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Didn't know if I'd make it.

Van broke down, had to leave it by the roadside -- the wait for the AAA tow truck is about 4 hours! So I ended up locking up and walking home. Ten years ago, I wouldn't have given it much thought. Today I wasn't sure I could make it, but I did. Exhausted, breathing a bit heavy and shaky, but me and my cane made it! Now I just have to wait for AAA to call and say they're here.
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Poppies · 61-69, F
Glad you made it! How far was the walk?
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@Poppies Not sure. A mile, maybe?? Seemed like forever to me.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
AND THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES. The tow truck came early, before my son was home to drive the key to the driver, so I ended up walking my van key back down the highway to him. Tired, out of breath, but made it. Not too bad. But then, in order to get a ride back to the house, I had to climb what was pretty much a ladder to get into the truck's passenger seat-- it looked like the size of a semi. Almost fell on my first try, twisted my right knee, but the driver helped get me up and in on the second try. Then, when he stopped at the corner to drop me off, getting down from that height I slipped and twisted the left knee a bit. For a minute I was afraid I wouldn't be able to walk back to the house, but it felt better after maybe 15-20 seconds of rest and I made it back inside. I'd lay down, but I figure I want to answer the phone if the garage calls to ask what's wrong with the van. :(
Degbeme · 70-79, M
@ChipmunkErnie What the hell! Nice they are having it towed elsewhere for you. Take it easy today.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@Degbeme They used to do all kinds of repairs, but then they were bought out by a national corporation and slowly cut back on their services.
Degbeme · 70-79, M
@ChipmunkErnie Makes you wonder how they can stay in business just doing that. Especially when so many other places offer those services too.
Nick1 · 61-69, M
All towing cos are like that. Now a days hard to get good service.
Degbeme · 70-79, M
That`s nuts you had to wait that long and they still hadn`t shown up. They could have at least called you to tell you they`d be late
Degbeme · 70-79, M
@ChipmunkErnie Tell them not to tow it!! 😲 At least put your feet up until your son gets there, then go to bed.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@Degbeme Well, it's got to be towed to the garage to get fixed. I'd go to bed, but then if AAA or the police call I might miss the call. :( Plus my wife was in hospital several days last week, and I want to be sure someone is near a phone if she has any more problems and the memory-care facility calls.
Degbeme · 70-79, M
@ChipmunkErnie I hope all works out for you. Sorry to here about your wife.

 
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