Better and better...

Today my pickup gave me a not-very-subtle hint that it has begun to brew a new surprise for me. Judging by the sounds I heard when I started it up this evening for the drive home, I'd wager I've got a healthy case of piston slap building up. Based on my knowledge of engines and past experience, I'm guessing that either my rings or my bearings (or both!) are on their way out the door. This is a pricey thing to fix because it involves pretty much dropping the motor out and rebuilding it.

Mother. Fuck.

I have go to scream now. Excuse me.

Better and better...

Today my pickup gave me a not-very-subtle hint that it has begun to brew a new surprise for me. Judging by the sounds I heard when I started it up this evening for the drive home, I'd wager I've got a healthy case of piston slap building up. Based on my knowledge of engines and past experience, I'm guessing that either my rings or my bearings (or both!) are on their way out the door. This is a pricey thing to fix because it involves pretty much dropping the motor out and rebuilding it.

Mother. Fuck.

I have go to scream now. Excuse me.

Something good, something bad

Good: Getting e-mail from a long-lost friend, who (for some reason that is impossible for mere mortals to fathom) still thinks you're a good fella and worth the effort and time to talk to.
Bad: Not responding to them for a month.

Good: Eliminating credit card debt
Bad: Having to become a miser to accomplish the goal of eliminating debt. Okay, this isn't so much "bad" as it is really frigging annoying.

Good: Good music
Bad: Bad music

Good: Boxes from work
Bad: Having to pack them

Good: Art
Bad: Fucksnack artists who can't show an ounce of professionalism or courtesy

Good: Cartoon Network
Bad: The rumor that DBZ is being pulled

Good: Friends who listen
Bad: When they're so far away that you can't take them out to talk over some beers

Something good, something bad

Good: Getting e-mail from a long-lost friend, who (for some reason that is impossible for mere mortals to fathom) still thinks you're a good fella and worth the effort and time to talk to.
Bad: Not responding to them for a month.

Good: Eliminating credit card debt
Bad: Having to become a miser to accomplish the goal of eliminating debt. Okay, this isn't so much "bad" as it is really frigging annoying.

Good: Good music
Bad: Bad music

Good: Boxes from work
Bad: Having to pack them

Good: Art
Bad: Fucksnack artists who can't show an ounce of professionalism or courtesy

Good: Cartoon Network
Bad: The rumor that DBZ is being pulled

Good: Friends who listen
Bad: When they're so far away that you can't take them out to talk over some beers