R.I.P. Big Red

Farewell to an old friend

Well, it had to happen someday. The old red minvan finally bit the dust. Miguel was on his way to Charlotte--and he almost made it--when the engine just seized and died. Of course it was during a miserable cold rain because these things never happen during good weather. So I had to leave work early to put money in his account. (We don't believe in preventive maintenance, AAA or credit cards...) He had the car towed to a dealer and was told it was beyond hope. He then rented a car and came home. I am glad that I didn't have to drive to Charlotte to get him. I certainly would have done it, but my God, what a pain that would have been!