234567

Just north of Knoxville, headed south on I-81 I looked at my odometer and it read, 234567. I found that interesting, about 10 miles later my "service engine" light came on.So I decided that I had better get to a Ford dealer and have it checked before I started the 215 mile trip home. So I pulled into Ted Russell Ford on Parkside drive. I thought I lucked out because there were no other cars in the service bay. They checked it out and I had a bad vacuum hose, I may have made it home with out the repair, or I could have broken down half way home. Anyway it needed to be done, so I gave the OK.

Then I was informed that the repair would not be able to be completed until Tuesday morning.

Great.

I had to call one of the men in my community group, Bob Cartwright to fill in for me tonight and facilitate our community group meeting.Walking around the showroom waiting for the diagnostic to be given for my zx2, I had the opportunity see some classic cars. Of course the 1966 Mustang was my favorite, the receptionist on duty looked up from her desk and must have read the question on my face, "No, it's not for sale."

Another classic, the T-Bird.

This convertible Nissa looked sweet. I started to fantasise that perhaps it was not the vacuum hose on my car and that it was beyond repair and I could pick one of these classics.

The cost of the repair will be around $250.00, which is a lot less than withdrawing the cash from my car fund and buying another. The longer I keep my zx2 running, the more I add to my car fund.
This is about the only 66 Mustang convertible I will ever get to drive again, and the receptionist let me know, "That one is not for sale either."

Since I had some time to burn this afternoon, I went to the movies to do some research. I watched "Paul Blart, Mall Cop." Since this movie has something to do with my career field, I will expense the popcorn and soda along with the cost of my ticket.