"Lady Bug" Blues This July 4th
What began as a "normal" 4th of July weekend has suddenly become a bonding experience for my daughter, Olivia, and myself.
We sent the boys packing for the July 3rd re-enactment of the battle of Gettysburg, a seven and 1/2 hour drive form our home in Tennessee. Olivia and I decided to do more "girlie" things this weekend rather than photograph cannons and use port-a-potties. Don't get me wrong- we love Gettsburg, and Fredricksburg, and Antetiam, and Mannassis. It's just that we've already done all that with the boys and they can walk those battle fields for hours! Give me my tea room and a historical home to visit already!
Speaking of which, the tea room in Gettsyburg is now closed. Such a loss! That made my mind up. We would bow out gracefully from this trip.
So, Olivia and I ventured out in "Lady Bug," my red VW convertible with a black rag top to see the sights and spend quality time together. We made it to two stops- Block Buster for romantic comedies for the weekend (We normally have to sit through Aliens, Friday the 13th and the like when the boys are home) and stocked up on chocolate and popcorn. That's when the unthinkable happened.
"Lady Bug" died at the busiest intersection of our town in the turn lane during 4th of July holiday traffic. Everybody was out and rubbernecking. Olivia was mortified as classmates from her highschool were driving by on their way to the mall. And, no one wanted to help! Finally, two police officers stopped and after calling a third officer, they pushed "Lady Bug" across four lanes of traffic to a nearby parking lot. One and 1/2 hours later, the tow truck finally arrived.
We were informed at the car dealership that it was too late to work on the car and we would not have wheels as they were closing for the next three days. They were nice enough to give us a shuttle ride home, though.
I didn't dare call my husband and ruin his trip. If he knew that we were home without wheels he would cut it short and drive home.
So, so much for my tea adventures this July 4th. We hope to have "Lady Bug" back and running Tuesday. I really don't mind since it gives Olivia and me extra time to catch up and watch our movies.
Happy Fourth of July to All of You!
Until Our Next Pot of Tea,
Melanie
We sent the boys packing for the July 3rd re-enactment of the battle of Gettysburg, a seven and 1/2 hour drive form our home in Tennessee. Olivia and I decided to do more "girlie" things this weekend rather than photograph cannons and use port-a-potties. Don't get me wrong- we love Gettsburg, and Fredricksburg, and Antetiam, and Mannassis. It's just that we've already done all that with the boys and they can walk those battle fields for hours! Give me my tea room and a historical home to visit already!
Speaking of which, the tea room in Gettsyburg is now closed. Such a loss! That made my mind up. We would bow out gracefully from this trip.
So, Olivia and I ventured out in "Lady Bug," my red VW convertible with a black rag top to see the sights and spend quality time together. We made it to two stops- Block Buster for romantic comedies for the weekend (We normally have to sit through Aliens, Friday the 13th and the like when the boys are home) and stocked up on chocolate and popcorn. That's when the unthinkable happened.
"Lady Bug" died at the busiest intersection of our town in the turn lane during 4th of July holiday traffic. Everybody was out and rubbernecking. Olivia was mortified as classmates from her highschool were driving by on their way to the mall. And, no one wanted to help! Finally, two police officers stopped and after calling a third officer, they pushed "Lady Bug" across four lanes of traffic to a nearby parking lot. One and 1/2 hours later, the tow truck finally arrived.
We were informed at the car dealership that it was too late to work on the car and we would not have wheels as they were closing for the next three days. They were nice enough to give us a shuttle ride home, though.
I didn't dare call my husband and ruin his trip. If he knew that we were home without wheels he would cut it short and drive home.
So, so much for my tea adventures this July 4th. We hope to have "Lady Bug" back and running Tuesday. I really don't mind since it gives Olivia and me extra time to catch up and watch our movies.
Happy Fourth of July to All of You!
Until Our Next Pot of Tea,
Melanie
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