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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:08 PM
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I tried...and failed. :cry:
We left at about noon yesterday, headed from Mississippi to Crawford. We had planned to leave earlier in the morning, but my son woke up with stomach problems.

Well, we got on the road, and we did fine. We went through some pretty rough thunderstorms from the LA/TX State Line to about Canton. Passed 4 wrecks. One REALLY bad one. Made it through that fine...


We were about 3 hours from Camp Casey when my car went "flap, flap, flap" and shut down. I thought it was the fan belt (I had just had a new one put on Friday, new hoses on Saturday), so I managed to get us to the side of the road. Tried to start the car again. Nothing. Nada.

It was about 7:00, dark was coming, my son had to get to a bathroom, and it was HOT. So, I called information and just happened to get a great tow company. It took them about 20 minutes to get to us.

The tow truck driver put us completely at ease. He took us to a convenience store so that we could run in to the restroom. Then, he took our car to the repair shop, and even took us to a motel near to the car shop. He was a great guy. Wherever you are G, you are my guardian angel!

Ok, so we are at this little roadside motel, and, remember, I have my schnauzer with me. While my son and my pup are in the truck, the tow truck driver goes into the motel office with me and tells the owner what has happened, and asked for a room for us. We got a room--it wasn't the Ritz, but it wasn't terrible) and all was well, until...

I took Lucinda out to do her business, and the owner came running out of the office and said, "You can have no dog in there! You didn't tell me that you had a dog." Ok, I've been through absolute hell. So, I told the motel owner, "I am sorry. Under the stress of everything today with the car and my son, I didn't even think to mention it." I said, "If you will just let me stay here until morning, I will move us to another hotel." He agreed.

I felt pretty bad about the owner not being happy with me.......until the ROACHES started crawling. Open a drawer, the roaches would scurry. Turn off the light, wait five minutes, and turn the lights back on, and the walls were covered with those tiny little black roaches.

So I am thinking...this place is infested with roaches,there's not even an ice machine here, the carpet had so many stains on it that it looked like someone had been murdered in the room, the room stank so bad that the owner tried to cover the smell with car air fresheners hanging everywhere, there are curly-q's in the shower, on the countertop, BUT my healthy, clean, no-flea, immaculately-groomed, 10-pound dog can't stay here?!!!

So morning came, and I was on the phone with my father trying to make arrangements to get my car home. We were discussing whether or not he should make the trip today, spend the night here, and then head home tomorrow, or whether he should leave tomorrow morning, and then head home Wednesday. You know, we were problem solving. (And my dad was upset--with worry about my son and me. A wonderful dad I have.)

So, I was standing outside the motel room to talk to my dad, because I had no signal inside. And Lucinda walked outside and sat at my feet. Well, obviously, the owner had not told his wife that he had allowed me to keep the dog there overnight. It was only about 10:30, and checkout time was at 11:00. So she came running across the parking lot to me, and she said, "You cannot have a dog here!" I asked her if she could just wait a second until I got off the phone with my dad. No, she continued, "No dog. No dog." :grr:

So I hung up with my dad, and, by then, her husband has joined her. So I told them, "If you will let me have just five minutes, I will call Enterprise, get a car, book a room somewhere without roaches that allows dogs, and we'll be out of here."

So THEN they both start asking me questions. Does she bark? Does she use the bathroom on the carpet? (Sheesh, Hell no, Lucinda, I'm sure, was APPALLED by the carpet!), blah blah blah. (The hotel had only two other vehicles in the parking lot. So I'm sure they needed the business.) So, they change their tune. Well, if she won't bark, and wake up other guests, and if she won't potty on the carpet, you can stay.

I, being one to never impose on anyone, told them that I would let them know, that right now I had to make arrangements for my car. Well, I called Enterprise, which was just down the road, and this great guy came to the motel to pick us up.

The looks on the owner's and his wife's faces when I loaded my luggage was PRICELESS.

Now, we are in a "national chain" hotel, and we even have internet service. Everything is fine, we are safe, in a clean place--and DOGS ARE ALLOWED.

I've told y'all so much about the dog-situation, let me fill you in on the car. My car is probably a goner. The engine is locked up. Metal fragments in the oil. :-(

If it would have just been a starter or an alternator, I would have had the car repaired, and we would have continued on to Crawford. But, since I'm going to be out a couple thousand to get the car fixed, and because I'm going to have to have it towed home, I'm staying put.

