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Softpaw · Postby **Softpaw** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 11:40 pm

Last Tuesday I was driving home at the tail end of a heavy snowstorm. I was in my <a href='http://www.cardomain.com/id/djfreebird' target='_blank'>Acura Integra</a>, and as I was going around a curve at no more than 10mph I lost traction in the rear wheels and slid diagonally into a curb, all 3000 pounds of sports car hitting on one wheel. So, I wrestled the steering wheel all the way home and made an appointment for it with the mechanic my family has been dealing with for about 20 years. I took it to the shop that Thursday, and they said it needed an alignment and would be ready the next day. One hundred dollar job. Friday I get a call that they put it on the lift for the alignment and saw it needed a tie rod, which they didn't have in stock, and they would have it ready by Tuesday, adding an extra $200 to my bill. So, I called them Tuesday (yesterday) to see if it was ready, and they said it needed a new camber kit, and it would be ready Wednesday. So I said fine and added another $50 to the bill. I call them today to see if it's ready, and they said it has a bent frame, and they can't fix it there. So I have to take it to a body shop (I'm not familiar with any body shops around here) for what will likely be a repair job of around $800 according to the mechanic. Yippee skippy. The thing that really ticked me off, though, I went to pick it up today and some jerk stole my stereo!!! Over five hundred dollars worth of equipment gone!!! I felt like breaking stuff, but I didn't. I talked to the owner of the shop, and he said he'd talk to the guy who was working on it Monday (since he's off for the rest of the week) about settling this. Apparently they've had a string of stereo thefts at that shop recently. How nice of them to TELL ME about that BEFORE I left my $12,000 car with the $1500 stereo just casually sitting on the lot!!! Anyway, I just needed a place to rant, so blah. The timing of all this sucks because I'm going to Baltimore for a big party on Saturday, and I won't have my satellite radio or even a CD player to keep me company. I get to take the crappy Honda Accord that I've been trying to sell forever, which has a semi-functional AM/FM radio and a casette player. Yippee skippy.

Tavis · Postby **Tavis** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 12:00 am

Ouch, that's really bad, FelixLockhart.. Puts all my pathetic problems into focus.

Zylo · Postby **Zylo** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:36 am

Let's see...I'm really sick, but I have to go to school tomorrow anyway, It's cold and rainy, and I found out I didn't make All-State Band for the first time since 7th grade. It's been one of those days. Hopefully tomorrow I'll feel better ::prays::

Zaaphod · Postby **Zaaphod** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:40 am

<img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... ns/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /> Jeez, that really sucks for both of you guys. It's times like this that require the playing of loud, angry music. That always helps my mood when I'm having a crappy day.

Henohenomoheji · Postby **Henohenomoheji** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:48 am

this is just my opinion, but... Felix, you should NOT have to take that from them. I don't know much about cars, but it sounds like they're using technobabble to cheat you or something... not that i know, i can't even drive yet <img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... unsure.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='unsure.gif' />. Don't you have some sort of insurance or something? and I would check around that body shop just in case they're the ones who stole the radio... of course, i could be completely wrong. I was gonna rant about something, but now i've forgotton what... i'll remember though, I WILL BE BACK!!!

Burning Sheep Productions · Postby **Burning Sheep Productions** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 3:09 am

Not a nice Chrissie present eh? I did a rant recently, contains a bunch of swearing though.

Tavis · Postby **Tavis** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 3:59 am

Okay, okay.. here's mine.. I had just started my Christmas break last week Thursday (11 Dec), when my digital camera fatally breaks down on the way home. That weekend I get a cold, despite getting a flu shot last month. I finally sent in my PDA for repairs, so that might be a good thing, but after shelling out 80 bucks to have the screen replaced and returned and needing to saveup for tuition next semester, I'm running too short to be buying a new camera. Aargh..

The J.A.M. · Postby **The J.A.M.** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 4:32 am

[...unWARP!!!] Good evening. Me? I've just been feeling depressed since Dec. 1.... Until next time, remember: I AM THE J.A.M. Good evening. [WARP!!!]

Msj · Postby **Msj** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 5:46 am

Oh cool a rant topic. I'll gladly tell mine since I'm still suffering the reprucussions of tonight's events <img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... ns/dry.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='dry.gif' /> *copies and pastes from her Livejournal* It's amazing when you have something to fall back on that makes you feel optimistic and cheerful despite the many trials and tribulations that try to bring you down <img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... /smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /> This trip was what kept that hope. Alas, my dad (who is angry) now says that I cannot go. He wants to do something with me since he has "freetime." If he has never had time to spend any kind of holiday with me for how many years, then why start now. I do NOT want to be near him. I've listened to his side via his and my mom's conversation and I heard my uncle's side and it's just...really..*sighs* This was something I was really looking forward to and of course just like my luck, as always, my hopes are once again terminated. How ironic that my mom just got a suitcase for me tonight. Doesn't look like I will get to use it now will I? He is leaving for Iraq next month. I had at least wanted to see him before he leaves and now I probably won't get to because my dad doesn't trust me going around him due to his "roughneck" behavior. How often do I even get to hear or even see him? Every 5 years maybe? Either way it's lengthy periods of time. My uncle said he'd try to talk to him, but if I don't get to see him and my uncle leaves for Iraq and he doesn't live to come back to me I will never forgive my father. First, I get hurt for trusting too much, now I get disappointed for actually hoping and wishing for too much. Hmmm I wonder what karma has for me tomorrow night <img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... /happy.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='happy.gif' /> Why do I bother get optimistic and hopeful when people just bring my hopes down all the time anyway? Is this some sort of test? If so it's really doing a damn good job. All I feel is a lot of remorse, resentment, and great discontent. Is wanting a little happiness or joy in my life for once if not even a tad too much to ask nowadays? *sighs* Whatever..

Softpaw · Postby **Softpaw** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 7:13 pm

Wow, this thread is depressing. Sucks to hear about all of your problems. Life sucks, eh? UPDATE: Today (Thursday) I took the car to Sunrise Motors, the bodyshop we've been working with for years, and they said the repair job would only be $400, but they can't get to it until January 12. The car is drivable, but it pulls really hard to the left.

IHateUsernames · Postby **IHateUsernames** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 8:19 pm

This really put my small problems in perspective.

Burning Sheep Productions · Postby **Burning Sheep Productions** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 1:02 am

I don't really have any problems, not that I'm happy all the time, more inbetween and confused. Playing with fire is quite relaxing you know. <a href='http://www.technomidi.com/mach/download ... 75fa136c60' target='_blank'>Sigh...</a>

hdofu · Postby **hdofu** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:22 am

Well I hope you liked your gift felix, sorry I'm not a better artist, anyway I'd pref3er not to talk about my problems.

Doctor Fred · Postby **Doctor Fred** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:31 am

Nah. I'm in too good a mood to complain <img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... /smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /> Not that I'm skipady-do-da chipper but I'm happy enough to a point where I don't feel like complaining.

Zylo · Postby **Zylo** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 4:15 am

Well, if nothing else, Felix, at least you weren't hurt in the car incident. And the holidays are coming up. I've never been too good at this "silver lining" stuff...

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