Day of mourning...

So the day finally has come, the Hyundai died. That's right. On our way back home last weekend (see post below this) the Hyundai just stopped in the middle of the interstate about 40 miles from home. I guess we are lucky it was "close" to home, considering how far we traveled, but we sure didn't feel lucky sitting on the side of the Interstate for two hours while waiting for the tow truck. Mike was slightly irritated because he wanted to take the Jeep, but I told him we would save so much money on gas.....yeah, our gas savings and much more was made payable to Highway Towing in Yakima.

We took it to the mechanic, Chad, and he didn't have good news. After he gave me a Mechanics 101 class we both agreed...she was gone. The timing belt broke and chances are pretty good it broke a lot of valves and other things along with it. Chad explained it much better. He told me the timing belt should be changed every 60 to 90,000 miles (make a note for yourself). I asked him who I should call and yell at for not telling me to change it...he said it is in the owner's manual. Umm...yeah, WHO READS THE OWNER'S MANUAL!

The Hyundai has been a great car for the last 6 years. Those of you that know me well have grown to love the Hyundai just as I have. It has pretty much been around much of the United States, with memorable stops in Texas, Kansas to see the World's Largest Praire Dog and another stop in Arkansas to go camping...if you have ever been to Arkansas you know why this would be memorable...just to name few.

Anyhoo....we aren't sure what we are going to do yet. Mike and I are "carpooling", which Mike hates and I am not sure how long it will last...lol. Good thing it is getting to be really nice weather and I can just walk to work.

We will keep you posted. Please enjoy the picture of me saying goodbye to the Hyundai. Donations can be made to the "Mindy's new car" foundation. Please just let me know if you need our address.