Convenience...

Everything we expect and demand of our vehicles:

Reliability...

Convenience...

Dependability...

To be able to pay off the car loan and actually own the vehicle for at least a moderate amount of time...

That 'time' is coming close to fruition for our van.

That is why I know that our van is becoming the roulette game of chance on whether or not it wants to start. By the way, it is temperamental in the fact that it likes to 'act-up' with me, rather than Henry (probably because Henry knows how to knock it around and make it go again)

Problem, that apparently is just a little wrench fix away from solving (do you hear the sarcasm here???) If this is so simple, why, oh why has it not been permanently fixed during the last week or so???? Anyhow, I digress:

Battery cables lose their effectiveness over time. As the copper in the cable ages, it loses its conductive properties. Cuts or mars in the rubber jacket can also expose the cable and allow it to oxidize. The ends and terminals corrode. If you are experiencing hard starting or no starting, our new battery cables may be the solution.

Nooooooooooo.....

After achieving a masters degree in battery 'adjustment' via the University of Henry crash course, I felt quite confident and was able to solve the 'van won't start honey' dilemma (four times in the past two days!) I just needed to move this 'thingie'.

Apparently, I did not read the fine print in my degree stating that there was a statute of limitations. It ran out tonight after visiting with my friend Shelley. For being naughty, the van is spending the night in a 'time-out' in her driveway.

Of course, it was my night to carpool for hockey. However, stay calm...focus...I am a mother...Plan A: rent a car (NEVER ask Husband before you do this), Plan B: telephone for another ride and BEG.

Did I mention that Henry is far away with Jenny at her hockey tournament for the weekend?

Right about now, I'm thinking this is a good thing.