Bleurgh...

[denny]

So. Arrived at Whitby rather late last night. At least I got here, which is more than can be said for my car - it blew up somewhere between Leeds and Scarbororough. We abandoned it in a pub car park and caught a rather expensive taxi from there to here, arriving just in time to get a few drinks in before the pub closed. I had a pint, which meant of course that I was completely pissed and could barely walk home.

A cold and lonely night's unrest later, I finally gave in the third time I woke up, at 8am, and went out for a walk. Went back later to find gothslut and giolla just getting up, and now we're in a cafe. Meanwhile no-one is returning my begging messages, so I've no easy or affordable way of getting back to my car, despite the fact that the landlady at the pub has very nicely found a mechanic who was willing to fix it this morning.

Arse. So far, I'm wishing I'd stayed at home. Hopefully the weekend will improve, eh?

Update: actually, I've just realised it won't until I get the car sorted out. I've been stuck like this before (not that I drive a lot of crappy cars, oh no), and I don't like being stranded and not knowing what can be done about it.

Comments

[aiwendel.livejournal.com]

Meep!
good luck with the car!
hitchhike? bus? more expensive taxi's? Pay mechanic over phone - but he probably needs the keys ... um...
(wonder if you can join the AA or similar on the spot to help them get you out of trouble? they can tow you places as well as fix you...)

Am sure the rest of the week end will be wonderful- after all it can only get better! :)
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[tacohell.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry that it started crappy babe. I'm sure things WILL get better - try your best to forget about it for a couple of days and enjoy yourself...

See you when you get back :)

[uberredfraggle.livejournal.com]

aw. hope it gets better. go have lots of fun. maybe see you tuesday?

[lzz.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I hope you get it fixed...unfortunately I can't help as I'm not even insured until (hopefully) later this afternoon, and then I'm heading south, which is the wrong way...
but you're not stranded - there are always buses and trains, although I know they don't inspire confidence.
Hope the rest of the weekend improves...

[rathenar.livejournal.com]

Denny - the Coastliner coach service will get you back from Whitby to Leeds if need be, and I recommend it - very efficient and cheap, nice comfy seats etc. Just don't use the trains because at this time of year the timetable barely exists; the buses are far better. (I used to live in the area and commuted to Leeds on a weekly basis, so I know...)

If you can tell me which pub you broke down at I may even be able to advise how to get back there by public transport, btw :)

[dennyd.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to say 'thanks' for the helpful tips, and the offer of help with route-planning :) I managed to blag lifts off of passing goths in the end...