Tow Dolly Blues

OOPS!!!!!! I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later, but it could have been much MUCH later. As you can see in the pictures, I didn't stop quite soon enough when loading the car onto the dolly.

And to top it off, I could not get out of the car. The fender of the dolly was next to the car doors. John went back into the motor home and brought me a book and coffee while we waited for Good Sam Emergency Road Service to come to our rescue. Not to give a commercial, but I'll always manage to pay my annual fee for GS ERS. Those guys have saved my bacon more than once!

We have been laughing about it, but I can assure you, we weren't laughing at the time. As far as we can tell, there was no collateral damage. A Monte Carlo is a front wheel drive so when the front tires were hanging out in space, there was no way to move the car. And John didn't have his Wheaties for breakfast...

The service guy put a floor jack under the front of the car and lifted it clear of the dolly. John drove the motor home forward until the wheels were over the right spot on the dolly. Once the jack was released and removed, the car was ready for tiedown on the dolly. I think the service guy didn't want to let us try to load it a second time while we were in his call area.

I'll bet he has had fun telling about the silly old woman that couldn't tell when to stop!

Yet another reason NOT TO USE A TOW DOLLY; TOW 4 DOWN!

Here's wishing you and yours and bright and prosperous new year. May you have full pockets, a warm bed, good food & good friends. Remember to laugh at least once a day! It burns calories and extends your life.