Back on the Ground

The flight from AR to CO went well. But after getting back on the ground there were issues that had to be delt with.

The state chose myself, three other foster parents and a supervisor to attend a foster parent convention in Denver. It was all planned and paid for by the state.

The only choice we had was to choose what we wanted to eat. All else was planned by the travel agent the state hired.

After landing G our designated driver picked up the rental car that was reserved for us to use while we were in CO.

We packed the luggage in the trunk of the car that we could get in it. The car we were given was a small one. We had to put some of our things in our laps and by our feet. G had to get out and close the door for me, with all the things in my lap I could not reach the door handle. We ladies were packed in like sardines in a can.

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We headed off to the hotel to check in. The drive was going well until about half way to the hotel the car motor was racing and the car was going nowhere.

The only choice G had was to let the car roll down the incline we were on until he could find a place to get off

and turn around.

The replacement car was not much larger but the motor was enough to get us and all the luggage up that incline.

We were moving right along when all of a sudden the hood flew up and G could not see anything but the underside of the car hood. He managed to get over to the side of the street and put the hood back down.

The car we were in was much smaller than the one in this photo.

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We finally made it to the hotel and all went well from then on. Our time in CO and at the convention was enjoyed by all.

We laughed about what had happened the whole time we were there and I still do today.


37 responses to “Back on the Ground”

  1. Sheryl Avatar

    All the car problems had to have been frustrating at the time, but they make for great stories.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      They really weren’t. We laughed about it all and had a great time. Thank you Sheryl for visiting and leaving a comment. Hugs

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  2. debdancingstarhawken7 Avatar

    You have a robust sense of humour, that one tricky a set of circumstances.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you, Deb and thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. Hugs

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      1. Mags Win Avatar

        โค๏ธ

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  3. mickeycharles Avatar

    I’m glad you were able to laugh about it in the end. Sorry you had to go through the problem with the car though.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      We all thought it was funny. The issues were easily taken care of and we were all safe. Thank you, for reading and commenting Mickey. Hugs

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  4. susansdailygarden Avatar

    Thank you so much for sharing your stories, Mags! What fun, and funny, memories. You brought a smile :)

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      You are welcome. Happy to bring a smile to you Susan.

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  5. peggywritesblog Avatar

    All the mishaps and troubles made for a most โ€œmemorable trip!โ€ Glad you enjoyed the convention!

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you, Peggy. I enjoyed the whole trip it was one I will never forget.

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  6. Darryl B Avatar

    Wow! Glad the hood didnโ€™t rip off and go flying behind you! ๐Ÿ˜ฐ

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Me too, that would not have been funny at all.

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  7. Mags Win Avatar

    I tried but got the message that the email address could not be found.

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    Anonymous

    that was sure an experience!!!!!!! and a forever tale to tell.๐Ÿคฉ

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      We had a lot of fun. Thank you for reading and commenting. Hugs

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  9. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar

    It sounds like you had a great time, Mags. Itโ€™s often the trips where something goes wrong – a breakdown, a missed flight – that we remember best and frequently laugh about, too. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      We did and we laughed and enjoyed ourselves the whole time. It all was funny then and still is. Hope you are still safe from the fires Lynette. Thank you for reading my post and leaving a comment. Hugs

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      1. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar

        Youโ€™re very welcome, Mags. Yes, weโ€™re at home thankfully but still need to have our โ€œgo bagโ€ ready, unfortunately.

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      2. Mags Win Avatar

        Continued prayers. Hugs

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      3. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar

        Thanks, Mags. ๐Ÿ’•

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  10. ianscyberspace Avatar

    I’ve had to drive some strange vehicles in India but never had the experience you had. One of the vehicles had obviously been in an accident and the wheels were out of alignment, so it used to progress forward on a slight angle like a crab. Fortunately, it was someone else’s car we were minding while they were on holidays. Bought a car in Mumbai that looked good, but I was driving through the university, and the floor fell out so it must have been rusted out but painted over to look OK. We put a new floor in it and sold it.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      What an experience that must have been driving the car that moved like a crab. Oh, my goodness, Ian. I am glad you survived the floor falling out of that car. I figured if anyone had some experiences to share it would be you. Thank you, so much for sharing these two. Hugs

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  11. Anne Mehrling Avatar

    I’m glad you survived the Colorado trip!

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      We had a lot of fun and learned some of what we didn’t already know from experience. Thank you, Anne. Hugs

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  12. Suzassippi Avatar

    On one of my trips to South Africa, I was limited in my funding and my friends hooked me up with a cheap rental that students used. It was a very old VW bug that used a lot of oil, and had very little power to go up the mountains that surrounded the area where I was. I was on my way back to the town where I stayed from a visit to another city to do an interview when I got pulled over by a patrolman. He spoke to me first in Afrikaans and I asked in one of the few phrases I knew, En Engels, asseblief, which meant “In English please.” He was very nice, and we spoke in English after that. He had stopped me because the car was smoking out the exhaust, so I explained it was a rental car. He said, “Then they need to give you a better car!” I agreed, but there was nothing I could do except say I would check with them. He told me to be careful and sent me on my way. I can still picture that hillside!

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Funny how we remember some things isn’t it? I can still see in my mind what happened on that trip. I don’t think I will ever forget it. We had so much fun. Thank you for sharing your experience with smoking VW bug. I enjoyed it very much. Hugs

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  13. annemariedemyen Avatar

    Travel can be challenging – and for whatever reason, equally amusing. ๐Ÿ˜‚

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      That trip was amusing for sure. Thank you for your visit and comment Anne, Hugs

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  14. mjeanpike Avatar

    Goodness what an ordeal, Mags. That definitely sounds like something you would laugh about much later, but not at the time :)

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      We all laughed at the time. We had so much fun on that trip. The five of us the state chose to send to the convention could not have fit together better. We all had a sense of humor. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. Hugs

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  15. John Avatar

    An interesting trip! Was this recent?

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      No, John that was back in the 80’s. I have not flown in many years.

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        Anonymous

        oh, okay. What a fun trip for you and your friends. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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      2. Mags Win Avatar

        It was fun for sure.

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      3. John Avatar

        ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜

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