I never did get to write poetry today, but I did get my car back, and met quite a few of my neighbors (running around after G kept me from meeting most of them), and had a sandwich at the station while waiting for my second train. I also got home at a decent hour this time.
To be honest, I think this whole car things did a wonderful thing to my mood. I can actually accomplish stuff, by myself! Including take my poor broken car to my mechanic who is about an hour from where I live, without calling anyone to give me a ride. And pay for it without borrowing money from anyone, which is a nice change.
Go me, I really am unstoppable.