Thanks, I do have AAA.
As I said, I gave serious consideration as to whether or not to post this description of my experience with this particular dealer. When I asked the folks on the maintenance forum (where I posted about the timing belt debacle), they seemed to think it was a good idea.
What I'd really like is to have my car back as it was
before the engine was damaged by this faulty repair, so I could find someone else to do it right. Not gonna happen, I know! (
Unless I can find a way to defeat the time/space continuum, of course!)