Tulsa, OK

The tow truck driver was very friendly and assured me that the owner of the repair shop was reasonabley priced and would do a good job. However, he wouldn’t be in until 8 am on Monday. Imagine, a mechanic that doesn’t work on Sundays. Nothing we could do but wait. My 5 day trip would now take at least 10 days.

Once I knew the name of the Motel, I called my daughter-in-law, Suzi. She then booked a room for us on the internet, and saved us a little money.

When we carried what we needed from the car; ice chest, clothes, medicine, etc., we were totally exhausted, hot and sweaty. While Morgan took a cool shower, I called Candy and both sons to let them know we were safe and where we were.

A nice room, air-conditioned with a tv, ice box, and two comfortable queen-sized beds. After my turn cooling off in the shower, it’s off to bed for both of us.

The next morning it was back to the car for the things I’d forgotten. I was very glad I had refilled my medications and gotten a box of syringes for my insulin. After retrieving those things it was off to breakfast.

Back in our room we watched tv and napped most of the day. Then out again for supper. After supper, Morgan opted for a swim, and since the pool was right outside our door where I could keep an eye on him, I couldn’t see why not.

Next morning (Monday) we repacked our stuff in the car and waited for the mechanic. He didn’t arrive util 8:30. He told me he almost didn’t come in, as he was very sick. “But I’m glad I did,” he told me. In 10 minutes, he and another mechanic had an estimate for me. Less than $100. Wonderful!

Morgan and I walked down to the Waffle House for breakfast and let the mechanics get to work. They were nearly done by the time we got back. They checked all the wheels, all the fluids, and the brake lines. We were ready to go.

The remainder of our trip was uneventful and we made it home by 3pm, safe and sound.

If you’re ever in Rolla, MO stop and say hello. And if you need emergency repairs, call AAA and tell them you want to go to Tom’s Auto Service on King’s Highway.

And thanks to my daughter Candy for letting me use her space here at 451press to tell my tale.