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I am a lucky, lucky girl
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Lucky that my tire blew out 30 miles from Bozeman, rather than on a mountain pass in Idaho. Lucky that Wal-Mart of all places had the freaky-sized tires that fit on my Jaguar. Say what you will about Wal-Mart, they were totally awesome to me today. And I took the opportunity to buy a Verizon throwaway phone that might actually WORK in the wilds rather than the Virgin Mobile I have already.
I started to change the tire myself, but was really freaked out by the giant semis passing by at 90 miles per hour, and decided to wait on help instead. Then I drove at geriatric speeds to buy some new tires. The blowout was impressive, the tire just… exploded. Melted.
I am back camped out in a motel for the night. I’m feeling kind of shaky. I might just drive through to Seattle tomorrow rather than make my scheduled stop in Spokane. I think I’ve had enough.
I did visit Mount Rushmore, there are some videos if you click through to my YouTube profile from the link at right. I found it very moving, sentimental fool that I am. Also, I have a giant soft spot for Teddy Roosevelt. I spent a lot of time at Sagamore Hill as a kid.
(Special thanks to koroshiya, whose Perfect Way mix collection got me through a very bad five hours.)
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Sara, I’m so glad you are okay, that everything worked out tidily, and that you enjoyed Rushmore. Sending calming vibes.
Oh jeez, I’m glad that’s where you got a flat, too. Good call on limping into town instead of fixing it on the highway. So many people get hit doing exactly that; why risk it??
I wrote that unclearly. I waved a nice elderly couple down on I-90, called AAA from their cel phone, and had AAA’s guy come and risk his life to change the tire. :) xo
Wow, I am so glad you are safe! (And Umi, too.) AAA is teh awesome, isn’t it?
Sara, I’m very sorry you had to go through that, and very glad you’re all right!
that happened to me on the PA turnpike…i was lucky as well, because i was in the right lane (and able to pull off easily) and there was no cars behind me for a mile. i know the feeling. i couldn’t drive for a few days after that. i’m so glad you’re okay.
I have to get back on the road tomorrow and I am dreading it. Anyone want to give me and one pissed-off cat a driver for the Bozeman-Seattle run? Because I am seriously thinking I would rather move to Montana then get back behind the wheel of that car.
Good luck for the rest of your journey, sara. I’m glad you were safe through the day today.
Glad you’re okay. I know the feeling of being uncomfortable behind the wheel. I’ll be thinking of you.
Yikes, I’m so glad you’re ok. I don’t know if hanging out for a couple of days before driving will make it better or worse… but do what you need to.
Blow outs are scary. Glad to know you’re ok. Poor kitty, give her some hugs and drive safe.
i am quite glad you and umi are okay! and i am glad you liked the cds, they were the least i could do. i hope you have a much better rest of the trip, with no major incidents. fingers crossed!