Julie in CA Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 It's now 3:21 p.m. California time on Thursday night, I'm supposed to drive 8 ladies to the homeschool convention that is about three hours away, we're supposed to leave at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. ACKKK!!!!! My ds has taken my car to the dealer to see what they can do in the next 2 hours before they close. :rant: -------------just venting------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Oh boy. That doesn't sound good at all. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 CHOCOLATE! (in large quantities) and... happy 90's music REALLY LOUD!! I'm generally a horribly anxious person. If I ignore this for an hour or so, will it go away? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 It's now 3:21 p.m. California time on Thursday night, I'm supposed to drive 8 ladies to the homeschool convention that is about three hours away, we're supposed to leave at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. ACKKK!!!!! My ds has taken my car to the dealer to see what they can do in the next 2 hours before they close. :rant: -------------just venting------------------------- Can you rent a van tonight? The alternative is that two people drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 I sure wish I could! I just live too far out in the sticks. The closest car rental with vans is about 100 miles from me. The problem is that the convention fell on the same weekend as our annual church rafting trip. Pretty much all of the other available vehicles will be filled with the dh's and kids, headed out to the river for the day. Drat! I'm really just hoping something falls into place with getting my car up and running again. I'm ranting again, but this is why we bought a new car in the first place--so that we wouldn't break down! We only have 24,000 well-maintained miles on it. Drat again!! -But thanks sooo much for the commiseration and ideas. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Could one of the other ladies drive instead? I would start calling the other women but that's just me, I don't like waiting till the last minute to have a plan.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I sure wish I could! I just live too far out in the sticks. The closest car rental with vans is about 100 miles from me. The problem is that the convention fell on the same weekend as our annual church rafting trip. Pretty much all of the other available vehicles will be filled with the dh's and kids, headed out to the river for the day. Drat! I'm really just hoping something falls into place with getting my car up and running again. I'm ranting again, but this is why we bought a new car in the first place--so that we wouldn't break down! We only have 24,000 well-maintained miles on it. Drat again!! -But thanks sooo much for the commiseration and ideas. :001_smile: Train stations and taxis, but that would cost a lot. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Oh, rats, I hope you get it fixed in time! I'll keep my fingers crossed. Are you going to the VHE conference? I'm going to be there - can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Oh, rats, I hope you get it fixed in time! I'll keep my fingers crossed. Are you going to the VHE conference? I'm going to be there - can't wait! The mechanic just called--he's anticipating a large repair, and it will definitely not be ready for tomorrow. :confused: Yes, we were going to the VHE conference. Have you been there before? Of the conventions I've been to, VHE is my favorite. High-caliber speakers, just-right-sized exhibit hall, and only $25 for both days?! It amazes me every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Train stations and taxis, but that would cost a lot. Jet Yep, they'd cost a lot, and the nearest is 30 mins. away. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 There were no rental cars that would hold that many, but my dh wrangled with the dealer (it's a small-town auto dealer) and they finally agreed to loan us a Tahoe that seats 7 (though with no room for the overnight bags except holding them on laps). Then, one gal cancelled out, so now there's one empty space for the overnight bags. I wish now that I had skipped the worry. I wish I had skipped calling every rental agency within 30 miles. I'm still *really* glad it worked out, and REALLY glad to still go to the convention! I'm not going to think about how long my own car will be in the shop--it sounds like a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Phew! Glad it sort of worked out. Have fun--I'm wishing I could go but I have to work both days. :sad: And we only have one (unreliable) vehicle right now anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 There were no rental cars that would hold that many, but my dh wrangled with the dealer (it's a small-town auto dealer) and they finally agreed to loan us a Tahoe that seats 7 (though with no room for the overnight bags except holding them on laps). Then, one gal cancelled out, so now there's one empty space for the overnight bags. I wish now that I had skipped the worry. I wish I had skipped calling every rental agency within 30 miles. I'm still *really* glad it worked out, and REALLY glad to still go to the convention! I'm not going to think about how long my own car will be in the shop--it sounds like a while. Woo hoo, you get to go, that is awesome. JEt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Oh, good, I'm glad you get to go. Yep, I've been going to VHE every year for 5 or 6 years now. Love it! I sympathize about your car. I just got done spending $700 to get my fuel pump fixed. And now my "Service Engine Soon" light is on, so that means another trip to the garage. Grrr..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 There were no rental cars that would hold that many, but my dh wrangled with the dealer (it's a small-town auto dealer) and they finally agreed to loan us a Tahoe that seats 7 (though with no . I'm trying to imagine the pack of you barreling down the hiway....do you guys sing? "I love to go a-wandering Out on the mountain track And as I go, I gaily sing My knapsack on my back" (or am I just showing my age?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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