Heidi R. Kling, Author of SEA, June 10, 2010 - DEAD. CAR. (My ...

Thank God Mother-In-Law at hotel an hour away. I call. It's getting dark. Good thing I brought jackets. And snacks. Good thing it wasn't raining. We wait. Finally, the tow comes. Then the in-laws. Rescued! Car towed to valley. ... Mechanic calls: CAR DEAD. 6k to fix transmission. Car is worth maybe 3k. Prepare for Car Funeral. Yesterday: haggling with car dealers for hours. It was fun. I like haggling. Found a car. It matches my book cover. And is Hybrid. 4 wheel drive. ...