School opening was delayed until 10:00 AM. On a normal day it takes me about 17 minutes to get to school. Went to my car at 9:00 and started it. It sounded funny, but I thought "it's just cold(9 degrees, actually). Funny sound continued. Got out to scrape ice, left car running. Sound changed, sounded more normal for a bit and then the dash lights flickered and it went off and won't come back on.
Oh. And there's a smell. Nearly an hour later I can still smell the smell on my hands-- I'm praying I haven't burned up another engine.
I KNEW I shouldn't try to make it in for that 50 minutes of lecture - school opening was delayed to 10 AM. My street looks like solid ice.
But the professor is a tyrant and talks smack to the class and to other classes about anyone who doesn't risk life and limb to get there for whatever paltry time is allowed.
I am worried sick. :(
7 comments:
Oh dear! Hope everything is alright.
Nasty news indeed! I hope it's not as serious as that . . . but whatever it is, you'll cope. After all, no-one's shooting at you. That already makes it a good day!
You do check your oil, don't you?
Jennifer - it will work out- I was feeling overly bleak when I posted this.
Peter- how right you are: I'm above-ground my dear ones and puppy dogs are in fine fettle, and I am blessed. Plus no one is shooting at me!
Dr jim - I check my oil, and my dear Papa changed it last week.
Hang in there lady... You'll pass ALL the tests you get handed!
Sounds like the alternator belt might be gone. Or the alternator itself seized. Neither one is cheap, but either is cheaper than a new engine.
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