Checking in from a new hotel, on the other side of the country.

AshleyDehaven · August 2014

Well, we got the new car. It's nice, we like it. I still hate that we got it, but hey, desperate times right? We have made it to Boise and are visiting his family for a few days, we think. In the last two days we have driven through Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho, checking off states 11,12, 13, and 14 for me for me in the last 3 years. It has been a nightmare, and i never want to get in another car again, but alas, in a few days we are at it again, but when we are done, it's over. No more traveling again until after my surgery, and Thoren has gotten settled, and we have decided on a house, rebuilt credit, and completely recovered for the financial shit storm that has been this year. Fun side note, guess who gets to contact a lawyer as soon as she gets home? Yep, this girl. Turns out, the mechanic shop that we took the car to, to be fixed pre-move, knew about the cracked manifold, and dead catalytic converter and didn't tell us about it, and let us get into a car that damn near killed us, and was spewing exhaust into the cabin with my 19 month old in there. Yeah, you wanna talk momma bear? I have NEVER yelled at any sort of service professional before in my life, but man, i lost it when that little nugget of information came to the light. So yeah, we are suing. Yay... *eye roll*. Ladies.. I want to sleep for a week, drink something strong, take an hours long bath, and get a massage.. If i am lucky i will get to take a shower alone tomorrow, that is sort of the same right?

jobiann · August 2014

OMG, I would have unleashed on that service shop. I cannot believe snakes like that can stay in business. I'm so sorry you had to experience that, and I glad everyone is okay and didn't have any effects from the exhaust. How scary!

Sounds you like you have a few days to rest a bit before getting back on the road.

ReeceFamily · August 2014

Why the h wouldn't they mention it to you and say "hey, if you give us money, we'll fix this." Isn't that their business? That's freaking ridiculous and horrible. So sorry. But it must be sort of a relief to be on the road and on your way. Good luck...hope the lawsuit is successful!!!

spainy17 · August 2014

Ugh well thank god you are all okay and getting closer to your new home!!! This is the crazy crap that you live through and someday look back on and go whoa, I can't believe we did that!!! Thinking of you mama, hang in there!

JJsMum · August 2014

Yikes! Sounds like quite the odyssey

Sure hope things start going better for you! If it's any consolation, the weather is still gorgeous here in Western Washington!

emja0214 · August 2014

That is terrible!! So sorry there is yet another obstacle, but glad your travels have been safe. Here's to a new, fresh start and a positive healthy future!