Well, we finally got the ol' jalopy's engine running this morning! Little bit of a rough start, but once it got going it just purred like a cat. I think we may have gotten the exhaust unplugged, which prompted the engine to run. Makes sense because everyone knows an engine can't run if the exhaust is plugged. So all we're waiting for now is for the front bumper to come in. Oh, and it appears the tires are rolling better now too since the exhaust was unplugged in the basement. So, things are moving along nicely.



(Interpretation for those who don't understand "car talk." Tubby purred for me this morning. I think he pooped yesterday which means things are finally starting to work the way they should - in & out. I think he's feeling even better now because it's starting to come out the other end instead of just going in. And the only thing I'm waiting for now is the head bumpies. And the tires rolling better means he's getting around better because he pooped in the downstairs litterbox instead of the one we have in the foyer. And yes, Phred, we're starting to think he's milking it because why did all the progress happen when we weren't home?)