The always friendly and happy (cup 3/4's full kinda girl that I am) always loves to wave or say a very exuberant hello in these early morning hours. Many of my co-swimmers and co-workers can attest to this. I actually receive quite a few eyeball roles in these early AM hours and a few grrrr's etc... so I take it upon my self to brighten their day :)
So, I made it to the pool this AM safely without incident, and remember, we have 4" of new snow and it is still falling. I manage to get in a very short swim, due to my always willing to help others, and of course a little morning conversation between sets (swimming lingo for short breaks, 10 to 15 seconds long) that I can manage to turn into medium, long or 10 minute breaks, depending on one's chattiness, mine for one, leading towards extensive as many can attest to! I get back into my MV (minivan) and contemplate the long 3 mile drive home. I have FAITH that I will make it home without incident! Heck, it is only 3 miles, I'm feeling good, and I am driving very carefully. I make it all the way into the upper driveway of home and I let out a huge sigh of relief! Yes, yes, yes, no incidents for a whole 6 mile round trip excursion during a mini snow storm. Then, as I am coming down the driveway very slowly, towards MY garage, it's Wayne, (one of MM's guys) doin' some plow'n. He is one of the nicest guys and I MUST say hello to him or my morning just won't be complete. I turn my my head to the right and start to roll down the passenger side window and then it happens, in front of God and Wayne, the " IOTD", The MV comes to a halt all on it own, well, with a little help from a mountain of snow. Huh? I have managed to veer to the left, just a couple of feet and the MV STOPS with a THUD! THIS IS NOT RIGHT? I turn my head back to the front, and then to the left and YUP, an "IOTD" comes out of my mouth! I try the old drive and reverse thing, not working, and then all of a sudden, Wayne is at the window. Hmph! He gives a big old smile and says, good morning, and gives a cute little chuckle. He offers to push me back out of the snow bank with the skid steer bucket. I think it is a fantastic idea! Wayne does not. I suppose, it will damage my front bumper (not to mention that both corners have had separate incidences) already. He chuckles and radio's MM, telling him to bring a chain with his plow truck and that his wife needs her husbands assistance. There is no confirmation from the other end of the radio telling Wayne he is on his way. I know for a fact that MM has just rolled HIS eyeballs and is thinking, NOW WDYDTTS? (short for...WHAT DID YOU DO THIS TIME SHERRY? I open my door, or try to, but it only opens 2 inches, Huh. Okay then, I just leave the keys in it and crawl out the passenger side and start walking towards the house to have some breakfast. THEN! I hear the diesel engine of MM's truck. I turn around and give him my best smile :) He graciously keeps his mouth closed and hooks up a chain to my car and pulls me out of the bank. All this took under 30 seconds. Can you believe that? MM is a god when it come to trucks and tractors etc...
So...I figure I have my "IOTD" taken care of nice and early right? WRONG!!! I need to pick up the rental Minivan so that I can drive the boys diving team to the section meet this afternoon. I have some extra time, so I stop at home for an hour. It's definitely a much newer minivan than mine. It has tons of gadgets. I was very impressed with the backing up camera! I start backing up while watching the screen when again I come to a STOP! This time, I cut the wheels too short and ended up in the yard where the snow is deep! I find myself back to the rock and roll or drive and reverse thing and it is NOT WORKING! THERE IS NO WAY I AM GOING TO CALL MM. I WILL DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO GET OUT OF THIS MESS ALL BY MYSELF!!!!! Phew! It only took me a couple of minutes but I managed. Probably used 2 gallons of fuel but oh well, I am freed once again. This time I DID IT MYSELF! MM knows not a thing about my 2nd "IOTD" :) We will just keep THAT ONE to ourselves.
