When I returned to the NTB Tires at 8:30am six people had already checked-in to have tires rotated, tune-ups, slow leaks in tired plugged, etc.

Mark entered the shop. Good morning folks. Edith what are you doing here? The Service Engine Soon light came on when I started my truck to leave here last night. Therefore, I decided not to leave this area until the problem was identified and resolved, I replied. “I’m so sorry. I figured you were at least 3-hours closer to Indiana by now. Okay, I’ll have the mechanic that serviced your vehicle last night check it out once a bay opens up.”

An hour later, a young mechanic approached. “Mrs. Brown, my name is Jacob; may I please have the keys to your truck?” Sure, I replied. Thirty minutes later, Jacob returned. Mrs. Brown here are your keys. “I am sorry, I forgot to reset the senor last night. It’s done now, and you shouldn’t experience any other problems. It was nice meeting you and I hope you have a safe trip.” Thank you, Jacob.

I waved at Mark as I prepared to leave. Please hold on a second, he said to a telephone customer. “Edith, it’s been a pleasure to meet you. I am sorry we held you up this morning. But, I am glad you decided to see us prior to leaving town. Be safe out there,” he said. Thank you, Mark, it was nice meeting and doing business with you. Bye.

At 10:30am, I left the city of Monroeville behind and pressed rubber to metal to cross the Indiana Stateline before dark. Other than paying tolls and joking with booth workers about having to withdraw money from my bank account just to pay tolls because toll-booth are constructed a mile apart, or the only conversation I have had today is with him/her, or if I had known I had to be godmother to toll booths, I would have chosen a different route to Sioux Falls SD. “Yes, you could have. But you would have been driving for six instead of four-days,” all would reply. Normally, we would share a laugh. “Be safe,” they’ll say. Thanks, I will.

Upon crossing the Indiana Stateline, I took the Fremont, IN exit and made Comfort Inn my home for the night which cost $98.78.

** To Be Continued **