Beware the Stealth Hitchhiker

Tuesday, I received a call that my computer glasses were ready for pickup at Advanced Eyecare.  That was yesterday and while Sylvia was visiting her father that afternoon, I went in and got my new specs.  They are great!  Now, my whole computer monitor is in focus without having to shift my head to put the “sweet spot” of the multi-focal lenses in the right place. :awe:

This morning while I was reading my favorite blogs, Sylvia came in from the garage and reported that I had a flat tire.  It was “flat as a pancake.” :whaa:

I re-inflated the tire to 32 psi.  An hour later the pressure was 10 psi.  So, it was re-inflate the tire and drive carefully into the village and Jerry’s Tire.  They found the problem.

Is that an arrow head?

Is that an arrow head?

Along with a [very reasonable] bill, they handed me the culprit that had “speared” my tire.  Just another reminder that those of us who live on gravel or dirt roads will spend more on autos than those who live on paved roads.  I don’t care!   I’m not moving.

The quarter is significant in that my car is a 1997 model.  (I bought it in ’96.)  But mine is an Intrepid.  Sylvia drives the Liberty. :haha: