignment to top it all off
So I think I am still going to ohio, but I'm going to be a day late, arriving on thursday instead of wednesday. I won't be able to do some of the extra fun stuff I wanted to do (like see the Rock N Roll hall of fame...go to cedar point) and I won't be paying my phone bill until NEXT month. 
But at least I'll be there.
Anyone who feels like sending me money can go right ahead and send me a pm, I will accept all donations.
I will be referring to the Hyundai from here on out as 'The Cancer Patient'. I'm pretty glad that I did get it checked out, however, before I was cruising down the interstate and my front wheels flew off into oncoming traffic.
When the mechanic showed me how loose the control arms were, I could actually see fear in his eyes. He said I probably should not have actually driven the cancer patient to the shop, very much less the grocery store, or ohio.
Le sigh.
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give me a drive if i hitch hike to ontario? lol
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CherryBom
Yoga Gypsy


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It will cost you.
Fiddy dollas.
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KingOftheThing
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awww bom that blows. you never know how much of that shit actually needs urgent fixing. mechanics definently will just tell you a bunch of shit to make more $$. especially if u tell em u are going on a trip, they will always come up with a laundry list of shit
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CherryBom
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No, he actually showed me the damage. I totally needed new bearings and new control arms. There was no getting around it.
I took it to three different places, too....just in case. They all told me pretty much the same thing, and I took it back to the guy who gave me the cheapest estimate.
Maybe I'll just sell the car and get a scooter.
That would be fun.
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Scooters are fun. Good gas mileage. Seriously.
Just hope it doesn't rain.
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Corporal Kielbasa

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The only thing i would consider fixing would be the bearings and maybe the breaks.
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Deadmaker
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It's brakes dude. Please stop doing drugs until you learn how to spell.
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Corporal Kielbasa

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Quote:
Deadmaker said: Scooters are fun. Good gas mileage. Seriously.
Just hope it doesn't rain.
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CherryBom
Yoga Gypsy


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Are you guys bitchslapping each other in my pity thread? 
I'm thinking about selling hemp to make some repair money, but I don't like monetary gain at gatherings, I'd rather trade for goods and services.
I have lots of hemp. Maybe I can use this to my advantage.
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Corporal Kielbasa

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I been making a bunch of hemp too.
I got belts and a bunch of necklaces I will leave them at home though.
I would make you a bunch of mushroom pendants but my setup isn't setup.
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idiotek


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bom:
Get a Segway.
Interesting that you should make this post around this time. I have to drive to Virginia from southern Florida next week, and back again after that. Took my car to have it serviced and maintenanced, the guy hands me $750 worth of shit. I could almost have flown for that price.
I feel your pain. 
edit- meant to be addressing CherryBom, not the corporal.
Edited by idiotek (06/19/06 06:38 PM)
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Corporal Kielbasa

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Re: $700 [Re: idiotek]
#5769234 - 06/19/06 06:38 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Thats why i rather buy the parts and save 400 dollars.
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idiotek


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It's too bad we don't all know how to replace/repair a CV-joint, huh?
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CherryBom
Yoga Gypsy


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Re: $700 [Re: idiotek]
#5769248 - 06/19/06 06:40 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Yea....things would sure be different if I was a mechanic instead of a waitress.
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Corporal Kielbasa

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Re: $700 [Re: idiotek]
#5769323 - 06/19/06 06:53 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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It is too bad!
It is too bad we all arn't a lot more things.
But who is gonna do something about it?
Do you think i know HOW to repair such n such?
Answer is no, not till i try it.
I do know how to turn a wrench though, i do know how to keep track of every thing i take off and put how to put it back. With that and the car manual you can fix just about anything.
Bom you know i am not knocking you! right? Being a waitress kicks ass! Thats the only reason i like to go out to dinner well that and to eat.
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if I was in canada, I'd give you a ride
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Corporal Kielbasa

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Re: $700 [Re: gdman]
#5769354 - 06/19/06 07:00 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Thanks
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idiotek


