Place: Largo, FL 80/92
Main activity: Sat - stress
Notes: Did not sleep well after the car issue and was up at 4a and couldn't go back to sleep. Finally got AAA tow truck here around 725a but our attempts at several places were a no-go b/c of the coolant in the oil reservoir. Some didn't want the liability, some didn't have the equipment and others didn't have any time to look at it. My driver Nick, was amazing and went above-and-beyond over and over. We finally ended up at the AAA shop on Gulf-to-Bay and had to leave it. He had the time and ability so drove me back (huge blessing he was!). I didn't hear anything until 1p - and then just got a text that it was done! I contacted them and is only $70 - they said the coolant wasn't mixed in too badly and they were able to clear it with one oil change (so immensely grateful!). There is another issue with a battery connection terminal but they didn't have the parts so will have to do another time. Very stressful day - has brought out 2 cold sores (1 big and 1 small) and am tired and completely frazzled. Contacted Eric & Linda (neighbors) to see if they'd be around and be able to give me a ride to pick it up. The didn't arrive until just before 3p, was nearly 4p till I got back. Omitted the gas fill-up - too hot and too many people. Loaded some things in the car as I could, brought the bike rack and bin back up and will leave the bike. Waited till it was slightly cooler and car had been under cover for a couple hrs before taking more down. Finally took shower then 545p - so tired. Tried to wrap up a few more little things here and there as I could. Relaxed then and went to bed early.