Thursday, December 04, 2008

Jump it forward

When the neighbor's battery died, I knew just how she was feeling. My brand-new battery came to the rescue, and another neighbor did the honors with my cables.

I should be ashamed to admit I have never jumped a car or changed a tire all by myself. Every time I've needed to, someone has come along and said, "Here, I'll show you how."

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  1. Me too, on both counts. I'm always afraid to admit that out loud, because I might jinx myself. You're braver than I am.

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  2. I've got a set of super long heavy commercial grade cables, and in the winter, I'm the Jumping Gal. At least once a week I come to someone's aid.

    I'll be honest, while I know perfectly well how to change a tire, those days are over. AAA is on speed dial or I will look mighty pathetic & cute. Tires are not my thing.

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  3. Me either. And given how I short things when I try to connect a few wires, I don't think anyone would want my help with that!

    I used to be terrified of fueling up, too. It's only in the last 8 years or so that I got over my fear! I grew up in countries where the "petrol station" was always managed - rather like NJ - and I was always worried that I would drive off with the hose still attached or forget to close my fuel tank.

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  4. I bought fabulous jumper cables a few years ago that come in a zip-up bag with the instructions printed on it. And flat tires? We moved to the country almost two years ago. The last time I had a flat tire I was five minutes from home so I just called my husband for help. While I was waiting for him EVERY car that drove by stopped and asked me if I needed help. Every. . .single. . .car. How awesome is that?

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  5. Lisa, I've probably jinxed myself, yes, but I've been shown how to deal with it so many times, I think I'll manage.

    Titus, good for you. I would not change a tire if I could get AAA there in a timely fashion.

    Manisha, that's funny! I can sympathize: I was afraid of the first gas stove I had.

    Wendi, that's totally awesome. One plus of country living. Everyone knows that could be them then next time, with you driving by.

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  6. I'm the same way... completely car ignorant. I can pump my own gas and add windshield washer fluid. After that, I'm at a loss.

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