It didn't happen

@sallypup (61636)
Centralia, Washington
September 13, 2019 1:00pm CST
I sat in the Midas fix my car shop and waited for the boom!! Here comes the bad news. Joe and his patter; his determination that all was sunshine and light jokes. I sat and leafed through old sweet photos in magazines. Do people really have the money to fix up a house like that and then don't wreck it?? Out came Joe. Any leaks? No. I bought the car in 2004. That is a few years ago. I took the car in cause I could not remember ever having its spark plugs changed. Joe had the mechanic change them; changed the oil. He noted that the windshield wipers were ratty so those were changed. The mechanic looked over the brakes, the belts. Nada. Friday the thirteenth or not, I left Midas with no bad news. I admit that the bill was not the cheapest but I also left with less car noise and reassurance that even the filters were too clean to exchange for new. I hope your Friday is going along just dandy.
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@shaggin (72255)
• United States
14 Sep 19
That is amazing your cars in such good shape for being that old.
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@shaggin (72255)
• United States
14 Sep 19
@sallypup Mine is getting close to 200,000 miles
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@sallypup (61636)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Sep 19
@shaggin Is your car older, too? Its sure easy to stack up the miles.
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@sallypup (61636)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Sep 19
@shaggin Part of it may be that there is only about 145 thousand miles on it. I don't drive and drive though since last year I am doing more day drives to the west side.
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@rebelann (112983)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Sep 19
That's good, sure it's not cheap but you need a safe car especially with winter coming on. I've been lazy as usual.
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@rebelann (112983)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Sep 19
I don't mess with spark plugs @sallypup
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@sallypup (61636)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Sep 19
@rebelann We're two peas in a pod.
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@sallypup (61636)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Sep 19
@rebelann You know what is even more expensive? Me opening the car's hood and then me messing with its spark plugs. I'd end up having to get the car towed to the shop.
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• United States
14 Sep 19
'twas a most fortunate day fer certain. doin' the happy dance with ya.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Sep 19
Just like a pretty good report all round - and now you have peace of mind to go with it.
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
13 Sep 19
Happy Friday the 13th to you! I'm glad it's been a good one so far for you! Great news about the car!
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@sallypup (61636)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Sep 19
Thanks @LindaOhio. Back at ya!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Sep 19
Great news, a god day has happened for you!
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@sallypup (61636)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Sep 19
@CarolDM It is a good day for sure. The rubber on the side windows is starting to come away a bit but the car's engine is going strong so I am not messing with another one and its payment plan.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Sep 19
@sallypup Sounds like a plan.
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@wolfgirl569 (108197)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Sep 19
Great news. Came home with all my money. So pretty good here.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
13 Sep 19
I didn't even notice that it was Friday the 13th. How nice that you had a good day on this day that is supposed to go wonky.
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• Mexico
13 Sep 19
That's so great! im happy for you
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