The Jeep started making a funny noise on the way home last night. When I got home, I checked under the car, to see if something had fallen and was dragging, because that is what it sounded like. Nothing to see, plus it was dark and I was tired.

Today, I headed out to get groceries, forgetting about the noise until I started the car. Once again, I couldn't see anything under the car, so I lifted the hood. Whip*whip*whip!! A busted fan belt was whipping around and around, slapping pther parts as it turned. I turned the engine off, and examined the problem. I'm not sure whether I want to attempt to fix it myself, or take it straight to the shop. On the one hand, there isn't any rain in the forecast until Thursday, so the bike and the bus ought to see me through a couple of days. On the other hand, the broken belt seems to be tangled, and I'm not sure how to get it out with out breaking it. On the other hand...wait, I'm out of hands....on the left foot, it would be far less expensive to do it myself, and a good learning experience. On the other foot, I'd really like it done quickly and done right.

In the meantime, my plan to get groceries has been scuttled. I suddenly wish I had a little red wagon, so I could walk to the store.