I'm still in Vermont, but there is good news: I managed to get the car into the shop, and late yesterday afternoon the mechanics replaced the rear brakes and rotors. So it should be available for pickup this morning. And then, after I tote my kids to the train station, I'll head home.

The whole brake situation has been unfortunate, but at least I've had a place to stay, family to hang out with, and really nice garage guys. Yesterday I did manage to get in a few hours of work as well, when the pack of five kids all went out for the afternoon together. So I'm not feeling entirely behindhand.

Now I get to go home and deal with Car Troubles Part 2: Rust Edition.