I was going to post something earlier, but then I decided to save it for later. And then I got in my car and turned the key in the ignition, heard a very loud crack, like you hear when a fuse blows in your house, and my car went, very softly, “Rrr, rrr, rrr.” So I called Triple-A and told them to send me the battery truck. Yep. It was the battery.
All I can say is, better now than this morning after shul. And better tonight than tomorrow, 45 minutes before shul. And definitely better now than on the way home from the Outer Banks last week.
Bought the battery from Triple-A, guy who came to check mine installed it, we chatted about the two gun tattoos on his arm and Yom Kippur (I told him that I really needed the car tomorrow, and he asked about the holiday).
That, and the dog ate my homework, is why no Caturday post today. I’ll try to find time tomorrow.
Oh, wait. Tig came out of the garage after Battery Guy left, and was cleaning his paws. Sure enough, he’d stepped in the white powder that got knocked off my battery. I swept up the rest and locked him out of the garage. Yeesh. Acid powder. That stuff can’t be good for him.
Meryl;
To quote wikipedia “The corrosive white powder sometimes found around the battery terminals is usually lead sulfate which is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. It is also corrosive to the eyes, skin and any metal parts of the automobile with which it may come in contact.”
So no, it isn’t good for him, so please keep an eye on him and make sure he hasn’t poisoned himself.
It might be a much better idea to keep him inside, permanently.
Meryl
Call the Vet and find out. I think you can neutralize it with baking soda and water or apple juice.
G’mar chatima tovah, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.
Have an easy and meaningful fast…but remember to feed the kitties!