the morning started as most sunday's did. little smoke off the bat, dvd from the collection. the only thing missing was breakfast from mc donald's, and a paper. (i still enjoy the funnies.)
oh yeah- my gas gauge is broke and i've been driving off of calculations from my trip counter.
i put the lord-of-the-rings on pause, and went out into the snow in search of sustenance.
two sausage egg and cheese biscuits later, my trusty steed starts to jump, then sputter. NO! steering locks up, and i slide into a open spot by the curb.
bad calculations!
now i walked against the bitter wind that bit my face.
three blocks to the next gas-station.
the first two had been unfruitful, due to the fact that neither sold gas cans, or would let me put gas into a two liter bottle. the fat kid behind glass explained to me it was illegal, and he could lose his lucrative career if he allowed me to do so.
i explained to him that it was really f*ing cold, and if he was a human being he would help me.
he went back to reading in his heated glass house, and i headed back out into the cold.
at first i contemplated revenge- enego montoya style- you killed my father, prepare to die! but, as i tumbled ideas around in my melon, serenity wrapped her big ol' arms around me.
wwjd?
yeah, i said it. what was the righteous thing to do? is this what he meant by love thy neighbor- despite their actions towards you? i know it sounds cheezy, but i'm working on my karma.
suddenly i grew warmer, and looked towards my next destination.
the two aaa, auto emergency trucks, said they couldn't help me if i wasn't a member. i said thanks, and walked inside.
the clerk at the counter informed me it was necessary to purchase a gas can, as opposed to using the one sitting by her feet. i said thanks, filled the can, and journeyed back across freezing plains, trudging towards my breakfast and warmth.
just like lord of the rings and shit.