Lauren Richards
06-16-2005, 02:39 AM
It has been a while since I have posted, but have checked in from time to time to see how you all are doing. Tonight while I am still in my business classic skirt and lightly embroidered blouse which us sheer enough to reveal my bra and body slimmer straps, pearl necklace, black tights, and my favorite lipstick overlaid with lip gloss, seems like a good time to share what just happened.
I decided to go for a drive tonight, and spent quite a bit of time getting ready, painting my nails in a light silver, and waiting for the clock to move so I would feel more comfortable out & about. It was after 11:00pm when I went out the door, and drove into the neighborhood. I knew I needed gas, so that was another excuse to go for a ride. I drove to my neighborhood station but drove by since there were lots of cars there, and drove to another station a short distance away. I noticed my gas gauge was below "E", so I was getting nervous, but this station was full of cars, too. I headed back to the first station, somewhat worried that I would not make it. As I arrived, there were still cars, different cars, but I knew I had to stop.
I picked an outside island where there was one car on the inside lane, a woman using the back pump. I drove to the front pump, turned off the engine, and got out. Then I noticed the sign on the pump "out of order". Having no choice at this time, I got back in the car (an older model sports model, requiring me to sit first, then swing my legs in - fortunately I decided to wear my flats instead of heels this time) and it sputtered as I tried to restart the engine. I had run out of gas At The Pump! I was able to get it running just enough to coax it back to the pump the woman was using, and since the pump was between us, she didn't give me a second glance. Ever notice how well lit those gas stations are!? I pumped my tank nearly full, got back in, and relieved that I had gas, I turned the key. The engine wouldn't even turn over!! Sinking feeling. I have been having occasional problems with my battery connections, so I popped the hood, wiggled by skirt-clad body over to side with the battery, and wiggled the negative terminal connection - hard. With thoughts of breaking down en femme at a gas station running thru my head, I got back in and .....yes, the engine started. What a relief!
Thought, since you are out and have a tank of gas, why not do something else? Parked in a nearby casino parking lot near a neighborhood trail, and walked about half a mile (.9K) to an all night supermarket. Walked right in and checked out some vegetables, went up and down a few deserted aisles, and walked out again with my head up, like I do this ever day. Walked back toward my car, and not wanting to waste the evening while out dressed, walked a block on the sidewalk of the street in front of the casino. It was great! My back was to most of the traffic, and there were no honking cars, which was just fine with me. Got back in my car and headed home, a short distance away.
Ok, so can you believe it, my car died again half way home. No power. No lights, no engine. I was close enough to park it by the road and walk home, but then the lights came back on and I was able to get the engine restarted. Safely home, I made a mental note to get up early tomorrow and re-tighten by battery connections!!
Hoping all your Ms. adventures turn out as well.
I decided to go for a drive tonight, and spent quite a bit of time getting ready, painting my nails in a light silver, and waiting for the clock to move so I would feel more comfortable out & about. It was after 11:00pm when I went out the door, and drove into the neighborhood. I knew I needed gas, so that was another excuse to go for a ride. I drove to my neighborhood station but drove by since there were lots of cars there, and drove to another station a short distance away. I noticed my gas gauge was below "E", so I was getting nervous, but this station was full of cars, too. I headed back to the first station, somewhat worried that I would not make it. As I arrived, there were still cars, different cars, but I knew I had to stop.
I picked an outside island where there was one car on the inside lane, a woman using the back pump. I drove to the front pump, turned off the engine, and got out. Then I noticed the sign on the pump "out of order". Having no choice at this time, I got back in the car (an older model sports model, requiring me to sit first, then swing my legs in - fortunately I decided to wear my flats instead of heels this time) and it sputtered as I tried to restart the engine. I had run out of gas At The Pump! I was able to get it running just enough to coax it back to the pump the woman was using, and since the pump was between us, she didn't give me a second glance. Ever notice how well lit those gas stations are!? I pumped my tank nearly full, got back in, and relieved that I had gas, I turned the key. The engine wouldn't even turn over!! Sinking feeling. I have been having occasional problems with my battery connections, so I popped the hood, wiggled by skirt-clad body over to side with the battery, and wiggled the negative terminal connection - hard. With thoughts of breaking down en femme at a gas station running thru my head, I got back in and .....yes, the engine started. What a relief!
Thought, since you are out and have a tank of gas, why not do something else? Parked in a nearby casino parking lot near a neighborhood trail, and walked about half a mile (.9K) to an all night supermarket. Walked right in and checked out some vegetables, went up and down a few deserted aisles, and walked out again with my head up, like I do this ever day. Walked back toward my car, and not wanting to waste the evening while out dressed, walked a block on the sidewalk of the street in front of the casino. It was great! My back was to most of the traffic, and there were no honking cars, which was just fine with me. Got back in my car and headed home, a short distance away.
Ok, so can you believe it, my car died again half way home. No power. No lights, no engine. I was close enough to park it by the road and walk home, but then the lights came back on and I was able to get the engine restarted. Safely home, I made a mental note to get up early tomorrow and re-tighten by battery connections!!
Hoping all your Ms. adventures turn out as well.