View From the Bushes

Well, I took my car into the mechanic yesterday (I can't remember if I mentioned that, and I'm too lazy to check). The big thing I was taking it in for was that the registration expired in February and I couldn't get it inspected because the check engine light came on. So they replaced a PCV valve (along with some other stuff), reset the check engine light and sent me on my way. I had driven my second car to the shop, then I was going to drive the van home, pick up the wife and kids drive back to the shop and pick up the other car. It was on the tip back to the shop (it's about a ten minute drive) that the check engine light came on, so I figure that fix lasted for all of about 12 minutes of driving time.

Adding insult to injury, my number 1 son decided to start throwing up this morning. Of course, given the choice between running to the bathroom and throwing up on the couch, he choose the latter. I suppose I can't be very upset about that, since it's my wife that has to clean it up. Though she is leaving at four to drive half-way across the state to see a play, so I'm sure that I'll get my turn. In any case, it's a great way to start the weekend.

I very rarely pay any attention to the new movies that are coming out, but one that I had some hopes for was "Be Cool." I had liked "Get Shorty" and the trailers for the sequel looked good, but some people are calling it an early contender for worst film of 2005. To give you an idea of how bad it is, as of this writing The Pacifier is getting better reviews.

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Ross