Wretched stinking pilfering thieves. I'll think up some other things to call them. I'm on a rant. It would appear that I've been the victim of a raging crime wave here in the 'hood. I hopped into my 4Runner to go get Lizzy after work, and what a loud noise, as if there was no exhaust system connected to my engine.
Because there wasn't.
A Catalytic Converter is a common and somewhat necessary component of the modern passenger vehicle, and is comprised of some heavy and somewhat valuable metal in the core of the thing. It is generally fixed to the underside of the vehicle and is not locked in or secured except by wimpy hardware that includes a steel exhaust pipe.
Apparently, a person with a good electric pipe-mashing saw can remove a catalytic converter in under 5 minutes. The bold crime wave in our area has targeted Toyotas in parking lots, driveways, and dealerships... both in the dead of night and in the light of day. Bold crowd of criminals.
Being none-too-fussy about the damage they do, our criminal mastermind (or group) also cut my transmission line and the muffler flange on my car. My egocentric self appraisal reveals emotions reminiscent of Ralphie's father reacting to the neighbors dogs in "a Christmas Story."
Ah well. Forgive and forget. Incidentally, if you have some spare garage space or if you know someone who wants to purchase a very nice somewhat high-mileage 4Runner, please call.
In other news, Lizzy and I enjoyed a nice weekend visit to Boston. Pictures eventually.
1 year ago
3 comments:
Oh...man! That is awful and I am so sorry to hear that it happened to you. It's so annoying when you think everything is going smoothly and then a huge kink is thrown into the plans. I have a few names to call them myself. That dumb catalytic converter is the reason we bought a car earlier this year, and ours was just worn out. I have a lot of admiration that you write about forgiveness already. I'd still be boiling. Thanks for the good example.
UGH!!! I HATE, HATE, HATE PG County!!!!!!! I dearly miss you and my other friends there, but not the morons that go around seeking to destoy other people's lives with their selfishness. PG County has more than its share of them.
Hey, we're looking for an upgrade what with the new baby coming and all. But seeing how we're in the same situation (no garage, PG County), I think we're more in the market for a 1990 Astrovan with no hubcaps.
Post a Comment