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| my little car last winter |
Then I noticed a noise. Normally I am listening to music as I drive. Last night I just wanted quiet while I drove. So that was why I noticed the noise.
Right rear. Weird rubbing grinding sound. I haven't been married for over forty years to a mechanical genius without learning something. 'Bearings' I said to myself. 'Or a tire' I pondered aloud.
So I babied it all the way home, as the noise gradually got louder and scarier. I told Steve when I got home to have a look. It was dark by then, so he waited until the next morning.
That was when he saw it. A slit ran about 8 or 9 inches around the outside edge of the tire, and the innards were poking out some.
I had been minutes from having a major blow out. But the tire held.
I think my karma has turned. And the year of the dragon has started early.
Either that or my guardian angel is a grease monkey. :D
~cath xo
Twitter @jonesbabie
I am so glad that you made it home ok gf! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI am glad too. I've had a blowout before (when I was pregnant) and it was no fun...especially since it was cold and dark and the weather was nasty. :D
DeleteGirl- your guardian angel deserves a bonus. That was a close one! Glad you made it home A-OK.
ReplyDeleteMy guardian angel has saved me from more than one mishap! Thanks!
DeleteLucky. We have one car making an odd sound that I'd swear is bearings, but our mechanics can't be sure. To their credit they do't want to just start putting in parts until they are certain.
ReplyDeleteI've had bearings go out too and so I know that sound. This was different but the location was right...that was when I figured it was a tire. Two new tires now and a smooth, quiet ride again. :D
Deletethankfully you got home O.K. -- lucky you, to have a hubby who can fix that for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm just glad you made it home safe and sound before that tire gave out!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to make it home alright ~ Scary ~ Loved your "grease monkey" line - That was great! Happy Weekend! ~Kristine
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