"I have been but little in," said Ninian hastily...

A notice from Toyota that my 2009 Matrix is subject to recall and needs to have the new part fitted to it to make it safe.

This after I specifically asked at the dealership when I was there two weeks ago for standard service and was told that, no, my car is not affected.

Apparently the garage is not open today.

With the news of my new raise, what do I blow my money on this week? A present for my aging parents? An electronic toy for myself? New scratchy boards for the cats? A tempestuous but beautiful Armenian mistress?

No, a new starter motor. $300, ow! But nothing says "Oh, bugger"* like sitting int he parking lot turning the key and getting nothing, as I did for ten minutes last night before it finally caught, so I guess it's worth it.

Can you still get those cranks that people used to start their cars with if the ignition didn't work? No? Oh, well...





* My mother has suddenly started commenting on how often I say this. Hmmm. Didn't think it was *that* rude.