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That's pretty much the cornerstone of any sound "do-it-yourself" logic. Personally, I don't have the time to devote to tinkering with my car the moment or else I'd have already started the process. It's easier(key) and more practical for me right now to have someone else do that shit.
If it were only the brakes that need fixing, I could handle that myself. I'll leave the more involved stuff to the real mechanics.
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Corporal Kielbasa

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Re: $700 [Re: idiotek]
#5769361 - 06/19/06 07:01 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Thats how are society is trying to raise us!
I wont stand to be dependent on others.
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HELLA_TIGHT
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Quote:
CherryBom said: I have lots of hemp. Maybe I can use this to my advantage.
Two words: HEMP CAR.
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idiotek


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I know where you're coming from. Unfortunately, sometimes the man's got me by the balls.
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CherryBom
Yoga Gypsy


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Loc: Ontario
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Hell ya. I even said to myself outloud today "I wish I knew a lot more about my car"
I could learn.
And I will.
Being a waitress also kicks ass. I know a lot of cool stuff about beer, and I meet all different kinds of people all the time. I'm also an expert and making people happy and comfortable. The best tippers are the guys who are having fun. :P
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CherryBom
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Quote:
HELLA_TIGHT said:
Two words: HEMP CAR.
OMG. Your wisdom is great, hella.
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im sure together everyone will make sure you have a good time i got space in my tent if ya need it lol
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Re: $700 [Re: Dobie]
#5769985 - 06/19/06 09:46 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Are you up for getting your genitals tattoed?
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AliceDee
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probably could have knocked off 200-300 bucks for the weld in the exhaust, and alignment... could have taped the exhaust and big woop your tired will wear down 1000 miles earlier out of 30000 miles...
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No offense or anything, but a gathering really isn't that important. You should just not go, and get your car running right. Don't not have a phone for a month and eat catfood so you can go to a gathering that is just stupid and impractical. You need to make some friends in real life, then you won't have to worry about shit like that. Hope everything works out for you.
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Corporal Kielbasa

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= paradise
But i do see truths in what you say.
Edited by Corporal Kielbasa (06/19/06 10:18 PM)
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RandalFlagg
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Quote:
paradis said: No offense or anything, but a gathering really isn't that important.
You need to make some friends in real life, then you won't have to worry about shit like that.
While I can understand your message of fiscal restraint and prudence, what you said was still rude. A lot of Bom's real life friends will be at the gathering.
Edited by RandalFlagg (06/19/06 10:20 PM)
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AliceDee
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also if your driving a long distance you wont use the breaks that much, so that could have waited aswell... i like to call the dealership the STEALERship because thats all they do is basically steal your money... half of what your paying is just for labor, basically 90-100% tip they are getting for doing that shit to your car...
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Dobie
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dont worry its coming from a white dude who acts black and has refused to show his face on here in the 3 or 4 years he has been here
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CherryBom
Yoga Gypsy


Registered: 12/26/98
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Loc: Ontario
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Hey now!
It doesn't matter if I go to Ohio or not, I STILL have to get the car fixed. I might as well do it now instead of fucking around and putting it off while I miss out on summer, and the car sits in the driveway being useless to me while I continue to pay for it. 
This entire situation is a huge inconvienience, but I see no reason to let it ruin my plans. I could sit home and cry about it...or I can suck it up, get it fixed and continue to do what I planned to do.
Why do you feel the need to be suck a dick at times?
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goobler
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A signed porfolio of you naked in several poses might be worth $700
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ZippoZ
Knomadic


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Re: $700 [Re: goobler]
#5772439 - 06/20/06 12:59 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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hey bom, about those repairs...
in reality.... you dont need to fix the exhaust, or the rear brakes or the alignment, they can all wait.
wheel bearings and controll arms are pretty important for safety and not having your wheel lock up...
as for the back brakes, they are only responsible for 30% of your braking and im sure that they are still working in some capacity and will be fine even after 1500 more Km.
alignment, can also wait as long as your not pulling off of the road completely, i need one myself and also had a wheel bearing replaced, but still went to roo and back w/o one.
Exhaust, also not important at all. My old mercedes has its exhaust end about 2 feet after the engine itself, its not necissary for operation at all, especially if just needs a small weld.
id be happy to do your brakes at the ne i love doing car work. and rear brakes arent that hard to do imho, drop me a pm if you want 
peace
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Dobie
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Re: $700 [Re: ZippoZ]
#5772756 - 06/20/06 02:50 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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yea seriously dont pay for your exhaust to be welded just ghetto rig it it will be fine
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eligal
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Bicycle!! bicycle!!
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Re: $700 [Re: eligal]
#5772951 - 06/20/06 03:50 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Moped
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goobler
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Re: $700 [Re: goobler]
#5775499 - 06/21/06 05:23 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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goobler said: A signed porfolio of you naked in several poses might be worth $700
BOM?
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Hanky
wiffle bat.

