Hi Carolyn!!!! I've been AWOL
I had a booth set up at a rabbit fair where I handed outinfo and did registering and tattooing on Saturday. My friendand I had a lot of fun that dayuntil on the way home a tireblew out on my jeep on the highway.
I called 911, and they (state police) couldn't find us. Ifinally got ahold of my son, then my friend's phone went dead
Finally got in touch with my husband (my phone was almostdead so we were trying to limit calls). My husband got AAAwho recommended a service station that could come out and change thetire. I had unfortunately given hubby the wrong exit number(we were farther down) -- that's why the police couldn't find us andthe service station nearly missed us (he was looking for my white jeep,which was blocked by the gray trailer I was pulling).
Then -- it started pouring down rain
I give that guy from"Phil's towing" a lot of credit for having the courage tochangemy tire in the pouring rain with semi trucks roaring bywithin 3 feet of us.
Arrived home to find my computer in a state of perpetual"slow". Stayed up until 11 pm attempting to fix it.Woke up with a splitting headache today. Ran scans oncomputer for entire day. Finally am able to use it, however,it's still not right. As soon as I get off, I'll let thevirus scanner work on it overnight :?
I did acquire 2new bunnies at the "rabbit fair" -- beautifulEnglish Spots. One is for my daughter for 4-H, the other isfor little Matthew.
Lessons learned when traveling:
1. Be sure cell phone is charged or have a charger with you.
2. Learn how to store emergency numbers on your fancy cellphone that you only know how to answer and are lucky to be able tofigure out how to make a call
My friend had my son's cellphone number programmed on her phone because she often follows us toshows. When her phone went dead, we were out of luck, as Icouldn't remember my son's cell number to call him back from myphone
3. Carry identification and a credit card foremergencies. Also have pen and paper with you and be sure tohave proof of insurance in the glove compartment.
4. Have a map with you and be aware of yourlocation. The police can't be of any help if you are notcertain where you are.
5. Always travel with a tank full of gas in case you are stranded.
6. Pull over and assess the situation if your vehicle is making an unusual noise.
7. Go potty before leaving any location, and carry some snaks and drinks with you.
8. Know how to use your hazard lights and emergencybreak. It would help to know how to change a tire -- but inmy case, it would have been to dangerous for us to attempt it.
9. In the event of your phone going dead, have one of those "call for help" signs you can stick on the car.
10. An emergency kit with items such as a blanket, flashlight and flares can come in very helpful.
11. I really want to stress this final point -- if you see astranded motorist *please*phone the local police or dial911. Those stranded may not have a phone and may not be ableto summon help. I do not advise stopping, as this puts you indanger in heavy traffic -- it's better to let the pro's help.
Pam
ps Carolyn -- my flowers still look as fresh as the day theyarrived, and it brought me great comfort to come home after a harrowingday,admire my flowersand be reminded of what greatfriends I have. Thank you for always being there for everyone I don't know what we'd do without your caring heart.