Thanks for the kind words, everyone.
Star, my initial quote for repairs is $1,500, but that could go higher once they start working on it. My insurance deductible is $250, so that's all that has to come out of my pocket. It's a 2010 Toyota Corolla, with 96,000 miles on it. I'm hoping to get at least 200,000 miles out of her before I start looking for a new one.
Today is our company holiday lunch. Fran wants to go to the local Mexican restaurant. I'm not crazy about Mexican food, but they have chicken and burgers too. The boss will be handing out the yearly bonus, so hoping for the best.
Have a great day, gang!