We encountered many blessings in dealing with our blown starter. Wade, our tow truck driver, was super helpful. He recommended a garage where he was able to get the truck INSIDE because it was Sunday and no one could look at it until Monday morning. We did not then have to worry about the contents stored in the cab or the back. Our motel was very nice and they gave us a real good deal. It also included a continental breakfast. The Dakota Inn is part of a larger complex and there was a very nice restaurant, a mini Casino and a bowling alley. Plus the world’s largest ring-necked pheasant up on top of the building…
When John called the garage at 8:30 a.m. to see what the score was, they were about a half hour from being finished installing the new starter. He could barely believe his ears. They came and picked us up and the bill was extremely reasonable. Wade had advised the owner of our circumstances and I am sure he gave us a special deal.
We were back out on Highway 81 heading south by 10:30 a.m. and stopped in Salina, Kansas, at 7:30 for the night. This Baymont Inn and Suites looked like it was going to be expensive, but the Super 8 next door was over $10 a night more and this one has a pool, a hot tub and a little water slide. I enjoyed a swim and hot tub for about ¾ hour.
Tomorrow we hope to get to Texarcana.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment