On my way to Falmouth on Route 28, I heard a sound like loud burst of static, followed by a foul smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulled over and parked at West Falmouth Square and saw that there was a light smoke, like exhaust, coming from the hood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Called the Falmouth Fire Department. They sent two trucks, looked under the hood, decided I was not a danger to local businesses and disconnected the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What they didn’t realize is that by disconnecting the battery, they made it impossible to shift into Neutral. That is, until the AAA driver showed me a trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AAA sent a truck in less than an hour. Driver was great and agreeable. We stopped at the West Falmouth Market so I could get money from an ATM for a tip, which he well deserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driver brought me and the truck to Falmouth Toyota, and they gave me a ride home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’d been calling Ron non-stop, forgetting that he was going to shovel. He did the driveway, deck, walkway and front stairs. I offered to spell him for a few minutes to make paths to the trash and compost containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The people at the standout got splashed by a fool with a plow. Word is they got his plate number.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
On my way to Falmouth on Route 28, I heard a sound like loud burst of static, followed by a foul smell.Pulled over and parked at West Falmouth Square and saw that there was a light smoke, like exhaust, coming … Continue reading