A Series of Unfortunate Events
So, it started with that there was this tree that I wanted to trim; there was brother's car parking under the tree. (Note: The car hasn't been started for a year now...) So the plan was pushing the car out first, so we can jump start it and park somewhere safe when the worker trim my tree. However, the reality was a little bit more complicated than that... A day with a series of unfortunate events. A day with a good story to tell now.
First, we had to push the 2.2 L Toyota Camery out! (Well, HE had to push it out without breakfast, when I just simply sat in and steered). He was extremely strong and managed to move the whole car with good speed! (I didn't know those Weet-Bix ads were real :o) It was a good start, except that my leg was too short or the break wasn't working :x I almost didn't stop the car in time (Hand break! See I am smart, sometimes :p) Phew~~
Next step - Jump start! So, I left the car and helped him to drive my car out of my garage, so we can use my powerful 3L Nissan. After few adjustments, he finally got cars close enough for the jump start wires. Carefully, he started my car engine and then connected the wire, when I supervised by not touching anything, but looking.
*HONK* *HONK* Brother's car alarm went off madly! Yeah!! A great sign!! Then, out of joy, I approached the Camery and found myself got locked out. Yes, the key was in my brothers car when the alarm went off and automatically locked the car.
So, two hours after, we decided that neither of us should ever consider to be a car thief as a career. Oh! Did I mention that it was raining too? Spare key? No, I called bro in UK and unfortunately, there was no spare key.
My lovely buddy gave me his AA (Automobile Association) card, so I can call the road service. Then, I found out that he HAS to be there :( In the end, my kids' mother came with her membership card. Phew~ finally, I got hold on AA and they sent a rescue car to my place. He opened the car in one minute, jumped start the car and left! Yeah!
So you thought that's the end of my jump start story? NOPE! By this time, I was exhausted and scared at my brothers car, so I asked the supportive him to move the car and possibly went for a bit of drive to recharge the battery. He kindly agreed and drove away. As I was feeling relieved and turned to chatted with my concerned neighbours, I saw him running back toward me. What's wrong now? - The engine died, soon after it left the driveway and the wheel and everything was locked and lost control. Fortunately, he wasn't hurt and was able to park the car about 150 m away from my house. However, the car window was still down :( Thus, he came back to take the jump start wires and we drove his car to my brother's car in the hope to have enough power to close the window. We weren't able to start the car, but at least the window now is close.
Phow~~ *The End* for now...
First, we had to push the 2.2 L Toyota Camery out! (Well, HE had to push it out without breakfast, when I just simply sat in and steered). He was extremely strong and managed to move the whole car with good speed! (I didn't know those Weet-Bix ads were real :o) It was a good start, except that my leg was too short or the break wasn't working :x I almost didn't stop the car in time (Hand break! See I am smart, sometimes :p) Phew~~
Next step - Jump start! So, I left the car and helped him to drive my car out of my garage, so we can use my powerful 3L Nissan. After few adjustments, he finally got cars close enough for the jump start wires. Carefully, he started my car engine and then connected the wire, when I supervised by not touching anything, but looking.
*HONK* *HONK* Brother's car alarm went off madly! Yeah!! A great sign!! Then, out of joy, I approached the Camery and found myself got locked out. Yes, the key was in my brothers car when the alarm went off and automatically locked the car.
So, two hours after, we decided that neither of us should ever consider to be a car thief as a career. Oh! Did I mention that it was raining too? Spare key? No, I called bro in UK and unfortunately, there was no spare key.
My lovely buddy gave me his AA (Automobile Association) card, so I can call the road service. Then, I found out that he HAS to be there :( In the end, my kids' mother came with her membership card. Phew~ finally, I got hold on AA and they sent a rescue car to my place. He opened the car in one minute, jumped start the car and left! Yeah!
So you thought that's the end of my jump start story? NOPE! By this time, I was exhausted and scared at my brothers car, so I asked the supportive him to move the car and possibly went for a bit of drive to recharge the battery. He kindly agreed and drove away. As I was feeling relieved and turned to chatted with my concerned neighbours, I saw him running back toward me. What's wrong now? - The engine died, soon after it left the driveway and the wheel and everything was locked and lost control. Fortunately, he wasn't hurt and was able to park the car about 150 m away from my house. However, the car window was still down :( Thus, he came back to take the jump start wires and we drove his car to my brother's car in the hope to have enough power to close the window. We weren't able to start the car, but at least the window now is close.
Phow~~ *The End* for now...
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