I might have to re-edit this post sometime, because I just thought of a new feature for the blog…

‘Stupid Things That

I Have Done’

Looking at this site that is designed to connect local auto glass businesses, like this Seattle Auto Glass Repair, to customers reminded me of one of these precious stories.

I was out on a country road and I pulled over to look at something on the side of the road. There was a soft shoulder. While I was deciding whether or not to get out of my car to take a closer look, I forgot that my car was still in gear. It had sunk in the mud so far that the idle speed was not moving the car forward at all. I got out of the car with the motor still running and shut the door. The automatic door locks on a mid 90’s Pontiac are set up so they lock whenever you are in drive.

So there I was… with my car sitting on the side of the road…in gear…with the engine running. I stupid, but also decisive. I picked up the biggest rock around and broke a window. I totally agree with the folks at Expert-Auto-Glass.com that supporting local businesses ahead of large chains is good for your community. All the garages associated with the site are NGA certified.