The Culprit

Right! So the gearbox is open, and looks pretty broken and chipped and metal flying everywhere. This was expected. The good news is, I don't have to buy a new motor. I think. The bad news is, the gearbox I'm ordering from England costs 250 quid just to ship. That's 250 pounds. Sterling. That's 500 dollars. What the crap! I guess I'll just suck it up and not order that flatscreen TV I wanted. It's important to have a car, you know. It's also important to have 2 TV's, but whatever. I'm not surprised, but I'm really excited on pulling the trigger on the gearbox I'm interested in.

See ya later little guy.

Herman from Mini Mania came up from Virginia today to pick up little blue and tow her to her new home down south. It was sad to see the little car disappear down the street, I'll really miss her. I'll miss the harsh ride, the view of the street beneath my feet, the jump starts, the snow coming in through the floor, the smell of burning rubber, little bits of the body falling off on the highway ... what a great trip it has been. I'll miss you guys.