Knock On Wood

Over the past few days, I have been thinking just how my car has been acting lovely for the past 6 months or so. But every time I would think that I would tell myself, "stop that!" Didn't want to jinx myself but sure enough, it happened. I put gas in my car today (for $2.99/gallon!!!) & then drove around the block to go use the ATM. My car would not hold the idle, it kinda just died. Shit! So I use the ATM....might as well have some money right....all the while thinking what was I going to do? Turned it back on & it still had an almost non-existent idle so I just kept pumping the gas pedal for about a minute & sure enough, the engine began idling normally. Drove a little & pulled into another parking lot just to make sure I had the problem 'fixed' & all was good. Even turned on the A/C & the idle held. My mechanic refuses to come fix my car unless it's not moving. His motto: if it ain't broke don't fix it. My motto: if I'm willing to pay what do you care?