Saturday, March 22, 2008

How many does it take to change the tire on the Miata?


When we left the parking garage after lunch we found the flat. After AAA changed the tire (donut) they took us to a tire store.
Of course they didn't have the size we needed but sent us to Sears.
(This is about 6:00 the Saturday before Easter). We finally found the Sears and they were extremely helpful- they didn't have the right size (thought they did but -no). The Sears Essentials guy called the Big Sears and made them check that they really did have the tires the computer said. He made sure we knew how to get there and then apologized for not having the right tires. We found the mall and the Sears. They had the tires. After fixing the tires (both front were still the originals) as we were leaving the guy asked how we liked Big River- he saw the grolier in the trunk- and said it's his favorite.
While it took about 4 hours total we were helped by several very nice people. The tire didn't blow when we were towing the car. And while waiting for AAA I got to See the Chatanooga Choo Choo.

1 comment:

ted and mary said...

I want to retire and go camping with you. I do not like working anymore. We are set up to pick up our camper on April 26, 2008. We have camping reservations Memorial Day weekend at Fair Haven State Park, Friday through Monday. We have additional reservations at Fairhaven State Park after school lets out and after summer school lets out in August at Fish Creek Pond near Saranac Lake. We need to set up a camping trip together this summer. Greene's is doing well, they definitely keep your beer glass full. Have fun! Next year we are available to consume mass quantities of Half and Half, they don't have Bass down there.
We will be down in Orlando starting April 13, 2008. If your are still south, we will be there until April 20. Send your plans if you are down south, I will send our directions to the Marriott.
ted and mary