a truck update
got the truck back last night -- didnt hear anything abnormal. everything was good with the indicators. seemed to be running ok. only paid 28.95 for an oil change (although, when they brought the bill, it was $35 -- I argued them back down since it was quoted at 28.95 -- $5 for rags and misc. incidentals added to the price of an oil change seemed excessive.)
this morning, i noticed it is running differently, which may be due to the fact i have a fully functioning alternator again, but seems a bit louder than ever. and, of course, now the brakes are starting to squeak, although the inspection didn't note anything, so maybe that's just moisture.
whenever i get a car back, i'm hypersensitive about it.
and yes, cynedd, i do have a black cloud. it only stops me from smiling 99.5 percent of the time.