What a crappy month! On top of DH finding out he has cancer, learning that my FIL's cancer has metastasized, today, we find out that not only did a CV joint go out on our ride, but so did the FARKING TRANSMISSION. $2500 if it can be rebuilt or $5000 if it can't. :ranting:

And then, I went looking for the bitch and rant thread, typed all of this, hit submit and the stupid thread is closed.:compunch:

:headbang:Would someone just shoot me, please?:headbang:

And then, I went looking for the bitch and rant thread, typed all of this, hit submit and the stupid thread is closed.:compunch:


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What a crappy month! On top of DH finding out he has cancer, learning that my FIL's cancer has metastasized, today, we find out that not only did a CV joint go out on our ride, but so did the FARKING TRANSMISSION. $2500 if it can be rebuilt or $5000 if it can't. :ranting:

And then, I went looking for the bitch and rant thread, typed all of this, hit submit and the stupid thread is closed.:compunch:

:headbang:Would someone just shoot me, please?:headbang:

Oh my. :hug:

Why do transmissions always go when everything else is shitty?

I had to replace mine in my 01 civic and ended up buying a rebuilt and having it put in. Then someone hit it a couple months later and it was totaled. :mad:


You need lots of hug, wine, and chocolate. :hug:

or hot spicy boudin and ice cold beer . . .

What a crappy month! On top of DH finding out he has cancer, learning that my FIL's cancer has metastasized, today, we find out that not only did a CV joint go out on our ride, but so did the FARKING TRANSMISSION. $2500 if it can be rebuilt or $5000 if it can't. :ranting:

And then, I went looking for the bitch and rant thread, typed all of this, hit submit and the stupid thread is closed.:compunch:

:headbang:Would someone just shoot me, please?:headbang:


:comfort: I am sorry that you are going through this. You and your family will be in my prayers. :pray:

About your transmission, depending on your vehicle, you may be able to get a used transmission at a junkyard for around $750 and have a mechanic install it for another $750. It may be an option for you to check on. If you have a couple of hours to kill, you could call local junkyards, asking if they have a transmission for whatever vehicle you have. If they do, ask how many miles were on the vehicle it came out of and how much the are asking for it. If you find a transmission with low miles at a reasonable price, ask the junkyard people if they can recommend a mechanic that can install it for you at a reasonable price.

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Well, now were where you at 7:58?


You need lots of hug, wine, and chocolate. :hug:
or hot spicy boudin and ice cold beer . . .

:crying: can I have all of the above?

:comfort: I am sorry that you are going through this. You and your family will be in my prayers. :pray:

About your transmission, depending on your vehicle, you may be able to get a used transmission at a junkyard for around $750 and have a mechanic install it for another $750. It may be an option for you to check on. If you have a couple of hours to kill, you could call local junkyards, asking if they have a transmission for whatever vehicle you have.

Thanks for the prayers!

We called the junk yards and our mechanic searched through his network, but no luck finding anything that was worth the effort.

Stupid CV joints and stupid transmissions. I thought Hondas were suppose to last forever. :scratchh:

Sorry your month has sucked, but Sunday (?) starts October and that's my birthday month. See? Things are looking up for you.

Stupid CV joints and stupid transmissions. I thought Hondas were suppose to last forever. :scratchh:

Sorry your month has sucked, but Sunday (?) starts October and that's my birthday month. See? Things are looking up for you.
But then she has to buy you the perfect pile for your bday! :)

:headbang:Would someone just shoot me, please?:headbang:
I heard that causes pink eye.

We called the junk yards and our mechanic searched through his network, but no luck finding anything that was worth the effort.


www.car-part.com

Good luck (not just with the car of course).

What a crappy month! On top of DH finding out he has cancer, learning that my FIL's cancer has metastasized, today, we find out that not only did a CV joint go out on our ride, but so did the FARKING TRANSMISSION. $2500 if it can be rebuilt or $5000 if it can't. :ranting:

And then, I went looking for the bitch and rant thread, typed all of this, hit submit and the stupid thread is closed.:compunch:

:headbang:Would someone just shoot me, please?:headbang:


:iagree: LSU #1 really blows

:iagree: LSU #1 really blows


Get back in your cage! (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=303584&t=3357372)

:comfort:

I read this thread title and was expecting a rant from a disgruntled Red Sox fan

Sorry to hear that arteest. Im sure things will look up soon.

