Good morning, gang!
It is likely that TODAY'S THE DAY. I spoke to the mechanic late yesterday afternoon, and got the news that the sucker DOES run and DOES stop. Needs a few more "minor" adjustments - like headlights and turn signals... but I should call him at 11 ayem, San Antonio time - 9 ayem here... and if it's a go, I'll head over to DMV and get a trip permit (the sucker isn't registered); then call Geico and get an insurance rider. Then hit the airport for a 5:30 flight, find a motel, sleep fast, and begin the drive early tomorrow morning. Whew. And not a moment too soon.
I have to get back to Washington by next weekend for the Village Theatre new plays thingy, and to begin to drum up free ink in local papers for my 3-part seminar at Redmond Library the last week of August - all to promote my reading from Jewish Thighs for Redmond Association of the Spoken Word on September 2.
AND - I got an email from University of Santa Monica, informing me that I have, indeed, been accepted to their Masters program for the Fall. One weekend a month for two years, and I'll have the degree... I think my parents, may-they-rest-in-peace, would be content with my use of the gift they left.
Jose - break a leg! Oh, baby!!!