On Wednesday, the 19th, my husband and I went to Prescott (2 1/2 hour drive) with the purpose of picking up my now fixed laptop from Best Buy then on to the storage facility to retrieve our yard sale items stored from the summer. We were bound for Phoenix to a four family yard sale. But when we tried to leave Best Buy, the truck wouldn't go into reverse. After pushing it out of the parking space, we headed to Aamco only to find out that yes, the transmission was broken, but that we had to have it fixed by the dealer in Phoenix where we had it fixed last time.
We finally got to the storage, spent the night in Prescott, and headed to the valley the next morning...making sure to not put ourselves in any position that required backing up. They were not sure we could get it fixed by Saturday. I did my panic act. We were supposed to leave for Colorado on Sunday to help son and family move to Arizona. And the days were time sensitive as my daughter in law has a must have medical treatment on the 28th.
In the hubbub, I forgot about the blog. How about a short travel log? After leaving picturesque Flagstaff, Arizona, we are now close to the New Mexico border. The land is fairly flat with a few scrub brush and ugly billboards. There are a few mesas ahead, streaked with red and tan. Gallup, New Mexico is the next largest town.
Seven more hours of driving, a sleep, a day of packing and loading, and we'll be turning around to head back to Arizona. Tired? Yes. Looking forward to my own bed next week? Yes. But I am sooo glad they are moving back!
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Some days--weeks--are just like that, Brenda. Hope yours improves. I remember having starter problems on our car a few years back. I always made sure to park facing downhill so I could roll-start it. LOL That's what your backing up (or not) story reminded me of. Cars are a pain in the ass. Maybe we should go back to horses...
It was actually kind of funny. I envisioned going around in circles to avoid reverse.
I'm shutting down for a while. This freeway section is awful and I keep missing the keys. LOL
"Mama said there'd be days like this..." At least you ended on the up...and I hope your daughter in law is OK.
Oh, Brenda, I would have been about ready to cry! I can't wrap my head around driving 2-1/2 hours to get a laptop repair!! I think I need to expand my list of blessings! Glad you've managed to work through all the problems, and with some humor!
Some things are just too much. I think you've had your fill. Time for good things. Oh my, I'd be half-frantic by now and trying not to show it to keep Calvin calm.
Thanks Andrea.
It's not so awful. My mom loves in Prescott so trips are planned with a double purpose. Another plus Leah is the road along the rim is some of the prettiest in AZ. It's a curvy 2 lanes through beautiful pine covered mountains.
Yes I do spew and rile up Frank but he can take it after 48 years.
Brenda, I'm with you, friend! You deserve to expect some solidity after your years spent on earth. I'm reading a couple of Linda Howard novels recently...you're starting to sound like one of her upended heroines. Write a book, kiddo. Somethin' good has to come out of this!
What a week! You deserve a break. I hope you can get it soon. Hugs.
Wow and with all of life's commotions, you managed to get your post up. I'd call that amazing in itself. Sounds like there's some light a the end of this rickety tunnel. Go for it! And good luck!
Judging from comments, I sounded more whiny than intended. As my mom always says "it'll all come out in the wash." Things do keep working out. At least they all end up being little things. But as one of my hubby's favorite singers sings "It's the little things, the little bitty things...that piss me off." LOL
Oh my goodness, what a trip! I'm sure we all have those 'trip from hell' stories. Glad you have a good attitude about it!
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