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They say things happen in threes...

Posted over 2 years ago
*PLEASE STOP BREAKIN' DOWN!*~Widespread Panic covering Robert Johnson's "Stop Breakin' Down Blues" (featuring Luther Dickinson from North Mississippi Allstars)~My concert budget is getting bombed out and depleted! Last Monday, I had to shell out $200+ for the Kia (spark plugs, diagnostics, and a little extra for that thing they broke off inside of me at the dealership). Then Sunday, I go to charge my cell phone and realize the whole damn charging port has ripped out of the bottom. So I had to order new equipment yesterday. I sprung for the "LG VX8550.":http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/lg-chocolate-vx8550-black/4505-6454_7-32516757.html?ar=o&tag=pdtl-list I figured while I was in for a 2 year contract, I might as well get a phone I would enjoy for that long. The next stop on my road to bankruptcy occurred this morning. I get in the car and there's this awful tinging-buzz & rattling noise coming from my passenger side. I did a little research and asked some people here at the office - the general consensus is that the sound's my brake wear indicator letting me know I'm about to ruin my rotors if I don't replace the brake pads. *Hooo hooo it'll make you lose your mind!*

Comments (11)

  1. Mike the Knife says Just listened to the Stones' treeee-mendous version, but this one does it for me too. Re: Trials and tribs: When stuff gums up the gears, ya just gots ta buck up and rev up, kat.
    Permalink posted 08/07/2007
  2. kat3260 says Thanks Mike :O) That Stones version is also a killer. Tree-mendous hehe - makes me think of 'ole Keith and the coconut tree. I was pretty pissed when my cell phone broke, but when the car started clanging this morning, I just had to laugh.
    Permalink posted 08/07/2007
  3. Dale says Thankfully, I learned how to do my own brakes, because those guys will ream you for every dollar. Fly me out there, I'll bring the tools and the C clamp.
    Permalink posted 08/07/2007
  4. kat3260 says Luckily my dad's a mechanic - so if I can make the 2 hour drive, he can do it. But I would fly you out here - probably come out about the same as taking it somewhere and having it done ;p
    Permalink posted 08/07/2007
  5. Lizziegreeneyes says I am in a similar boat - but the VW peeps charge your first - 10th born to get things fixed a lot that can't be done at some mechanics shops... did the brakes/rotors/timing belt/fuel pump/head light/tail light... now it's looking like I am going to have to rock some spark plugs, some welding on the exhaust pipe, air filter change & interior filter change... They may be cute - but *NEVER BUY OR LEASE A VW !!!!!!!!!!!!!* You will LITERALLY pay !!!
    Permalink posted 08/07/2007
  6. kat3260 says Shew-ey honey - my woes don't seem as bad compared to that! I am in the market for a new car soon, but it seems like all of 'em are money pits. Maybe I should just move to a city and use public transport...
    Permalink posted 08/07/2007
  7. Lizziegreeneyes says Hondas have the best track record for the folks in my office - that's what I am going with next time round
    Permalink posted 08/07/2007
  8. Viva La Britt says Crazy stuff, Kat. I think/hope the universe will make this up to you soon with concert opportunities galore :)
    Permalink posted 08/07/2007
  9. missjunk says Man, I hate weeks like that....
    Permalink posted 08/07/2007
  10. HelenMarie says Hey Kat! Sorry to hear about your car troubles. You know...I had multiple issues in just about the same time frame last year, my troubles cost me apprx $3,000. Wish I could've blown it away in concerts and traveling, but my car was paid off and in my best interest to fork it over : ( *Great* song to go with your post though! Hope things are on the up for you from here out!
    Permalink posted 08/08/2007
  11. Girlcrawl says Great video, and 'keep passing the open windows' - the road will smooth out again soon. Cheers!
    Permalink posted 08/08/2007

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