August 22, 2013

manual labour

So today, at the ripe old age of 40, I undertook what can only be described as Manual Labour and learnt how to check the pressure of my car tyres.  Trust me, I am just as shocked as you are.
Why yes, I did take a photo of the Air Pressure Machine...shouldn't all of life's milestones be documented?
Long, boring story, but my tyre pressure light thingy was beeping at me furiously and I had no clue what the hell to do about it.  So I rang Scott, he told me what to do and BAM!  Before I knew it, I was crouching down in front of the tyres, attaching a teeny tiny pump to the world's smallest valve and checking that the little machine beeped when it reached 32.  I know.  At this rate I'll be doing oil changes and re-building engines by Christmas.
Of course the downside to all this DIY Manual Labour business is the mess.  Just look at the state of my thumb.  I mean, really.  Have you ever seen such filth?  And I had to drive home looking like that because despite an extensive search around the tyre checking area, there wasn't a moisturising hand wash or scrub to be found.  Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go and fill out my log book and check the diff.  Which of course is code for make myself a coffee and do a bit of online shopping.  What are you up to?


3 comments:

  1. You've gone above & beyond today Kirst. I am now inspired to try something like this after i reach the big 40 milestone. Which isn't until November, so I have time to psych myself up. I've always been of the opinion that there are people qualified to check tyre pressures and have never done this task myself either. Ever. I will be sure to pack wipes for my hands, thanks to your experience! Jack

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    1. Wipes are essential. As are high waisted pants...you'll know what I'm talking about when you crouch over the tyres x

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  2. Full credit to you Kirsten. I've never done it in my life and wouldn't even begin to know where or what to look at! LOL

    Anne xx

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