Hubby was a coupla hours away yesterday when his car began gushing oil and stalled. 

He had it towed to a garage and caught a ride home.

The oil drain plug was completely gone.  It is unknown if there is any permanent damage, but as of a few minutes ago, the garage called and said that it was running and sounded fine.

We got our regular oil change only 250 miles ago.  I called our regular garage, where we spend hundreds, sometimes thousands a year on our multiple older cars.  They said they would make it right, even if we needed a new engine.

What a hassle for poor hubby.  He looked forward to driving after a year of no driving at all, no freedom, and he has had nothing but trouble since he became eligible.

He will be home alone with the oldest daughter for the weekend, as I am off to Omaha with the youngest four.  They (hubby and #1) were hoping to go canoeing and go to movies and out to dinner.  Won't be able to do any of that without this car.  (Because of restriction, it is the only car equipped and legal for him to drive.) 

He's on his way to pick it up now.  Wish him luck!