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Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:01 pm
by avalen
at least I hope so..........
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Springer NM, and the tow truck came from Raton to take us back to Raton. Spending the night at a motel 6, not very nice but
it was cheap and its clean. The guy can't look at it until tomorrow so I'll probably be here tomorrow night too cause check out time is noon and I'm sure the car won't be done by then. My guess is ...alternator and thank god it stranded me in a safe place
off the highway. I knew something was wrong and headed into Springer as I was told there was a dealer there but ...its
Sunday and the town is closed up tight except one little market and one resturant. Took 2 hours for the tow truck to get there
and then the poor guy loaded my pertinant duffelbag, dog kennel, food etc etc onto his tow truck and dropped me off at
motel 6 which is across the highway and really not walking distance. And guess who has the keys....ME. Gonna have to call
the shop first thing in the morning and see if they can come and get the keys. 5 hours out of Denver :( Lets just hope its
an easy fix and nothing really serious.

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:11 pm
by havingfunnow
Not fun!!! I'm so sorry this happened, Ava. Very glad you're safe, though!

This is the kind of thing that made Bilbo Baggins say, "Nasty things, adventures! Make you late for dinner!"

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:18 pm
by BirdbyBird
Sending positive mechanical mending vibs your way.....let us know how the repairs go....

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:21 pm
by mitch5252
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Well, crap, Ava! This sucks.
I'm sorry it's happening to you.
What a way to start a great trip!
I guess it can only get better from here.

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Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:24 pm
by grammynmaggie
So sorry Ava...keep us posted... ;)

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:29 pm
by VickieP
Well you are safe & your vehicle will be repaired, hopefully soon & not too expensive. Good thing you left early, now rest up.

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:50 pm
by avalen
I'll keep you posted

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:53 pm
by Redwahine
So sorry to hear about this set back. Stay safe, stay positive and try to relax.

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 7:22 pm
by Liz
There's always something! Glad you are safe. Hope it's a quick and inexpensive fix so you can get back to enjoying your trip.

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:04 pm
by cnq50b
Heck, Ava. That's no fun! :cry:
As others have said, at least you're safe & it's fixable. Praying that it's not too expensive & that you're back on the road tomorrow.
Take care, we're all thinking or you & sending good thoughts your way.

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:31 pm
by snowball
so sorry to hear this...hope that all will be taken care of quickly and you will soon be on your way
sheila

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:14 am
by mtngal
Oh bummer Ava! Hope it is a quick fix and you are back on the road again soon. :(

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:09 am
by Sandersmr
Been there, done that. Hope you are back on the road soon!

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:06 am
by chalet05
Well dang, Ava!! Hope all is taken care of quickly and you can get back to the fun part!

Re: Minor setback

PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:24 am
by SoCalGalcas
Ava, Hope this continues to be a MINOR set-back. These things happen to all of us. Remind me to tell you about the time I got stuck in the MUD?!?!?! I'll tell you when I meet you in person. lyn