Neanderpundit

I got 1/3 of the way to work today, and the truck started overheating. The thermostat turned out to be bad, but I’m also suspicious of the water pump, etc.

In the process of dismantling the damned thing, I have broken off a stud in the block. Now I have to dismantle even FURTHER than I had to before, just to get to the broken stud, chase it out, and put the engine back together.

So I’ll drive the Honda for several days and fight with the bastard, hopefully finishing it before the weekend.

Sometimes I HATE cars so damned much. Anyway, I’ll be greasy for some time to come. Light posting etc. etc.

Update: The broken studs are out. The gasket surfaces have been scraped. The bolts are on order. I should have the whole thing together in a couple of days, but I have a job I need to get to. So I’ll drive the Civic (Honda! The Car that you Wear!) until I can do this right and get it done.

One week after the news, I am re-employed by a different division of the same company. Same money, same same, same.

Working for a guy I’ve known forever, has been with the company almost as long as me.I’ll be doing some things that are familiar, and some things that are utterly new, so I get to climb up that learning curve again, something I enjoy a great deal.

Remember, something you learn is a benefit your employer provides that they can never ask for you to return. I’m amazed by the people who get upset at having to learn new things.

You found out that your $50k machine is not proof against the laws of physics. Mind getting it out of my way? Spinning all four tires at once still gets you nowhere. Fucktard.

Shit, we couldn’t have had this snow during DEER SEASON?

Assfnords.