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Author:  Monty Cadenhead [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:16 am ]
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So, there I was, thundering up I-95 from Florida, headed to ASIA on a mission to increase my meagre store of wisdom and smartness, and (not least) to enrich the wood and tool vendors, when...

The lights flicker...

The smell of burning insulation pervades the cabin of my steed, growing stronger...

I get off the interstate in Florence SC, and pull a battery cable to keep the whole thing from going up in flames while I wait for the truck.

That was yesterday. Today, $821 (so far), but they say I'll be thundering again Tuesday, somewhat lighter in the pockets.

Monty
Author:  Don Williams [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:19 am ]
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Bummer....Don Williams38516.5974652778
Author:  Bill Moll [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:30 am ]
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And I'll bet you drove to save the cost of an airline ticket, huh?
Author:  Skip Beach [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:39 am ]
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Very Bad News!! Monty, I grew up in Florence SC for the first 18 years of my life. It's a horrible place to live & I'll bet it's a worse place to be stuck with car repairs. Is it humid enough for you? The place is actually surrounded by swamps & the humidity & summer heat combine to make it terribly unpleasant for humans and not very good for wood or tools either. Good Luck!!

Skip
Author:  Monty Cadenhead [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:14 am ]
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[QUOTE=Don Williams] Bummer....[/QUOTE]
All a part of life's rich pageant.

[QUOTE=Bill Moll] And I'll bet you drove to save the cost of an airline ticket, huh?[/QUOTE]

It was supposed to be fun

[QUOTE=Skip Beach] ...I'll bet it's a worse place to be stuck with car repairs.

Skip[/QUOTE]

Nice people, the ones I've met. There is a certain density to the air, though.

Monty
Author:  John Kinnaird [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 1:41 pm ]
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Hey Monty
   Good to hear from you again.
   At least there is internet availibility where ever you are stuck, and you can vent with kindred spirits

JohnJohn Kinnaird38516.9462731481
Author:  Colonial Tonwds [ Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:11 am ]
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Monty,
That's a bummer no doubt about it but your safety is what's important. It must be something about Florence South Carolina because I had a break down there too. Seemed a radiator hose decided to spring a leak and when your 19 and don't have 2 nickels to rub together it makes things interesting. So with a little electrical and duct tape I managed to get to Orlando Florida where I replaced the hose.

Steve
Author:  Monty Cadenhead [ Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:33 am ]
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[QUOTE=Colonial Tonwds]...and don't have 2 nickels to rub together it makes things interesting.

Steve[/QUOTE]

The credit cards make ALL the difference.

Internet access helps too.

See you soon.

Monty
Author:  LanceK [ Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:35 am ]
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My late Grandfather always use to tell me the story of using a toothpick to stop a radiator leek, Steve, your story took me back
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