I've been told often I should write a book. My own brother at one point during one epic adventure, stated I really needed to write the book, because nobody would f''''' believe it.
I shared with them my brothers words, which were again encouraged by my therapist. Once again agreeing the title should reflect on the topic .... You wouldn't f'''' believe it, if I told you. The girls offered me a book signing at their place of business and told me they'd buy it. I left them hanging as it was....
And who knew the very next day I would have another one of those wonderful days that only happen in my life..... and you wouldn't f''' believe it if I told you, but here you go....
Today ~
I woke up expecting my ducks. I had an early appointment, so I admit, I was hoping they would come early like the chicks did. Turns out, the call came a little bit later so the day started out, feeling like I'm running behind already. Really hate that feeling even though I'm 15 minutes ahead of schedule ....
Didn't get much time to set them up or play with them, and I had to get chores done and go.
Olympia, a good hour away. Big job, needing a couple hours of my time. Got there ON TIME and got it done. Headed home. Oh crap, forgot a picture. Turn around and go back. Thankfully only a few minutes into the freeway easy turn around. Get what I need and head home again.
Cruising down the freeway 60+ and I start hearing this horrific noise. I think it's the motor home next to me at first. So I speed up and get around and away from him. Remember I said 'speed up'.
Unfortunately, the noise came with me. Somethings wrong with my car. Thankfully there's the exit. As I pull up to the stop sign, you can really hear this grinding squealing shrieking noise. You'd think I was driving on a rim. No problems with the steering wheel. Doesn't seem like I have a flat. Thankfully, there's the gas station a block away.
Creeping slow, probably pissing everyone behind me off..... I make it to the station and almost into a parking spot. And the worst noise yet. So I stopped. Shut off the car and got out. Walked around the whole car.
No flat tires, no smoke, nothing looks wrong or out of place. So I walk around the car again, this time grabbing a tire and pulling it back and forth. Left front, doesn't move, we're good. Left rear, cool. Right rear, this is getting weird. Right front..... I barely grab the tire and the whole wheel tips and pretty much falls over. I'm only 5'3" and not that damn strong.
Oly wow! My whole wheel tire and all is falling off my car.
How I made it down the freeway to the exit and then to the gas station, is nothing short of a miracle.
I called for my roadside assistance and think about how blessed I am.
Of course, while I'm waiting a couple guys leaving the store ask if everythings ok. I tell them my wheels falling off and I'm just waiting for my tow. The first guy says no way, your lug nuts are probably loose, here let me look. He grabs my tire and sees it's falling off...."Holy crap", your lucky to be alive!". Tell me about it. And off they go.
Still waiting another couple guys pull up to the station. Everything ok? My wheel fell off just waiting for my tow. No way, here let me see. I bet your bearing is just coming out. So he grabs my tire and quickly lets go. "Holy crap", your lucky...... Yep. I know. Just waiting for my tow.
Oh, your ball joint came off.
good thing you weren't going fast.
Dude, I was on the freeway.
NO WAY
Get to Les Schwab, they take the tire off....
Good thing you weren't going very fast...
Dude, I was on the freeway.
NO WAY
WAY....
It's called a MIRACLE.
On the positive side. I'm alive to pay the bill.
This day could have been so much worse!!
You just gotta love days like these.
Blessed by God,
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for Stopping by,
Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.
