We stayed in Torrance for a couple of days to settle with the insurance. We decided to pare down our stuff since we weren't using it all, plan our route, and pack up my car. When that was all done, we started out on our journey heading east.
After we passed Barstow, and were half way to Needles, there were lots of tire pieces in the road. I was avoiding them. Then there was another thing in the road, I centered over it, but it rumbled underneath before it finally broke free. I pulled over, and saw that it tore something open in the bottom of the car, and fluid was pouring out. AAA to the rescue once again! It was a semi truck brake pad that I had run over. When traffic was slow, I pulled it out of the road.
We were towed back into Barstow only to find out the oil pan had been ripped open. So we are waiting a couple of days for a new one, it is on order because they don't keep them in stock, even at the Ford dealer. We are stuck in the desert in 100 degree heat in Barstow. Not much to do here but wait.
Wow Pat ??!! Plagued by mishaps. Hope this current problem is the LAST ONE !! And the rest is smooth driving :)
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Unbelievable. It was great of you to pick that offending part out of the road. Now you can write a guide to Barstow. ;-) At least you're not stuck in Gila Bend. Don't ask me how I know...
ReplyDeleteSoon we will hear some happier stories, I'm sure.
Hugs, Blaire
Yes, we too hope this is the last of our problems!!
DeleteWe are rootin and prayin for you Pat!! You are a living example of DETERMINATION!!! Syracuse here we come!!
ReplyDeleteKeep the photos coming:) Love you guys- Heidi
P.S. My students love your blog--gave them inspiration for their writing!!!!
I mean more like NYC here we come!!!!:0
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