March 4, 2018
We spend a lot of time rolling on the blacktop and floating on the water. We have enjoyed every adventure we’ve experienced on land and afloat. We are also tremendously respectful of the hazzards of both.
Vidal is meticulous about routine maintenance, carrying necessary tools, and ensuring tow insurance is current for the boat. He had to utilize Sea Tow http://seatow.com once previously while on open water but today was different.
We had just passed the I35 split to continue onto I20 in Lancaster when rough road conditions bounced us a bit. It was the dragging sound that remained after the jostling settled that drew our attention and concern. We took the first available exit and pulled into a nearby gas station/ convenience store. We had guessed what may have happened to the trailer but we would quickly learn none of our ideas were correct. To our dismay, the tongue of the trailer had snapped in two. Upon closer inspection we determined without safety chains, the boat would have just kept rolling on down the highway. We took a deep breath and gave thanks to God for the averted consequences.
A phone call to Sea Tow confirms we are eligible for towing. A two-hour wait serves as an opportunity to perform housekeeping chores that would have to be done when we got home anyway.
Another blessing is that Vidal has a friend who owns a welding shop http://dallasmetalfabricators.com and he advises to have the boat towed there and he’ll begin repairs in the morning.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Be blessed y’all!
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