So last night we pulled into the walmart here in Forrest City. I checked the transmission fluid and it smelt wicked burnt, so I spent the morning calling shops to get a filter change. All were swamped with work. It looked like we were gonna be stuck here for the weekend. First Choice Automotives was the hero. Though he straight up told me it would be a waste of money because the symptoms pointed to the entire transmission being bad.
Optimist as I am, I had them do it anyway. Truth is though: I’m fucked. Matilda needs a new transmission. Or I need a new bus.Guys, I’m crying.I love this bus so much. It’s the only home Galixy has known and the only home Atreyu remembers. I already miss it and it’s still driving.What are my options? Hope to make it back to montana and hope my mom lets me keep her there after I part out the engine and hope to purchase a new bus? It won’t ever be the same. Driving this piece of art has been such an experience. I’m so grateful for all the places she brought us. All the messages she helped me spread. All the times she kept us safe. Should I just replace the transmission and save enough money to replace the bus the next time it fails 2-3 years from now? stretch out my art a little longer? Not like I have the money for either thing right now.On a lighter note, we’re at spring park. it’s a gorgeous area. The kids have been playing in the creek. They are so funny and carefree.
And I’m here mapping my path of demise and weighing the risks and gambles.I fed the boys some holiday taters. Took my time, crying and touching Bugus.Tonight we’ll go back to this walmart parking lot. Tomorrow I start heading towards Montana. Oh the adventures I will miss going there.I’m so sad.Loving you through this
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Matilda the Bugus 