Today actually started out to be a slow one, went to the Thriftstore and consigned Items, picked up my Check and thought I'd head to the Bank because that's where the Money goes. Anyways, I did change my Mind once I saw the Line. So I got back into the Car and drove home. Like I've said, a normal dull day.
A bit along on the Interstate I saw a Woman in a long Coat walking along the Shoulder lane, leaving her Car behind. She had quite a Distance to walk still, so I pulled over and waited.
The Lady got into my Car and explained that she'd like to stop at the next Gas station. She was a bit upset about her broken down Car and thankful that I've had stopped.
2 Minutes into the Drive I've heard a loud Pop to my Car, I've checked but saw nothing. The little Lady then said that I've must have hit a big Rock along the side, nothing special. Yes, nothing special !
Back on the Interstate, there, I've heard a loud ' Ka-Dong ' , and I knew, right then, that I had a flat one - Tire, that is! While I tried to make my way home save and sound I've had a gazillion Cars passing me by, with people in them pointing and yelling. ... And I just thought to myself that the Universe really knows when to screw you , apparently right after you've done YOUR own good Deed for the day !!
I've made it to the Front Gate...
But what if I couldn't reach A. ? I had to pick up the Kids from School in a few Minutes, so I called his Cell.
A. was at a Fair on Fort Lewis, there was no way of knowing if he'd even hear his Phone ring. Should I walk to School ? Get towed ? Who else could I call, who could help me ? I tried. He picked up. Thank you, phew. After a short Explanation of why and what had happened I waited ... what else could I have done really?!!
I stood leaning against my Car and watched people pass by. I've seen them look at the Damage and I've heard a lot of BS- remarks, YES, I know that a flat Tire isn't a nice thing to have ... DUUUH !!
I've waited like a Dog tied to a Pole, until a Couple came by, stopped and looked closer and ... HOLD YOUR BREATH NOW... asked if I needed help!
He's a Mechanic, oh boy, I was in Luck !! He got out my Spare and refilled the Air in it just in Time for A.
to get down and dirty in his Slacks to change a Tire... Yay !!
So thank you strange Couple from the Visitors Center for not just walking by with a Grin. And thank you A. for getting your beige Slacks all covered in Dirt just to get me Home.
