I'm another one you've inspired with the ebay auto-shopping deal. Something about going from dealership to dealership makes me a real cranky pants, so it is great to hear how well this has gone for you.
Your exchange with OT is enlightenening, but this especially caught my eye:
Originally Posted By: MotherMovingOn
I am REALLY trying to get to an acceptance place with Jackie. I feel I need to get over this hurdle for me to be happy. I need to extend an olive branch and blaze the trail so that when we do meet (which is inevitable) I can know that I was the one who was the bigger person. It's not about being right for the sake of being right, it's about battling my demons and conquering my fears.
One the one hand, I say good for you, but OTOH, do you have to set such a high bar for the rest of us? Let us know exactly how you plan to get to such a charitable place, wouldya?