I decided to use my tax money this year on my truck, seeing as I plan on her lasting...oh....the rest of my damn life. so I had my wonderful brother go over her from front bumper to tailgate with a fine tooth comb. and what do you know? he managed to find lots o' work that needed to be done. LOL shocks and sparks and brakes to name just some.

but I had a budget. and apparantly the bill went over, because at the end of the invoice was a "because I love you" discount. and can I just tell you, it's like driving a brand new vehicle. she's...TIGHT. and responsive. and actually drives LIKE A TRUCK now. I've driven her twice since the overhaul, and both times I had perma-grin.