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Re: $700 [Re: goobler]
#5775509 - 06/21/06 05:28 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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That sounds fair.
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goobler
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Re: $700 [Re: Hanky]
#5775524 - 06/21/06 05:37 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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I always try to be, but you know that
/looks through hanky pics
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CherryBom
Yoga Gypsy


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Re: $700 [Re: goobler]
#5775717 - 06/21/06 07:50 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Sorry. Not just anyone gets to see the goods. I'm pretty selective like that. I'll just keep on and hope that things work themselves out in the long run.

Silly boys.
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goobler
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can you blame me?
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Quote:
CherryBom said: Hey now!
It doesn't matter if I go to Ohio or not, I STILL have to get the car fixed. I might as well do it now instead of fucking around and putting it off while I miss out on summer, and the car sits in the driveway being useless to me while I continue to pay for it. 
This entire situation is a huge inconvienience, but I see no reason to let it ruin my plans. I could sit home and cry about it...or I can suck it up, get it fixed and continue to do what I planned to do.
Why do you feel the need to be suck a dick at times?
But you should have a phone at least, and running water,etc, basic things like that you should not sacrifice to go on a trip, let alone a shroomery gathering. I mean, do what the fuck you want to do, I was just trying to help you out. And I was not trying to be a dick, but there's just no need to sugarcoat everything, might as well just get to down the real talk automatically, right? Would you rather me lie,and,butter you up, and beat around the bush? "Oh cherrybom, that sounds like a great plan, fuck your bills, go to a shroomery gathering instead, you are a perfect human being,etc" See what I'm saying. Anyway, yeah. Have fun.
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CherryBom
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I did have fun.
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Well I'm glad to hear that, babydoll. If I were you I'd get an old cellphone that's out of service, the 911 button will still work as long as the battery is charged up, that way if your house catches fire you can call the fire department, since you don't have a working phone cause you went to the gathering.
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goobler
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Re: $700 [Re: blink]
#5798794 - 06/28/06 09:50 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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after seeing some of the gathering pics....Bom is a goddess
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blink
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Re: $700 [Re: goobler]
#5798821 - 06/28/06 09:59 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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She really is a real treat to be around 
I don't think I've ever seen her angry; she's the peacemaker.
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Re: $700 [Re: blink]
#5798825 - 06/28/06 10:01 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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very nice trait to have
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OneMoreRobot3021


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Re: $700 [Re: goobler]
#5798912 - 06/28/06 10:39 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Yeah I don't know if you looked at Yoschie's pics on Flickr but he has one shot of Bom that is just wow. She's just such a great soul, you can see it in her eyes.
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goobler
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those were the pics I was refering to
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downforpot
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Re: $700 [Re: goobler]
#5799010 - 06/28/06 11:20 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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I have to spend 800 dollars just to replace my oil pan and oil pump on my infinity.
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Yoschie99
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Quote:
OneMoreRobot3021 said: Yeah I don't know if you looked at Yoschie's pics on Flickr but he has one shot of Bom that is just wow. She's just such a great soul, you can see it in her eyes.
i was pleasantly surprised to find that on my camera.. i left it on the rocks w/ instructions to use at will, and found a few great photos when i came back...
as to the $700.. i say it was well spent in guaranteeing your arrival at NE06.. if i had seen this before i left, i would have gladly helped w/ the cost of repairs... you should have asked me in the car!

yos-
ps.. paradis, you need to learn the value and meaning of spontaneity and fun. bom's a big girl that does well at taking care of her own... gypsies are survivors.
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I'm glad you made it!
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