Lightening

When I went to bed last night, it was raining.  When I woke up this morning, it was raining. 
Only, I also had a flat tire.

Not completely flat, just flat enough where I would have to stop at the gas station on my way to work
and fill it, to get me even further to the mechanic. 

I should have known when I saw that tire.....it wasn't going to be a wow-wee fan-freakin-tastic day. 

So, it began with a flat tire. 

"Dave!  My tire is flat!" I said loudly into the phone.
"Huh.  I guess your day is just as crappy as mine." he answered.
"Why?" I mumbled because his day couldn't possibly be as bad as mine.
"Well.  When I went to get dressed this morning, I couldn't find my work clothes." he complained, "BUT, when I opened the washer lid, there they were!  Still wet!"

Oops, as I hit the end button.  No use listening to him wallow in it. 

I looked at the clock, and my tire.  Not enough time to call a tow-truck no matter how much I want to avoid the rain. 
So we took our chances, drove slow, and filled the tire up at the station. 

I dropped kid number 2 off first.  Came out, checked the tire and continued on to drop kid number 1 at school.
Quickly kicked  kissed her goodbye, checked the tire again, and drove for the highway.

At this point, it's raining pretty good.  But not too heavy.  Probably not quite normal wiper speed yet the click below is not enough. 

*program interruption for a rant* 

    WHY!  Why is it that you can never regulate the wiper speed?  It's either not swiping enough and you eventually get to the 'HOLY CRAP, I CAN'T SEE THE ROAD!' right before the next swipe.......OR it's swiping so much that you get that chalkboard effect where the wipers hop over the glass to and fro. 

*rant over, continue on*

Anyway, I am driving along minding my own business in the right lane since I have a bum tire and don't have a blow-out death wish when suddenly I watch my driver's side wiper attack the passenger side one, bend it up and fling it across the windshield. 

"What the hell!" I scream pumping my fists and banging on the window from the inside. 
The rain was definitely not letting up, and without the wipers I couldn't see. 
No way was I hanging my head out the window in the rain.  Besides, even if I wanted to, that road is heavily traveled by quarry dump trucks that are just slightly wider than the lane.  No use giving CSI an episode idea. 
So I dealt with it.  Wipe, nails on a chalkboard, wipe, nails on a chalkboard, wipe, nails on a chalkboard, wipe, nails on a chalkboard, wipe, nails on a chalkboard, wipe, nails on a chalkboard, wipe for at least 5 more miles. 

Finally, I pulled into the mechanic's (who happens to be a friend) and he comes out and hops in the car.
We have this agreement where he drops me at work then takes my car and fixes it.  When he's done, he brings it back.  I kinda big red heart love this agreement, no waiting. 

"Hey!  My wiper assaulted the other one!"  I said, as he crawled into the car grumbling about having to move kids toy, baseball bat, glove, purse and a Tupperware container full of half eaten pancakes from Stink's breakfast from the passenger seat so he could sit down. 
"I can see that.  How couldn't I. The one is all bent and flailing around." he mumbles, unamused, 

Upon my arrival at work the rain picked up.  Almost pouring at this point with dark, cloudy skies. 
I hopped out of the car, and ran for it. 
Today, with my luck, lightening will strike.   And there is no way in hell I am wasting my luck on lightening and not the lottery. 
Not today. 

Besides, if that happened, I would have missed the call where I am told I need TWO tires, oil change and front brakes on top of new wipers.  Oh, and my inspection is up next month so might as well throw that in for another hundred spot. 

Public transportation is looking mighty fine right about now.  If only I could get the bus to pick me up at my front door. 

Comments

[Mrs. Nurse Boy]

What a fantastic post!!! You had me laughing out loud. But, I shouldn't. I know I will get my turn one day. Here's hoping it isn't tomorrow! ;0)

Mrs. Nurse Boy

[Deanna]

I just picked my head up off my desk from laughing so hard about the wipers!! At least you'll be ready for the next rain storm.

[Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings]

I want to laugh, but I'm afraid if I do it will happen to me tomorrow.

[karen]

I hate cars so much. They're too expensive and ornery. But what would we do without them?

[Heather]

I think I don't feel nearly badly enough that I'm laughing at your expense. That all would have sucked enough w/o the rain. What a morning! Those kind of mornings you kind of wish there was a starbucks fairy to leave a coffee at your desk or something!

[Rachel]

PS I believe drink nearly came out of my nose when I read about the wiper attacking the other one.

[Rachel]

Well.

You can't make that shit up.

LOL Hope tomorrow's a better day! Now, go have some wine or something!