Had some brake work done on the 'ole shortbus over the summer. Found a new mechanic that not only seems to know what he's doing, but with whom I can communicate sans translator. Approaching the 2012 shortbus season with great optimism.
We've got a new coach with a plan. Got some veteran talent on both sides of the ball. Approaching the football season full of renewed optimism.
But then...
Got a call 44 hours before kickoff that the bus had a flat tire. Oh, and we're supposed to get 5-6 inches of rain in Champaign on Saturday.
The fellas at Goodyear on Neil St. in Champaign were a God-send. Got me fixed up by 8:20 AM and I didn't miss a beat..... until about half way from the TI to the lot. Had a gasoline smell and engine seems to need fuel. Hmmmmmm
And my genius tent idea was, well, stupid. Not a great start to the tailgating season.
But we won the game and ole' Jer fixed me up after the game. $10 for a new fuel filter and we were back in the groove. Bus fixed. 1-0. Plenty of optimism.
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