Robin,
    Seems cars are like people, they just get sick and tired of being in the 
heat and cold, and finally just give out.  I have never had as much vehicle 
troubles as when I moved back here.  Southern Calif is relativly dry, so 
vehicles seem to preform much better and last much much longer.
   Sheeesh, I didn't know about your Mom.  I'm sorry to hear of all her bad 
luck, and yet glad to know she is doing much better.
                                             Patti
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