Last week, I was supposed to visit a new client. Joe still can't shop, with his back, so I did an online pickup order. Off I went. No problem. When I arrived home, I left the car out on the driveway in the sun shine. Our driveway is 100m long, and I left my purse in the car, ready to leave for 2:45.
Out I went to start it for my volunteer work. The car was totally dead. We hadn't driven anywhere for a week. What with Joe's back, and all. I hadn't thought anything about it! Not only that, but I'd left the keys in the ignition. Rookie move.
I thought that the lights would automatically go out. They do not if the keys are in the ignition, methinks.
I quick call to CAA and I patiently waited outside. It was sunny and beautiful, thankfully.
There was lots of action!
Dave came with his portable recharger. He suggested I keep it running for 30 - 45 minutes.
Rather than letting it sit there idling, we decided on a drive to Smiths Falls.
They are still harvesting pumpkins in Lombardy!
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Dinner was great. It was early, and it was quiet. And I had leftovers!
I did an edit, as the power lines were marring the skies.
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The pumpkins arrived at the stand.
The car started the next day, no problem.
12 comments:
Hari Om
...phew... YAM xx
You did a great job of turning a problem into an afternoon of fun.
There is always something.
Signs of autumn in every picture, I love it!
That looks like a lovely drive - and I am glad that the car started happily the next day.
Yay to a starting car. Looks like a fun afternoon.
I'm glad to hear you got the car situated and had a nice outing.
That day was a wonderful example of making lemonade out of lemons -- you enjoyed the day and shared some lovely nature pictures even before your rescuers arrived. And then the unplanned drive was beautiful -- it really is a great time of year. I'm glad the car is fine now.
Sorry to read about the car, but it's great you got it started and were able to take us around the area where you live. Loved seeing all the pumpkins!
Awww man, I hate car troubles! But you made a good day out of it anyway!
That was a bit painful, but I guess it didn’t set your life back too much. I am not sure that I find SF appealing.
Thank you for getting us out!
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