Frustrating Week Car Problems - Lots of Walking

Went out to my car Wednesday after work.  Everyone else the office had gone home and my car was the only one left in the parking lot, about 9 pm.  Wouldn't start.  Called my roadside service for a jump.  Jump my car , left, car died, they came back, not the battery, it's the alternator. They couldn't do anything else to assist me except over to call for a tow or a cab.  I wanted to go home, not to a repair shop to at 9 pm.    Told him I didn't feel like putting a mortgage on my home for a cab ride (very expensive in our area).   So off I took to the bus transit center about a mile a way.  Was already tired and really breathing hard.  Kept having to stop.  Finally got there and it was about about 10 pm.  The first time I really felt fearful having this disease, didn't know if I would make it to the bus stop before they quit running and didn't know what I would do then.  Didn't have to cross that bridge.  Bus finally showed up about 10:45 pm and I got home about 11:45.  Wow, work in Oregon City and live in Portland, about 20 miles about.  Then I had to figure out the route to get to work and back the next day, what to do with my car and it was also complicated because I had to work in two office and they are 5 miles apart.   Anyway,  lots and lots of walking, more than I would have liked, kept getting off at the wrong place and having to walk quit a distance.  Anyway, I make it, rode the bus to the car shop in Oregon City this afternoon picked up my car (and those nice people washed it).  The bus ride itself I really enjoyed.  Got to see parts of Portland I never get to see because I'm driving, also cuts down on road rage, lol, was relaxing.  Took my book but was far to entertained by what was going on around me to read it. Wasn't able to pick up Mallary, that was sad and next week I have dental appts. on Friday.  I need to retire.  Getting old is a lot of work!!!

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WOW!! I think you did great!
Hugs,
Carol
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Wow, that is incredible. That must have been an awful night. Thank heavens everything did work out well. I was thinking of you, so I decided to come read your journal to see what\'s up with you. I\'m glad I did. Hope everything is ok now. It is 3am on Saturday morning. Hope you got to pick up Mallary and spend the afternoon with her. Big Hugs! JoAnn
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Well, you were definitely calm under pressure. I dread the thought of my car breaking down. It is old. I have no money. I can not walk far without
severe SOB. I am up the creek without a paddle. You
did an amazing job of juggling all of that. And, then there was the bonus of seeing your city from a
different perspective! You are now one of my Superheros!! LOL Very brave person. love ya, Sally
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You made my chest ache with your walk to the bus station ! This is truly a crippling disease process. I always stay home if it is too cold or too hot outside because I know if I have trouble with my car...I\'m in trouble. This type of frustrations really takes away the kick-a-poo doesn\'t it ! Glad you have your wheels back. I know you appreciate that convenience sooo much more. Use the bus for recreation when YOU decide to ride. LOL
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Wow Shirley, you amaze me. If that was my car Id still be sitting next to it crying.
Keep up the great work & I hope your car runs smoothly! Love Patti
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Boy, Shirley, you are a trouper! I\'ve very proud of you for keeping your cool and just getting through all of that. I sure to hope your car is all fixed soon! Good luch next week. Love you much, Sue