I haven't had any sleep, so I'm going to lie down for awhile. My son is already asleep. I am sorry that I let DUers at Camp Casey down. I am sorry that I couldn't get the canopy and stuff to you. I am sad that I didn't get to shake Cindy's hand. :cry:

I tried, but I failed. :-(

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RandomKoolzip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:11 PM
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1. Awwwww......
:hug:
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crispini Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:11 PM
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2. awww...... ((( HUG )))
Maddy, you did your best and that's all anyone can do. :hug:
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sundog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:11 PM
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3. jesus christ maddy...
sounds like hell

:hug:

s'ok my friend :)
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:11 PM
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4. First off, I'm glad that you and MMJr, and Lucinda are OK.
Second, roaches?!? :scared::puke:
Third, sorry about your car. :(
Fourth, don't worry that you let folks down. You did what you could, and of course you know that George won't go see Cindy, there will be other opportunities to go.

Take care, and drive home safely. :hug:
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DeposeTheBoyKing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:12 PM
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5. You did your best - don't worry!
At least you made a huge effort. I'm too lazy to get off my butt and drive the two hours down there! Your efforts did not go unnoticed here.
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Fenris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:12 PM
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6. You have a Schnauzer named Lucinda?
Edited on Mon Aug-15-05 01:14 PM by Fenris
My parents would love you! :D

Sorry it didn't work out. :hug: Remember Kirk Douglas' personal motto: "I tried, dammit, I tried!"
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cally Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:12 PM
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7. Oh sweetie
I'm glad you are safe. I'm sorry about the car. Unfortunately, there will be many other protests to attend. This one is special, I know, but we all have a long battle ahead of us. Thanks for your effort and take care. :hug:
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LiberalVoice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:13 PM
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8. Or...
You did your best...For a cause you believe in. It just didn't work out...this time. Dont be so hard on yourself. Happens to the best of us.

Zak
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nickgutierrez Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:13 PM
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9. Wow. What a terrible stretch of luck!
:cry:
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katmondoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:13 PM
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10. You have suffered enough. Get some rest
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ewagner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:16 PM
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11. Sorry for your Misfortune Maddy.
You made a great effort but sometimes the stars just line up against us.

Hope you have an uneventful trip back home....I'd just sell the car to anybody who will buy it and take a bus/plane/train home.

At any rate, just good luck to you and your Son. e
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:18 PM
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12. Sweetie, you didn't let anybody down.
Your intention to go was very, very honorable and I personally am humbled by the trouble you went to to get there.

:hug:
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:19 PM
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13. We love you for even TRYING, darling!
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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madmax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:19 PM
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14. You tried - you didn't fail and I'm sure no DU'er
would ever think what you did was above and beyond. You're a winner Maddy Mcall. Rest up sweetie, you sure deserve it. :hug:
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:20 PM
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15. This is NOT failure.
:hug: first and another :hug:

It sounds like you are not far from Waco. I know everything has been a major hassle and you are sick and tired and worried about your car. If anytime between now and oh, tomorrow night you decide you want to go just call me. You have my cell #. We will be getting into Waco earlier because one friend backed out.

As long as you are not stuck in Dallas ::scared: :scared: I would be honored to drive over and get you. Actually I would even brave Dallas for you :loveya:

:hug: again for a miserable time and :hug: for your heartfelt attempt. That is all anyone can do.
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Shell Beau Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:24 PM
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16. Sounds pretty rough! You gave it your
best shot! Sorry for what you had to go through! :hug:
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buff2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:25 PM
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17. Geesus.....that is some rotten luck
Glad to hear you are out of the Roach Motel,though. That had to have been horrible. I know how disgusted and let down you are feeling,but it isn't your fault your car broke down.Hope you get home safe,and give your dog and son a big hug....hope your son is feeling better. :hug:
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knowbody0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:27 PM
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18. man oh man!
what a nightmare trip for you. car trouble in a strange place-wes craven's stuff. sleep well MaddyMcCall
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jobycom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:28 PM
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19. The car was probably Republican, anyway
Failing in the heat of battle like that!

Thank goodness for Texas tow truck drivers, and thank goodness you went the north route instead of through Vidor! Sorry you won't make it to Crawford. Good luck.
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mongo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:29 PM
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20. Tough break
Sorry for you.

I don't have any idea how new your car is or what it's worth, but it might be cheaper for you to sell the car as is, and buy another when you get back.

Also, have you considered renting a pickup truck and a tow dolly? If you get a truck with an extended cab, it would be a cramped ride, but would get you home. I think that would end up being cheaper than towing it back, especially if you have 100's of miles to go. Something to think about anyway.

