Comments on: I Am Car-Illiterate

By: the beauty of a child proof lock

the beauty of a child proof lock — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:51:56 +0000

That’s when you go East Coast on your car guy and go, “Eddie, bullet points.” and when he tries to keep going, “eht-dit-dit-dit,” and keep the “dits” going til he shuts up and then go. “Bullet points.”

It’s what my old boss used to do.

By: JD

JD — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:56:35 +0000

Partner of a Pilot: Heh! I wish Dave could do everything car-related himself, but since I work from home, I usually get stuck with the brunt of the phone calls and shop encounters. And I WISH this guy WOULD patronize me more — maybe he’d realize I neither understand nor care and shut up!

By: Partner of a Pilot

Partner of a Pilot — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:03:54 +0000

Ahahaha! I hate the way mechanics patronise you if you’re a woman. I just let Bf deal with mechanics… Why have a dog and bark yourself!?

By: JD

JD — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:23:27 +0000

Han-chan: You make a good point. There are actually people (women) out there who DO know about cars, and THEY don’t want to hear about it either!

Lola: I’ve been waiting and waiting for a continuation—and, hopefully a resolution. That’s sweet that he’s a good influence on your son. Yes, you’re going to have some tongue-biting to do, but it sounds like it’ll be worth it. IF THIS EVER ENDS!

Corrina: Oh, dang. THAT’S what I should’ve titled this post: “I Am Car-Retarded . . . ” From now on, I’ll have to consult you before titling my posts.

By: Corrina

Corrina — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:25:53 +0000

It's a miracle my car even works right now. I'm so car-retarded. When I go in for tune-ups I just know I have "sucker" written on me somewhere. lol Corrina's last blog post..And The Exâ€™s Keep Cominâ€™

By: Lola

Lola — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:52 +0000

I was hoping this would be my LAST update with my furnace saga, but we’ll see. I had to pick up my FF at 3:30pm today. His mission was to check the A/C and the Air Cleaner. I told him the Air Cleaner was a priority because I am highly allergic to dust. (No joke. The only thing I’m more allergic to is fresh cut grass…the lawn variety.)

He ended up cleaning up the Air Cleaner and getting it to work. (Thank goodness!) The A/C compressor however is toast. Last year we had a power outtage/surge that zapped the Central Air. I asked how much for a compressor off season, but told him it’s just not in the budget now. He is insistant on getting a unit in the off season for me even though I told him I just don’t have the money.

God love him, but I think he’s going to drive me bat crazy!

Thankfully he was done by 6:30pm, but not until he invited my kids over next weekend for a playdate with his kids. I have to bite my tongue and say nice things because he is the only positive male influence in my son’s life right now and he seems to be the only male figure that my son respects and listens too.

Oh the things we do for our children!

Thanks for letting me vent.

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By: Han-chan

Han-chan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:30:31 +0000

Hilarious!!!! My mom would do the exact same thing xDD Joe (the guy around OUR corner) always tries to explain something to her, and she just looks at him like “Seriously? Seriously.”

But unfortunately makes them treat everyone who DOES know cars just the same. (Just cuz I’m a 20 year old girl doesn’t mean I don’t know cars!!! xP!)

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By: JD

JD — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:03:20 +0000

Lola: HA! That is great. What a perfect card. I hate it when they tell you "how simple it is," because it usually isn't. Or, even if it is, WHO CARES! I don't want to do it! MakmalCyber: Thank you! haleyhughes: Aw. That's too bad. Yeah, if Eric were hunky, it would make it much more bearable. He's actually not terrible looking, but I can't get past that bleached blond hair. Lux: I always pictured brake pads as "foamish" too! What ARE they made of? And why do they call them pads if they're not soft and squishy? Stupid car guys.

By: Lux

Lux — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:05:56 +0000

O wow, my mom needs to take our car in to get stuff done, but she keeps putting it off. When she went to get the brakes checked (they were making a noise), the guy actually brought the brake pads to show her they didn’t need to be replaced. She was SHOCKED to realize that brake pads aren’t made from foam! Pads … you know … they sound “foamish.”

Too funny!!!

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By: haleyhughes

haleyhughes — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:34:52 +0000

Those timing belt lectures are some much better when the mechanic is hunky and safe to flirt with, because he’s a friend. I’d introduce you to Paul, but he’s on the wrong side of the city for you.

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