Yes, to was a scary Tuesday morning. My story begins Monday night. I was up late composing an email to a member of the state assembly because my goal is to get a sculpture garden on state property. Wanted to sleep on it . Tuesday morning rolled around much to fast but I needed to sleep another 1/2 hour. That half hour turned into 1 1/2 hours.

Had coffee and started with the letter again. Completed and sent off. I then remembered I had jury duty at 9:30 and it's a half hour ride at least. It's 9am. Quickly brushed my teeth and put some jeans and off to the mini.

The mini would not start. I had washed the engine two days before. I did start it up after the rinse but had not driven it. I was able push back my jury duty. And started to find out the reason for the no start. 4 hours later I got it running. Most of you know this is my only mode of transportation. I went into a peaceful mode after I called the court to tell them they will have to carry on without me. It's been a while since did any thing to my driver. It's going to get an engine replacement real soon.