The end of 2008 is swiftly approaching and today we 'celebrated' our FOURTH event which has prompted Mr. Adventure and me to name 2008. Let me explain:
Event #One:
On our way this summer to our fabulous camping getaway
all was well, we were closing in on our destination, when we
heard this loud bang -
We immediately pulled over to discover that our 4 year old camper
had a blown tire. Thankfully after a good samaritan's assistance and
approx. $100 later....we replaced the tire and were able to enjoy
our camping trip.
Event #Two:
Once again as we were traveling to another camping location,
Mr. Adventure and I were noticing how much the "wind' was
affecting the way our truck was handling. Seriously, we didn't
HEAR the wind, but the truck kept swaying. So, Mrs. Adventure
suggested that we might want to pull over and investigate. Sure
enough, it wasn't the wind.....it was a FLAT tire on the back of our
completely over-loaded, camper-hauling pick up truck. We were able
to change the tire, with the special supplies we had purchased at the
demise of the camper tire on the previous trip, and $400 we now have
four new truck tires.
Event #Three:
As I have been mentioning in my blogs....this is the winter to beat all
winters....it just keeps snowing, even when the weatherman doesn't
predict it! So Mr. Adventure has been plowing, plowing and then
plowing our driveway. And just to make it more fun, our 60 year
old farm tractor blew a tire. So, once again, we had to spend $$$$$
and replace / repair the tire. I am so glad that Mr. Adventure's nickname
is Mr. Handyman! :0)
Event #Four:
Today....as we were sailing along on wonderfully BARE roads in my
new car with BRAND new snow tires - Four Brand new tires.....two
of which are less than 24 hours old....I happened upon a large road
sign which had blown down in my lane on Route 81. (while travelling
at 65 miles per hour) and yes, I hit the road sign. And yes, I blew
out one of my brand new tires. And now there is a large whole in
my brand new tire. And to make it even more dramatic, we did
NOT make it to our destination - Our granddaughters 4th birthday
party. We are planning to try again tomorrow, but don't even know
if there will be a birthday celebration.....so we'll see what tomorrow
brings.
But to get to my point....in the Adventure Household we have
deemed 2008, you guessed it:
The Year Of the Tire !
2 comments:
That's to bad! Lets pray next year is better. Good thing you have a handyman for a hubby!
I am so sorry! Thank God you are both injury free, though!
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