Since Mother doesn't drive anymore, we have taken over the 1991 Plymouth Acclaim and all of the idiosyncrasies that go with her. The steering wheel squeals when you turn it, various pieces of trim are flapping, she has a bad left ball joint and the brakes failed last week.
When I look out to the driveway, I can't help but think of her as the "Queen" that wreck of a boat in the 1951 film starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Mr. Allnut, played by Bogart, has to constantly make repairs on the boat as he and Miss Sayer make their way down the river. His repairs included forging a new prop, "kick her in the slats" and tying rags to keep her steam up.
Last week, the role of Mr. Allnut was played by "Pete" who worked his magic on the brakes.
We can only hope that our "Queen" will fulfill her mission and get us through the winter.
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