Friday (yesterday) I worked at the Emergency Squad and since it’s been raining a lot, I figured I’d better plan to drive my car. So Thursday evening I went out to start it. Thank heavens I did because it wouldn’t start. Apparently the battery was dead.

It was towed to the Brandon Honda dealership. I was disappointed that a car with 882 miles on it wouldn’t start but it was explained to me that even with the car off, the battery has lots draining it.

I will drive it more. Obviously I want it to start when I need it.

This morning they called to say it was fixed and I could come after it. I was concerned about getting to Brandon to claim my car. I finally called Connie, a girlfriend I play dominos with, and she was glad to give me a ride. We had heavy (blinding) rain and it scared me. Connie is an excellent driver and she made it with no problems.

I had to wait a while to get my car back (the person who had made the arrangements was working with another customer). I finally got on the road with a plan in mind. I wasn’t driving on I-75, but instead I’d use the State Road 41, which I used to take when John needed to go to Tampa General. Except for heavy rain when I started out, the drive was ok.

I did have to stop for gas and that was almost laughable. I didn’t know how to get the gas cap open, and couldn’t figure out how to work the windshield wipers. But after struggling, it all worked and I made it.

I must say that the car is comfortable, and if I was more familiar with the features, I’d probably love it.

I will drive it a lot more!!! I promise!!