Stupid CV joints and stupid transmissions. I thought Hondas were suppose to last forever. :scratchh:

Sorry your month has sucked, but Sunday (?) starts October and that's my birthday month. See? Things are looking up for you.


It's a Nissan Murano. Its a great car, but its a bit finiky and it's parts are a bit pricey.

My Nissan pickup has 253,000 miles and it's never had a wrench on the engine, other than an alternator and a starter. Apparently my Murano was made on a Monday morning or a Friday afternoon. :annoyed:

Happy almost birthday month! :bounce: will there be cake? :drool:

I heard that causes pink eye.

Well, Now damn! I was hoping for some brain damage. Hopefully to the area that causes me to give a fark.

It's a Nissan Murano. Its a great car, but its a bit finiky and it's parts are a bit pricey.

My Nissan pickup has 253,000 miles and it's never had a wrench on the engine, other than an alternator and a starter. Apparently my Murano was made on a Monday morning or a Friday afternoon. :annoyed:

Happy almost birthday month! :bounce: will there be cake? :drool:


Cookie cake FTW

Is it a variable transmission? Those are big bucks. And like you're experiencing probably difficult to find a decent used one.

Luckily September's almost over.

Cookie cake FTW

Chocolate chip? :woot2:

Is it a variable transmission? Those are big bucks. And like you're experiencing probably difficult to find a decent used one.

Luckily September's almost over.

Yes, it is and thank you Jeebuz! We are having a bonfire Saturday to "ward off" any evil spirits that might be lurking. We took down a 60' pine tree this summer and it's time for it to go! :evil:

www.car-part.com

Good luck (not just with the car of course).

Yowzer! Those are the same price as having ours rebuilt and none of the ones within 1500 miles sound like a good deal. Thanks for the tip though! :woot: We are looking for parts for another vehicle.

Wow yeah, that's one crappy ass month you're having. October has to be better. October is a good month. :hug:

What a crappy month! On top of DH finding out he has cancer, learning that my FIL's cancer has metastasized, today, we find out that not only did a CV joint go out on our ride, but so did the FARKING TRANSMISSION. $2500 if it can be rebuilt or $5000 if it can't.

And then, I went looking for the bitch and rant thread, typed all of this, hit submit and the stupid thread is closed.

Would someone just shoot me, please?:headbang:


:comfort:

I say Screw September and the Broom she flew in on as well :nod:

I say this a lot as well lately:
:headbang:Would someone just shoot me, please?:headbang:


Maybe we can get together and just toss back a few - sounds like we both need it :hug:

October - the bewitching month - let's cast some :evil: spells on people and things - and hope for the best :evillaf: It has to get better - at least I keep telling myself this :scratch:

Pick a color - just do it - and in a PM - I'll tell ya why later - and if that color has already been taken :) It's bound to make you smile and laugh.

Wow yeah, that's one crappy ass month you're having. October has to be better. October is a good month. :hug:

Yes, October is a great month. It has Halloween in it! :whee2:



Maybe we can get together and just toss back a few - sounds like we both need it :hug:

October - the bewitching month - let's cast some :evil: spells on people and things - and hope for the best :evillaf: It has to get better - at least I keep telling myself this :scratch:

Pick a color - just do it - and in a PM - I'll tell ya why later - and if that color has already been taken :) It's bound to make you smile and laugh.

Bombs away! And yes, drinks and a little magic sounds like just what the witch doctor ordered! I'll hope on my broom and meet you. Where would you like to go?

Oh, and just for the record, it's the transfer case. The estimate is $3500. A used one would be $3100 and only a 6 month warranty, vs. a year. Of course, the new one will take 6 days to get here. Guess I will get a lot done around the house this week.

Most importantly, DH's bone scan showed that the cancer hasn't spread! :whee:

Most importantly, DH's bone scan showed that the cancer hasn't spread! :whee:
Great to hear! :woot:

:hug:

Most importantly, DH's bone scan showed that the cancer hasn't spread! :whee:
:woot: :woot:

It's a Nissan Murano. Its a great car, but its a bit finiky and it's parts are a bit pricey.

My Nissan pickup has 253,000 miles and it's never had a wrench on the engine, other than an alternator and a starter. Apparently my Murano was made on a Monday morning or a Friday afternoon. :annoyed:

Happy almost birthday month! :bounce: will there be cake? :drool:
I also had a transmission problem with a Nissan Maxima. They rebuilt it but in a year it started acting up again. :shake: Seems like it was a very common problem for cars built that year. I wish you luck and hope things start to get better for you.

