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I wish. They were all unrelated and happened at different times. The TV's light engine (rear projector) went south for the winter. A common problem with the particular TV I had.

A seal in the lower spray arm of the dishwasher self-destructed leaking all manner of water all over the floor.

The switch on the lower oven quit switching.

The garage door opener motor control circuit died one morning (smoked).

It was spread over a week. Quite frankly, the dish washer and oven were not a huge surprise. They are both 17 years old.

Not complaining about it. Although it would have been a bit nicer had they spread out the love and not gone so close together.

We hosted Thanksgiving for friends and family. I just ripped out the sautering iron and patched the oven switch on so we could use it. We washed dishes by hand as the dishwasher tanked the night before. I manually raised the garage door and once the cars were in, shut it.

The big ticket item was the TV. Everyone wanted to see the Cowboy game. So we bought a new one.

No matter what though, I will get my Cobra. I do not mind a little hard work. The benefit will be worth it. It's only a year. I will make it happen. I just did not want to give up the occasional road trips and helping others with their cars.

At this point in time, I do not seem to have any other choice.