Argh.

Written 2004-12-27, 22:03. Supposedly the hotel has wireless in the lobby; I'll be checking that out as soon as I finish writing this.

Update 2004-12-28, 11:05. Wireless in the lobby refuses to play nicely with Dana; people behind the desk insist that my IP should be other than it is, the piece of paper they gave me insists that I shouldn't use a static IP and should use the one they give me. Less than useful. Waiting on J. to cart me away.

( mi kar he iz ded )

mi kar he iz still ded from fire

"You've got a hole in your oil pan big enough to put my fist through," says the mechanic. New engine needed. $1100. Or I can get a new car. I really am about sick of this one: not so much for the mechanical failures as its inherent car-nature. White and boxy and clunky, and only not-uncomfortable because I've made a special point of learning how to sit in it. Crappy stereo, bad speakers. Bah. To the left, if it's what I got then it's what I got.

I'm looking to spend no more than $5-6K, and want something small and reliable. Ideally I'd like a three-door Saturn, or a Del Sol or a Karmann Ghia. Suggestions for places to look around here? (CarMax does not really believe in my price range, thanks.)

(Also, jedibfa is way cool for driving up to H'burg to retrieve me on his official Day Off. Also also, mrstickman and rbandrews for being willing to do so, though later.)

Made it to work just a bit late, in a rental car (light brown Chevy Cavalier; one on the list of cars I DON'T want). Have to be at work at quarter of ten in the morning. Dead bulbs in one of the two fixtures in my room (the one over the bed, not over the desk) and in my reading lamp, so half of my room is all DARKNESS AND TRIP OVER THINGS AND DIE.

But my computer is not dead. At least not right now.