Good luck for the rest of your journey.
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progmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:35 PM
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21. well shit.
that just sucks. :hug:
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:36 PM
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22. Sounds more like your car failed, to me. You, however succeeded
in not making the motel manager another stain on his carpets :toast:
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:36 PM
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23. Just thank you for trying..........
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faithnotgreed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:38 PM
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24. it is always "the trying" that matters to me
and never a failure when you try

all our best wishes to you maddy
and to your little guy and your sweet dog

you did far more than many people
you held it together~~ even in the midst of that storm

im just glad you are all "ok" and gave it a mighty good go
hope you got any sleep...
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WilliamPitt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:40 PM
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25. Sounds like the timing belt let go
That sucks out loud. I'm sorry.
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ET Awful Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:43 PM
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26. You didn't fail. Your car did, completely different thing.
I had the same thing happen to my old car back in . . . hell, must have been '92.

You tried, and that's more than most folks do.

:hug:
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nookiemonster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:48 PM
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27. Your desire to go,
pretty much explains it all. 'Nuff said. You didn't fail, your mechanical mode of transportation did. I'm sorry about the ride.

:(

And regarding the roaches. I would never advocate killing but in this case, I hate the little bastards and they have no right to live.

Dissentors can give me hell about that, but that is one nasty creature.





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kedrys Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:52 PM
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28. You didn't fail, sweetie
:hug: Not by a long shot. I'm just glad you, your son, and doggie are safe. That's a streak of rotten luck. Get some rest, you deserve it. :hug:
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Redstone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:52 PM
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29. It's OK. You tried, and that's what counts.
No shame to be had in that.

Redstone
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 01:53 PM
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30. Sounds like the road trip from hell.
You tried Maddy! :loveya:

Have a safe trip home.
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 02:08 PM
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31. Aww, there, there.
You gave it a mighty effort, and that's good. There will be other battles to fight. Good thing you and your boy are okay - sounds like you ran into some nice folks there to help you. :hug:
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greatauntoftriplets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 02:27 PM
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32. Maddy, what a terrible day you had!!!
:hug:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 02:47 PM
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33. You had no controll over the events!!
Edited on Mon Aug-15-05 02:52 PM by merh
Sorry your adventures were so pukey! :-(
Wish things were better, but I am glad you are safe! :hug:

Rest & recharge. :hug:

((((((((((((((((((MADDY & MMjr & LUCINDA )))))))))))))))))))))

:loveya:

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hfojvt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 03:00 PM
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34. take it to a dealership and get it fixed
that's gotta be cheaper than hauling it home, unless you have your own mechanic there who works for free. It sounds like a broken timing chain which cost me $800 or so, with a tow to a dealership, but that was about ten years ago.
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Old_Fart Donating Member (805 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 03:05 PM
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35. Sell the story to Steven King "Republican Curse"
Edited on Mon Aug-15-05 03:08 PM by Old_Fart
Sell the car, you will be putting more money into it and believe me its not worth it. Isn't it amazing that in junkie roach infested motel rooms that they can give you Internet access and a coffee maker but they can't afford to exterminate.

Sorry, to hear about your trip. :hug:

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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 05:36 PM
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38. I think that the hotel with the Internet access & coffee maker...
is a different hotel.
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funkybutt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 03:33 PM
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36. Thanks Maddy, for trying.
You did good! What a stressful series of events. Sorry that it didn't work out!

Why tow the car if it's totalled? That's going to be very expensive. Depending on the car, I'd consider selling it for parts there and leaving it.

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nothingshocksmeanymore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 03:54 PM
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37. Sending hugs out to you
:hug:
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 05:40 PM
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39. Life is a journey -- not a destination.
Edited on Mon Aug-15-05 05:41 PM by I Have A Dream
Same seems to apply to your trip to Crawford. You have been an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for your efforts. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and there was some reason that this happened, even if you never really find out what that reason is. This journey may not be over yet. (Hopefully all of the bad parts are over though and now only the good parts remain.)

:hug:
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deadparrot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 05:46 PM
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40. Maddy...you are amazing!
By even trying to make the trip, you did so much more than me (and many others)!

Be proud of yourself. I only with you could have been there to participate in what sounds like an amazing experience.

Relax. It's okay to be sad, but do not blame yourself. From your posts, you seem like far too kind a person to do such a thing.

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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 05:51 PM
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41. Maddy, I'm so sorry to hear all that....
:hug: More later, the kiddo is beckoning...
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Schema Thing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 05:53 PM
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42. Well that was the old college try
....and then some.

