and if things weren't bad enough...

[collwen]

A) Apparently, back at an interview I had in June for a state Helpdesk contract it went so well that I was one of the ones selected. But then it had to go through state processes and such. Apparently, it was rejected and had to be re-submitted. Now, the rejection was not due to something with me, but since Patterson took over every state agency is scrutinizing every contract bid with a microscope and this particular agency has rejected and had to re-submit a lot more contacts than before. And with Patterson's announcement about tightening belts in budgets, it's even worse. So, I do have the job, as soon as the paperwork processes and they can give me a start date. But, it's state paperwork, so goddess knows how long it will take. The recruiter is thinking maybe another 2 weeks.

B) The radiator hose on my Volvo broke last night. I had just pulled out of a Stewarts and onto Rt. 2 in Troy (heading onto Rt. 66 to go to a D&D game in the not-quite-Wynanskill area) when there was a pop and a billow of coolant scented smoke. Got through the light and immediately pulled over. Turned the engine off, looked under the hood, and a hose is cracked open. I had a full tank of coolant, and I don't think even a full minute went by, so the engine should be fine.

Something inside *me* broke and I was pretty much bawling for 10 minutes straight (with slight breaks) while our friends at the destination house for the game came and picked Jon and I up.

It shouldn't be too expensive of a fix, and may even be able to be done by someone with a clue and a new hose, but, with the lack of job for an uncertain amount of time, Marnen pretty broke and in England, I'm not sure what the hell I'm going to do.

Comments

[skitten.livejournal.com]

*hugsyoutight* oh sweety :( I hope things get better soon!!!

[finland-serf.livejournal.com]

Wish I lived closer to you, I could probably fix that in about 10 minutes...provided you can find hoses for volvos easy enough. Having never owned a Volvo, I don't know about the availability of parts.

[tomatoe333.livejournal.com]

Bap-Geon on Fuller Road should have the radiator hose in stock.

If noone else steps up, I can change it out for you. It's about a 15 minute job to change the hose, plus whatever time it takes to fill the system back up with coolant.

[collwen.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if it's the upper hose or the lower one (since I'm not sure which hose I'm looking at is which). Would you be available to look at it with me this weekend?

[tomatoe333.livejournal.com]

I'll be around this weekend, yes. And I haven't moved in 11 years. :-)

[collwen.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the well wishes, if nothing else. :)

[alphawench.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

it should be a fairly simple fix - maybe someone from theStrongholdcanhelp you? I don't know who's handy over there.

[collwen.livejournal.com]

I know that Jeff's handy, but unfortunately they're about 2 hours away from the Albany area.

[naturespirit.livejournal.com]

1. Yay for job!
2. As long as the hose is acessible without moving other bits I'm sure I could figure it out. It doesn't sound like it would be any more complicated than new hose + hose clamp or high temp zip tie + trying not to get coolant everywhere. Perhaps finland_serf could verify?

[collwen.livejournal.com]

I think Tomatoe (up above) knows more- he actually has owned a Volvo (and even the same model, IIRC).

[alphawench.livejournal.com]

ohyes, if you need someone to VERBALLY vent to (not the same as typing i KNOW!) I'm still off until wednesday, feel free to call at any semi-reasonable hour

[auntiero.livejournal.com]

1) I remain hopeful for your job prospects.

2) We just had to replace a similar hose in our Volvo. That repair was only about $20 for the hose at Midas (we authorized a non-Volvo part 'cause the Volvo part was $30 or more - just for the part!). It's not a terrible thing, but I can see how it's the straw that broke the camel's back.

*hugs*

[collwen.livejournal.com]

1) So do I.

2) That's good to know (about the cost/ease of the repair). Yeah, I have been feeling very much like a broken camel waiting for that little straw recently.

3) Did you get my post card from Pennsic?

[sagefemme11.livejournal.com]

Ah, Bubala, I'm so sorry you hit a wall, emotionally. And in the vein, I'm glad you were able to let out steam and cry it out and revive enough to go on.

Hey, you have a job!!!! Very cool, that, despite the governmental hemming and hawing, in a couple of weeks you'll be doing that IT-Master bit again!

I send you much love and a soft shoulder to lean on. ****gentle snuggle****

[collwen.livejournal.com]

Thank you sweetie.

Hugs

[hopelrailmantic.livejournal.com]

Dear Collwen:
With the stuff that I and going though, (Job loss and Mom's fractured hip to name the top two) I am surprised I have not cried myself along with you. I could use a day of pampering. That is how fried I am.

Brotherly hugs,
Hopeless Railmantic

[zimarra.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about all that stuff happening and hope that it will get fixed.

Although it sounds a little wierd, my friend who is a buddhist used to comfort me in the fact that as we approach closer to Nirvana, many pains that we have suffered through our past lives, dukka, come to the surface in our current life. Little trials and tribulations that are little challenges, but never anything to completely hinder oneself. I don't know if that makes too much sense, but I always felt like I was at least getting karmic release and brownie points in the circle of the universe.

but, you have a new job coming up, and as someone, I forget who, said " Brick walls are only there to keep on the other guys." I have faith in your strength, dear sister. If you need me for anything, just let me know.

Blessed Be.

my stuid typing

[zimarra.livejournal.com]

"Brick walls are only there to keep out the other guys"