Atmosphere

Well, things didn't go as hoped. I picked up the Escape and noticed right away that it wasn't shifting right. Revving too high and gear changes not happening as quickly as they should. Somehow coolant and transmission fluid got mixed. The coolant reservoir fractured, spraying the mix of liquid all over the engine bay and the underside of the hood. Not good at all, and the transmission may be fucked thanks to the contamination. So, here we are again.

New employer pushed my start date back to next Monday. I should have something set up by then. I have to, because I am running out of ... everything down here.

The FNSLGS that became a pillar of support for me during this ill-advised self-imposed exile got hit with some kind of nasty tax liability this week. Bad enough that the state required the store to stop doing business until they can make a downpayment on the bill. Its a backbreaking hit, and the store has launched a crowdfunding campaign to try and stay afloat. I can't help right now, it's kicking my ass. Lemonjuice McGee's is a good store, building good communities in an area that needs them. I hope they get through this.

I'm going to go get in some Gran Turismo time. Taking my refuges where I can this morning.