I'm Running Out of Fingers...
...to count the number of cRaptors that I've killed.
This makes #5. On our way to Mason, we had just gotten about 15 minutes west of Hearne on 79; BOOM!!! Fourth gear disappears, RPMs skyrocket to 2800 (that's high for me), and the caravan pulls off to the side of the road. I quickly learn that I have not only lost 4th gear, but all forward gears. I still have reverse, but that's not enough to make it to the trail.
After a few calls, Jimmy & Carol Mancuso were on their way to save my ass. In the mean time, we struck up a makeshift camp, and swapped some lies.
Since all I had left was the trusty reverse gear, I had to back the 'burban onto their gooseneck. Now, my truck is a little wide. And it's certainly heavier than the Mancuso's Jeep, so this was a unique experience.
Anyway, I owe a great deal of thanks to the Mancusos. I hope everybody has fun in Mason. I'll be on the phone with Art-Carr trying to get a hold of a new transmission. Needless to say, I won't be doing any more business with the cRaptor people except for that of a refund.
Imobile,