Sad News...

Moderator

Apr 16, '08 · 10:51 PM912

Mrs. Singinchicken and I loaded up and headed out tonight. We made it 15 miles and the Check Engine light came on. Obviously, something was not right. The good news is we were only 15 miles from home. The sad news is that you guys will have to enjoy the soiree without us :cry:

as I think our Montero blew the rear main seal and puked oil everywhere.

The two of us getting down there is not an issue. The two of us plus the three dogs is an issue, and if they can't go, we don't go. They're our kids.

Tomorrow is the Mrs' birthday. Suffice it to say she's not a happy camper. Chances are that she'll go down Friday night with her mother, but I won't be able to go because I'll be on dog duty (as opposed to dog doodie...gotta try to laugh about it all). It's doubtful that she will go to the party without me, though. I may try to organize an intervention group to go by the house as a welcoming committee so they will still go to the party. If anybody might be intersted in doing this, please PM me, and I'll give you the address. I would love for her to meet you guys.

Anyway...have fun. Please take lots of pictures. This pains me to no end that I'm going to miss seeing everybody!

Now, I'm gonna go get drunk and cry... :drink:

Edited Apr 16, '08 · 11:36 PM

Replies

Beach Fanatic

Apr 16, '08 · 11:09 PM#2

That really and truly bites. I'm so sorry!

bean

Apr 16, '08 · 11:19 PM#3

I'm sorry SC ..

..no other option?

ModeratorAuthor

Apr 16, '08 · 11:31 PM#4

I'm sorry SC ....no other option?

Sadly, no...
In order to come down, we'd have to find a SUV to borrow. The Pa-in-law has a truck we can borrow, but there's no space with the dogs. The furry kids are the deciding factor. Heck, right now, we're at the house with no car at all...

bean

Apr 16, '08 · 11:33 PM#5

Sadly, no...
In order to come down, we'd have to find a SUV to borrow. The Pa-in-law has a truck we can borrow, but there's no space with the dogs. The furry kids are the deciding factor. Heck, right now, we're at the house with no car at all...

:angry:that stinks.

ModeratorAuthor

Apr 16, '08 · 11:35 PM#6

:angry:that stinks.

You have no idea!

SoWal Insider

Apr 16, '08 · 11:35 PM#7

Any chance of looking for an SUV tomorrow through a rental agency? Sometimes they run weekend specials.

So sorry to hear SC.

ModeratorAuthor

Apr 16, '08 · 11:38 PM#8

Any chance of looking for an SUV tomorrow through a rental agency? Sometimes they run weekend specials.

yeah...it's not a total dead deal. Hoping I can get an interline discount. Delta has agreements with most agencies...

bean

Apr 16, '08 · 11:40 PM#9

yeah...it's not a total dead deal. Hoping I can get an interline discount. Delta has agreements with most agencies...

Good luck...we'll think positive thoughts for ya!

SoWal Insider

Apr 16, '08 · 11:42 PM#10

yeah...it's not a total dead deal. Hoping I can get an interline discount. Delta has agreements with most agencies...

Tell them it's an emergency. The Singinchicken's MUST come to Sowal.
Good luck tomorrow and hope to hear some good news. :cool:

SWGB

Apr 17, '08 · 12:34 AM#11

This sucks, anybody passing thru ATL?

I'll PM you with an idea.

Beach Fanatic

Apr 17, '08 · 12:36 AM#12

Rent a heap!
Get here cheap! :cool:

SWGB

Apr 17, '08 · 12:41 AM#13

Rent a heap!
Get here cheap!

I thought you were booked for the weekend? :funn:

hmmmm......can't remember

Apr 17, '08 · 6:58 AM#14

I'm coming through the ATL today, but would have a hard time getting 2 chickens and 2 dogs in the mini... :blink:

But I agree that you must do something about this. Completely unacceptable...

Beach Lover

Apr 17, '08 · 9:29 AM#15

Ooooh, I hope you can work it out! We've rented suv's/minivans (it's inevitable when you have four kids of the two-footed variety, not to mention the four-footed ones) before and gotten pretty good deals on them through National and Alamo - they run really good last-minute specials. Check them out if you haven't already.

Know EXACTLY what you mean about the 'babies'.... we have two goldens, and leaving them is exactly like leaving our kids!! We can't usually take them with us to SoWal because we are rent on 30A and not too many rentals like you to bring two big furry kids with you!

Another reason I can't wait to get relocated -- it will be priceless the first time Sophie and Beau see the ocean!!!

FYI... We did find a WONDERFUL rental company in Elijay, GA (North GA mountains) that rents cabins that are specifically pet-friendly. They don't charge any kind of pet fees, and provide you with doggie beds, bowls, toys, etc! We do take the 'girls' with us when we go there -- they love to hike the Appalachian Trail with us!!

Good luck!!! :wave:

Beach Fanatic

Apr 17, '08 · 10:46 AM#16

Aww, that's too bad! I hope you all can find a way to make it here! It just wouldn't be the same without ya.

ModeratorAuthor

Apr 17, '08 · 10:49 AM#17

Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I'm still working on it. Still waiting for the call to come telling us what happened, too. I'll make it work if I can!

FYI... We did find a WONDERFUL rental company in Elijay, GA (North GA mountains) that rents cabins that are specifically pet-friendly. They don't charge any kind of pet fees, and provide you with doggie beds, bowls, toys, etc! We do take the 'girls' with us when we go there -- they love to hike the Appalachian Trail with us!!

Got that part covered! My sister owns a cabin in Cherry Log, GA which is just south of Blue Ridge. It's the best kind of cabin...pet friendly and free!

Beach Fanatic

Apr 17, '08 · 7:07 PM#18

Can't help, but you absolutely must come!!!

Hopefully something will come through...

SoWal Guide

Apr 17, '08 · 8:22 PM#19

we know what you mean about travel and dogs. we take Lulu on almost every trip. if we have to leave her home, then we arrange for family or a good friend to stay with her at our home. that's only happened about 3 times in six years. talk about queen of the universe. but its all worth it, huh?

hope you can do something before tomorrow! if not, plan another time soon.

beats on hood

Apr 17, '08 · 8:38 PM#20

Gosh, SC, that is really a bummer.

I hear ya on the dogs. We haven't been anywhere except the beach since Pepper joined the family. As often as hubby travels overseas on business, we have enough FF miles to go around the world a few times in lie-flat seats, but we don't want to leave Pepper in a cage for days surrounded by potentially sick dogs at a vet's office. We are planning a trip to Italy this summer, and we are looking for someone whom we trust to keep her. If we can't find someone, we won't go.

SC, we'll have a few cocktails in your honor.