history: I could not get my lawn mower to work. I have to order a bunch of parts now and it's a bummer! I could not get my lawn mower to work. 
current: did you take it in to get fixed?
next: Sorry *I cannot get it to work. No, I can't afford that really. I have to order a bunch of parts now and it's a bummer! I would have someone come mow it for a quick 20 but they don't show up.