Ice

Ice is not fun.  Driving on ice is definitely not fun. My car is on injured reserves for a little while, as The Boss was being a rock star and checking fluid levels and had a cover drop down, Plinko style, into the engine area and disappear. So, new cover is on order and I'm driving something else today.

The Boss thought I would be fine driving his Mustang today. So, it fits in the work parking lot better than our pick-up, so I went with that.

I was doing OK, not great, but thought I might have it handled, until the little college girl walked out in fa hill.

SHE WALKED OUT IN FRONT OF ME ON ICE!

I'm not sure she was thinking, but she was very friendly and gave me a huge wave and smile. MORON!

So, I didn't hit her, but now I am stuck, because rear-wheel drive Mustangs don't like snow and ice and I was on ice.

Knew I needed to back up, but had no way to with traffic coming up.  Was almost in tears before a very kind gentleman came up, parked behind me and came to help. This gave me the chance to back up safely, get off the ice that I had been spinning on and move forward on the crispy snow at the side of the road. He also gave me a push, which helped as well.

I only went sideways a couple of times after that and made it to the end of the hilly part of my drive (except that one part).

Then as I'm driving from the convenience store to work (needed my soda infusion for the day and to get out of the car for a moment), a young driver pulls out in front of me.  Yes, I went sideways again. 

That young man found me after we parked and apologised.  I was very impressed.

Homeward was easier (and mostly downhill).

I'm now driving our pick-up. 

Can't wait for Wednesday when I get my car back, with snow tires. I'm very stressed about ice.

I want this back. Dizzy told me today on the way to gymnastics that she wants to move to Florida!

Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be sure to use common sense when the roads are icy!