Stuck in Maine [message #138768] |
Fri, 12 August 2011 20:28 |
stick miller
Messages: 1036 Registered: March 2010 Location: Americus, Georgia
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Compounding my recent unemployment and reversal of fortune, today I discovered a rather aggressive oil leak in my 2004 VW Jetta TDI. Not willing to risk a temporary fix, we are being towed to the dealer in Bangor, ME for a new oil pan and whatever else they find damaged.
My only thought was: If I was only back in Americus, Georgia, with Ken's ramps and our mutual great welder/brazer, I wouldn't be out the $1000 deductible I'll have to pay.
Without tools and a pit and a welder, life can change in a big hurry. Only 1600 miles from home.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold '84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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