Monday, August 17, 2009

Hand of a Woman


Thought I'd vacuum my car today, but I had another job coming. I don't know much about automotive mechanics, so here's the quick and dirty version:

I walked out to the driveway to see my car had leaked anti-freeze all over the driveway. Gallons. Turns out, I had a broken radiator drain cock. (See, I told you it was dirty.)

My aforementioned, knowledgeable Dad (who taught me everything I know about tools) and brother Bill (who helped me with the mortar project last week) came to my rescue again. We took out the radiator, pulled out the broken drain plug, replaced it with a new one, poured in some anti-freeze and bingo-bango, the car works again. The part only cost $5, and the anti-freeze was on sale.

Bonus: We spread some of the mortar powder on the driveway to soak up the spilled fluids.

I took this picture, which I call Hand of a Woman. I try to be independent. I don't always call my dad to help when any little thing goes wrong, but it is so nice that he is there. And I have the sweetest brothers, too.

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