Got my car back today. Only $3500. :faint: and DH went in for a CT scan to see if he still had a kidney stone (not a good thing with a catheter). No kidney stone, instead, a bunch of gallstones. Poor guy, he's never had surgery and now it seems he will have his share.

Yes, October is a great month. It has Halloween in it! :whee2:



Bombs away! And yes, drinks and a little magic sounds like just what the witch doctor ordered! I'll hope on my broom and meet you. Where would you like to go?

Oh, and just for the record, it's the transfer case. The estimate is $3500. A used one would be $3100 and only a 6 month warranty, vs. a year. Of course, the new one will take 6 days to get here. Guess I will get a lot done around the house this week.

Most importantly, DH's bone scan showed that the cancer hasn't spread! :whee: Don't know how I missed this. Great news! :hug:

Got my car back today. Only $3500. :faint: and DH went in for a CT scan to see if he still had a kidney stone (not a good thing with a catheter). No kidney stone, instead, a bunch of gallstones. Poor guy, he's never had surgery and now it seems he will have his share.It's about time he has his fair share. :wave: chewy!

And :hug: for your husband.

Don't know how I missed this. Great news! :hug:

Thanks! It was great news!

Yes, October is a great month. It has Halloween in it! :whee2:



Bombs away! And yes, drinks and a little magic sounds like just what the witch doctor ordered! I'll hope on my broom and meet you. Where would you like to go?

Oh, and just for the record, it's the transfer case. The estimate is $3500. A used one would be $3100 and only a 6 month warranty, vs. a year. Of course, the new one will take 6 days to get here. Guess I will get a lot done around the house this week.

Most importantly, DH's bone scan showed that the cancer hasn't spread! :whee:

*tear* Tear of happiness! I'm so glad to hear this news!!!

It's about time he has his fair share. :wave: chewy!

And :hug: for your husband.

Thanks! I'll make sure he knows that the hugs are from you!

*tear* Tear of happiness! I'm so glad to hear this news!!!

Ooooh! I know! We did the happy dance in our kitchen! Well, it was more of a waltz, while he hummed, but we were very happy! :D

Yes, October is a great month. It has Halloween in it! :whee2:

Most importantly, DH's bone scan showed that the cancer hasn't spread! :whee:
Fantastic news!! Sorry to hear about the gall stones though. Fortunately, that surgery is a piece of cake. I had it last year, Schooby just had it a month ago.

Fantastic news!! Sorry to hear about the gall stones though. Fortunately, that surgery is a piece of cake. I had it last year, Schooby just had it a month ago.

Yep! That's what we hear. I'm sure that will be on next year's agenda!

Well, my FIL reported back to MD Anderson today to start prep work for the ablation of his tumor. When he met with the Drs., he was told that after the radiologist looked at the scans (Apparently he uses different viewing instruments) and the tumor is much larger than they thought. Now, they want to do an incision and remove it. (The last procedure was a needle and an ultrasound). It is most probably not metastasized prostate cancer, but renal cancer. At 89, surgery is not an easy option, but it may be the only option.

I will :pray: for him. :comfort:

Well, my FIL reported back to MD Anderson today to start prep work for the ablation of his tumor. When he met with the Drs., he was told that after the radiologist looked at the scans (Apparently he uses different viewing instruments) and the tumor is much larger than they thought. Now, they want to do an incision and remove it. (The last procedure was a needle and an ultrasound). It is most probably not metastasized prostate cancer, but renal cancer. At 89, surgery is not an easy option, but it may be the only option. :comfort:

:heart::pray::hug:

Well, my FIL reported back to MD Anderson today to start prep work for the ablation of his tumor. When he met with the Drs., he was told that after the radiologist looked at the scans (Apparently he uses different viewing instruments) and the tumor is much larger than they thought. Now, they want to do an incision and remove it. (The last procedure was a needle and an ultrasound). It is most probably not metastasized prostate cancer, but renal cancer. At 89, surgery is not an easy option, but it may be the only option.


:hug: :comfort:

Thanks for the hugs and prayers! He has a couple more tests tomorrow and then back to Houston on Monday to talk to the surgeon and find out what his new treatment plan.

