10.16.2005

Econo-Girl Has the Blues

Leisure Lad wrecked the car again. The last time was six months ago. This time he is paying for it out of pocket because I can't get this many wrecks on my insurance record.

The good news is that Econo-Girl restrained herself from a spending spree and doesn't have to use a credit card at all. Still, it's a hassle.

And try and find a good garage.

I just started a new job and Friday my car was booted and now it is wrecked. Not a very good impression, I'm afraid.

3 comments:

The Lazy Iguana said...

Bummer. Sounds like someone needs to give up the car keys, and get a 10 speed.

2 cars in 6 months? It is a good idea to not let the insurance company know about it - they would drop you, or raise premiums so high it would make gas at $10 a gallon seem cheap.

Econo-Girl said...

Lewis!

The ignorant Econo-Girl had no idea your identity came from a movie. Apologies. I remember thinking at the time that it is odd for someone to use their real name.

Man vs. Nature. Great struggle. Since Econo-Girl grew up in Appalachia, she still wants to be prepared for electricity going out and needing to poop in the woods. Just so she doesn't get soft.

Econo-Girl said...

You know something really struck me in the news a few months ago. A kid was separated from his Scout troop and everyone was looking for him. He was found, a little thirsty but OK.

What took me aback was what his mother said after he was found:

Of all my children, I would have though he would be the least likely to survive

When the detective came to our house I was calm, I had accepted his death and was ready to hear the news. (huh?)

I just can't believe it.

- So the mother had a real hard time accepting that her son was ALIVE. Isn't that weird? Or is it a function of detaching from the too-painful?