She hath forsaken me

This morning my scooter would not start, & I missed riding on this relatively warm day!!!! Alas! Yesterday I had no problems, but today I tried to start her & she cranked out this sick, whining sound that landed with a sputter. Not a happy sound. I will apply whatever sorry mechanical skills I have, & hope for the best. Hopefully, I will not have to drag her to the mechanic guy, and have a senseless discussion about carburetors, pistons, & air valves, then a whopping bill. Any parts that need to be ordered of course will not be in stock, & have to come from Korea by canoe, & take 'six thousand years.' Wah. Wah. Wah.