:hug:

Well, we are in high gear getting ready for surgery on Tuesday. Couple of projects and general cleaning and I think we are ready. We should only have to mow once more this weekend.

Now though, we have a new wrinkle. My FIL's tumor on his kidney is not prostate cancer, but renal cancer. He is scheduled to have the tumor and part of his kidney removed on the 18th, 10 days after DH. His surgery will be in Houston, so I doubt we will be able to go, but lots of other family members will be there.

I never really thought about it, but it's far less invasive to remove the entire kidney than part of one, because more tissue is cut, blood vessels have to be rerouted, etc. The recovery time is twice as long and he will probably need a transfusion. I think he is wanting to keep as much kidney tissue as possible, because my MIL was on dialysis for the last few years of her life and he knows the risks. He has until 24 hours before surgery to opt for full removal. They said that either way he has about a 5% chance of recurrence, and then it would take years to become of any threat. At 89, I think his chances are good for remission.

Anyway, I feel like I'm breathing underwater again. I know that this too shall pass, but my days are this sort of weird high speed, slow-motion.

Well, we are in high gear getting ready for surgery on Tuesday. Couple of projects and general cleaning and I think we are ready. We should only have to mow once more this weekend.

Now though, we have a new wrinkle. My FIL's tumor on his kidney is not prostate cancer, but renal cancer. He is scheduled to have the tumor and part of his kidney removed on the 18th, 10 days after DH. His surgery will be in Houston, so I doubt we will be able to go, but lots of other family members will be there.

I never really thought about it, but it's far less invasive to remove the entire kidney than part of one, because more tissue is cut, blood vessels have to be rerouted, etc. The recovery time is twice as long and he will probably need a transfusion. I think he is wanting to keep as much kidney tissue as possible, because my MIL was on dialysis for the last few years of her life and he knows the risks. He has until 24 hours before surgery to opt for full removal. They said that either way he has about a 5% chance of recurrence, and then it would take years to become of any threat. At 89, I think his chances are good for remission.

Anyway, I feel like I'm breathing underwater again. I know that this too shall pass, but my days are this sort of weird high speed, slow-motion.
:comfort: hope it works out

Well, we are in high gear getting ready for surgery on Tuesday. Couple of projects and general cleaning and I think we are ready. We should only have to mow once more this weekend.

Now though, we have a new wrinkle. My FIL's tumor on his kidney is not prostate cancer, but renal cancer. He is scheduled to have the tumor and part of his kidney removed on the 18th, 10 days after DH. His surgery will be in Houston, so I doubt we will be able to go, but lots of other family members will be there.

I never really thought about it, but it's far less invasive to remove the entire kidney than part of one, because more tissue is cut, blood vessels have to be rerouted, etc. The recovery time is twice as long and he will probably need a transfusion. I think he is wanting to keep as much kidney tissue as possible, because my MIL was on dialysis for the last few years of her life and he knows the risks. He has until 24 hours before surgery to opt for full removal. They said that either way he has about a 5% chance of recurrence, and then it would take years to become of any threat. At 89, I think his chances are good for remission.

Anyway, I feel like I'm breathing underwater again. I know that this too shall pass, but my days are this sort of weird high speed, slow-motion.


:comfort: He will be in my prayers.

Let us know what happens.

Will be thinking of you and yours, thearteest!

Well, we are in high gear getting ready for surgery on Tuesday. Couple of projects and general cleaning and I think we are ready. We should only have to mow once more this weekend.

Now though, we have a new wrinkle. My FIL's tumor on his kidney is not prostate cancer, but renal cancer. He is scheduled to have the tumor and part of his kidney removed on the 18th, 10 days after DH. His surgery will be in Houston, so I doubt we will be able to go, but lots of other family members will be there.

I never really thought about it, but it's far less invasive to remove the entire kidney than part of one, because more tissue is cut, blood vessels have to be rerouted, etc. The recovery time is twice as long and he will probably need a transfusion. I think he is wanting to keep as much kidney tissue as possible, because my MIL was on dialysis for the last few years of her life and he knows the risks. He has until 24 hours before surgery to opt for full removal. They said that either way he has about a 5% chance of recurrence, and then it would take years to become of any threat. At 89, I think his chances are good for remission.

Anyway, I feel like I'm breathing underwater again. I know that this too shall pass, but my days are this sort of weird high speed, slow-motion.

I'm sorry you have so much to deal with :hug: I hope all goes as planned for everyone!