2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Flat Tire

[FLynes]

What a way to start the morning. I went over to NSA, to take care of some paperwork, and when I got out of the truck I noticed that the rear outboard tire looked low. When I pressed on the tire, there was no air whatsoever. I took care of my paperwork, came back to the truck and commenced to changing the tire. What a pain in the kiester! I have degenerative disc and bone disease in my L4, L5 and S1, so lifting is a bit of an issue for me. That tire felt like it weighed 150lbs! Then this Navy guy comes up to me and asks, "Changin' a flat?" (the truck was jacked up and the tire was off). I looked at him and didn't even bother to answer (he drives a F@rd F-350). I inspected the flat tire and didn't find a nail, so I'll let the Goodyear Gemini folks take care of it and replace it (thank God for Road Hazzard Warranties). Sorry, just had to rant, cause now I'm hot, sweaty, dirty and in my dress work clothes.

 

[DonTX]

This old guy has gotten to that point also, so I simply have "Roadside Assistance" added on to my normal insurance policy, costs very little, no heart attacks from trying to change a tire or whaever else the gremlins throw me. You might check on it, most insurance companies offer it, low cost too.

 

[FLynes]

Yeah, I have that too, but it's impossible to get them onto the NSA campus, so I sucked it up and did it myself.



Helicopter Dan, sorry about the masked profanity. I was just so mad about the situation, I forgot.

 

[NoSeeUm]

Hmmm... .



Maybe being nicer to the Navy guy in the Ford and he would have offered to help you out?



Jim

 

[FLynes]

If you knew this Navy guy, you'd think otherwise, NoSeeUm.