Well, I made significant contributions to the local economy today.

Local Nissan dealer:

89 Nissan 4x2 pickup

-- R&R both rotors
-- Turn rotors
-- Pack front wheel bearings
-- Replace brake pads

-- R&R rear drums
-- Replace both rear wheel cylinders
-- Replace brake shoes
-- Turn drums
-- Replace brake hardware (springs, clips, etc.)

-- Bleed brake system

-- Replace shifter boot

$805.35

Local plastic surgeon

-- Remove basal cell carcenoma from right ear
-- Skin graft onto spot from which carcenoma was removed

$2,000.00

Hospital charges for:

-- OR
-- Anesthesia
-- Pre-op stuff
-- Post-op stuff
-- Miscellaneous stuff

$1,500.00

At least I can drive the truck.