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Re: Vw's on the side of the road



Good story.  Got right serious there at the end.  Something to think about.

-Phil


> What's the deal here kids?  If I ever see a VW on the side of the road
WITH
> the owner I stop to see what's up.
>
> One time I was waiting in a long line to turn right at an intersection
where
> that kind of wait is abnormal.  So I get frustrated, jam it into 1st and
> squeal around the "sheep" waiting in line to go nowhere.  Then I saw it.
At
> the front of the line was a VW bus; stalled.  I pulled over after I turned
> and ran back to help.  The woman at the wheel thanked me profusely and
said
> that her husband told her not to turn off the engine because the battery
was
> bad; unfortunately she killed it at the stop light.  I started pushing and
> then another guy joined me out of nowhere so we could get her bump
started.
> I asked her if she needed me to follow her but she said no.  Then I saw
> them; 3 little babies in car seats.  That's why she couldn't get out of
the
> car!  Did I mention it was raining also.
>
> I am a helpful person when I see people in trouble, but I will bend over
> backwards for a fellow VWer.  Chris DeLong are you out there?
>
> Ladies, don't try this at home.  Use a cell phone and call the highway
> patrol.  Just 'taint a good idea for ya.
>
> <stepping off my soap box>
> David Barwick
> 88 Scirocco
> 84 Jetta GLI
> Eugene, OR
>
>
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