On my way back from a business trip on Friday I noticed the oil and coolant lights both flashing. So I drove to the nearest oil change place and had them look at it.

Apparently, one of the engine gaskets has blown so that my oil and my coolant are mixing. Gaskets can be replaced, but apparently there is something else wrong with the engine as well. So I need a new engine.

I can drive my car for short distances, but it won't last long. I arranged for a secretary to drive me in to work tomorrow, and hopefully I can work something out with either her or one of the other secretaries who live within 10 miles of my home to make sure I get to work for the next few weeks until I can get this repaired or put something else on the road.

My brother-in-law is going to look into seeing if he can find a used engine. I'm also going to talk to my employer about getting an advance on my salary. I have to call and cancel the fitting for the partial plate for my teeth. This engine will probably run me about about $2000. I can manage this; it is just incovenient and is making me reset some of my plans a few months.