Today is Chris's birthday. We're waiting until next week in California to "celebrate" but he did request a birthday dinner for tonight, oysters, beef wellington, twice baked potatoes and carrot cake for dessert. So early this morning I left our house to go to Whole Foods to get ingredients (specifically, the oysters).
On the way though, on Route 1 South (a pretty busy three-lane highway for those not from here), I got a flat tire! The only saving grace (to start), it was early so not terribly crowded. Now, I have changed a spare but it's been 18 years, and with the hole in my boob, I wasn't thinking it would be smart to try again now.
I called AAA and after taking my information, the operator told me it would be 30 minutes as she was noting I was in a a "dangerous spot." Just then, a Volvo SUV pulled in front of me in the shoulder. I noticed the dealer tags as a young man hopped out. I got out of my car, with the AAA operator on the phone still, and asked, "Do you work for Volvo?" Yes he did!
Nick introduced himself, checked to make sure I had all the gear he needed, told me to tell AAA he had it covered and in 10 minutes put the spare on my car in 10 degree weather!! Not only that, but Nick works at my Volvo dealer, had been on the opposite side of the highway (going northbound), saw me and made a U-turn to help.
And that is why, even if Becky has to transfer to Rutgers, my next car will be a Volvo. :)
Okay - only kidding about Becky.
Other Thinks (8)
Kim, such a great story! Good Karma Baby!
Posted by Barb Cabot | January 22, 2011 11:16 AM
Posted on January 22, 2011 11:16
I had a similar experience on the freeway close to Pasadena. Flat tire - called AAA. Someone pulled up in back of me and I thought it was them. Only after the guy had finished changing the tire did he tell me he was from a FREE service offered in LA County. Wouldn't even accept a tip!
Posted by nancyhol | January 22, 2011 12:11 PM
Posted on January 22, 2011 12:11
Yep - but Barb, more a case of good KarMan!
A knight in shining Volvo, for sure.
Posted by Tourmama | January 22, 2011 3:29 PM
Posted on January 22, 2011 15:29
Great story! So nice to know there are still kind people out there in the world.
So do you own an Volvo now? Can't remember.
Posted by girasoli | January 23, 2011 4:07 PM
Posted on January 23, 2011 16:07
Now that's service.
Posted by Lisa | January 26, 2011 7:46 PM
Posted on January 26, 2011 19:46
Kim, I would like to thank you for the bottle of wine. If there is anything I can do to help you down the road please don't hesitate to call.
Posted by Nick Long | February 15, 2011 10:05 AM
Posted on February 15, 2011 10:05
No, Nick, thank you! I'm sorry I didn't get to give it to you personally. Hope you enjoy it.
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February 16, 2011 8:23 AM
Posted on February 16, 2011 08:23
Kim, would it be okay if I put you're article on our website?
Posted by nick | February 22, 2011 1:04 PM
Posted on February 22, 2011 13:04