Sorry about your bad luck, Maddy.

I hope to get some pics from Friday at the protest up and posted soon. I'll link the lounge to them as well.


btw, you're not far from one of the few horse meat processing plants in the U.S.A, if you're looking for a field trip :9
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 06:14 PM
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43. Argh Maddy, glad you guys are ok though
It sounds like you weren't meant to be there now. Take a nap, take a break, hang in there. You sound very disappointed, rightfully so. Sorry things worked out so. Hi to jr too
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 06:51 PM
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44. THANKS FOR THE KIND COMMENTS, EVERYONE.
MMjr. is having a swim with another kid in the pool here. Nice family with a boy the same age is staying in the room next to us, and the boys are in the pool together.

And, WOW, this hotel has wireless internet, so I can post by the pool!

Lucinda is soaking up some Texas sun. It's hot, but not too bad, if you're by a pool.

My car will be towed in tomorrow. My pop is coming in his truck with a dolly. I've already been to Brookshires to get some Pittsburg Hot Links, got eight packs for the freezer at home.

I appreciate all of your comments and advice. We will be fine. We will get home safely. We'll just have to fight from afar.

I'm a feisty rascal. It may be a good thing that I didn't make it to Crawford (sweet lemons, huh?). It would have been tough to be a peaceful protester in the face of the ignorant, offensive "anti-Cindy" assholes that have been interviewed on tv today.

Anyway, the next step is to get home. Should be leaving first thing tomorrow morning. Thanks for all of your kind words.

:loveya:


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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 07:13 PM
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45. You tried Maddy.
In the end that's all that matters.
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DancingBear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 07:50 PM
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46. Maddy, I know you probably want to go home, but...
Edited on Mon Aug-15-05 07:51 PM by DancingBear
I am flying into Austin tomorrow at 5:00. I'll have a rental car.

MuseRider is driving to Waco from Kansas - I'm going to be meeting up with her around 7 or so.

If you want to get to Crawford either myself or Muse WILL COME AND GET YOU.

I just want to let you know that we're here and available if you need us.
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Generic Other Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 04:39 PM
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55. Kick for Maddy!!! YOu guys rock
We got to get word to Maddy!
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Old_Fart Donating Member (805 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 05:02 PM
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56. "I broke down 100 miles away from Austin years ago"
It wasn't pleasant.
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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 08:54 PM
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48. BUT !
YOU tried ! :thumbsup: !
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norml Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 09:25 PM
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49. It's been said that if on the way to California the Oxen hadn't died
there would've been fewer homesteaders in The Nebraska Territory.

I'm sorry your Ox died.

Congratulations on surviving Roach Motel Hell.
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southlandshari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 11:39 PM
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50. Maddy, darlin'!
PLEASE don't cry! You are the greatest!! Here, quick, dry your eyes. I'm trotting this out for maybe the fourth time EVER. It is saved for only the most special of occasions and most special of friends. It is the one, the only, the....Moon Pie Bonanza!!!




:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Generic Other Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 11:04 AM
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51. So glad you are safe!
Crawford or bust. I guess you had the latter happen. Like the Grapes of Wrath. I am so sorry. Maybe you could hop a bus and get to Crawford anyway? Or Dad could make a detour on the way home?
How about if DUers help with a rental car?
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Generic Other Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 11:12 AM
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52. CAN WE PAYPAL MADDY AND GET HER A RENTAL CAR???
She can hitch a ride home froim Crawford later!

Just trying to figure this out.
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Old_Fart Donating Member (805 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 03:38 PM
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54. "Lets get her help she has a kid with"
:kick:
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auntAgonist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-05 11:18 AM
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53. the car failed, you didn't.
I'm glad you're safe. Take care of business and do what you need to do.

:hug:
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TorchTheWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-17-05 03:29 AM
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57. Don't think for a minute that you let anyone down!
It's a rare person that can put up with so much going wrong on a road trip... don't worry a minute about letting anyone down. You tried, and you kept trying despite everything (and that's a lot more than most people can say!).

I'm glad that you found some compassionate people to help you out with the car and finding a nice place to stay after the gross roach motel.

I haven't read any of this thread yet, so I don't know if it's been mentioned, but could some of us pitch in to help you pay for getting your car towed back home and fixed? Help pay for your lodgings and however you're getting back home? Or maybe after you get back home pitch in for airfair to fly you there even for a day? Dammit, I really want to see you get there especially after all this you've been through!

You're such a trooper! :hug:
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