The Agrinautica

   So for this roadtrip I'm taking my Eurovan, affectionately referred to as either "the brick" or "the Krismobile." Its always had persian rugs in the back to prevent the floor from getting dirty. The backwards facing seats are usually in a removed state to allow transportation of things like centrifuges (you know, normal stuff) for honey extraction and other such equipment, but we put one back in for the roadtrip. Also note it has a fold out table.
   But the real crowning glory of it right now is that among the things Janelle needs to transport to Seattle is a big potted plant. So we placed that right in the middle of the car. This picture doesn't do the hilarity justice:

   Brought the car to the shop this morning to make sure it wasn't about to explode.

   Turns out it was. Will be at the mechanic till around noon.

   Now our local mechanic.. its a special place. If you go in, you should pretty much expect to receive a serious sassing. Or this morning I had a long "is he ignoring me? ... this is awkward" moment but he was just thinking or looking stuff up and suddenly had answers for all my questions. Usually its more of just friendly teasing or a sparring of wits though.

   This "Worst Service Ever" review really cracks me up. I can certainly understand that customers shock and frustration, but once you get used to how things are its endearing. And we trust him, and I'd much rather get sassed than have a shady mechanic trying to pull things on me. (note the rave reviews following the one bad one)

   So yeah my car is there until noon. It wasn't really about to blow up, but they gave me a loaner pickup that I think IS about to blow up. Good thing I only needed to drive down the block and back.


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