I had a flat tire the other day.
Normally that is not a good thing.
But sometimes life's challenges can actually be blessings.
Lucky me, I was near a food truck.
And a shade tree.
There was a breeze blowing.
And the ditch next to my car was overflowing with hundreds of daylilies.
So I sat in the shade and ate a delicious lunch and admired the flowers til help arrived.
The food was so good, I bought the nice AAA mechanic some lunch, too.
IF one is going to have a flat, this isn't a bad way to do it.
(Two of the pictures are of the daylilies in the ditch. The third one is from my own garden.)
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You sure made lemonade out of the lemons given you!
ReplyDeleteThe lilies make a pretty view too!
Making lemonade is the way to go. :-)
DeleteSounds like you handled the situation well. Happy weekend:@)
ReplyDeleteIt's way better than getting stressed over it.
DeleteLucky for you to have landed where you did.
ReplyDeleteMost of the time one had a flat in the most
remote place possible.
Love the flowers.
:)
I was at one of the urban farms. So it was in the middle of the city, but tucked away in a little pocket of green space that no one even realized existed.
DeleteWhat is it with food trucks? The food is usually delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis was my first experience with a food truck. And it was great.
DeleteWow that is the way to have a tire fixed....with flowers and lunch...perfect! Heidi
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have asked for a better situation.
DeleteThank-you for visiting my blog Gayle, How did you find it?
ReplyDeleteI also have these lilies in my yard, they are just now getting to the point where they'll bloom. I've transplanted them from other areas in the yard. Beautiful photos, I love how you've framed them. I'll be back again!
Laurie
Laurie, I always find interesting looking blogs on the sidebars of fellow bloggers. I stop by to take a quick look and next thing I know I'm following over 300 wonderful blogs!! :-) So many smart, talented, and creative gals "out there". I seem to find inspiration everywhere I turn.
DeleteThis made me smile. I always dread getting a flat tire. I have always wanted to try the food at food trucks..........but usually when I see them, I am with my husband who does not want to try the. LOL The lilies are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSometimes husbands get too comfortable with the things they are already familiar with. It's our job to help them see that it's OK to try new things. :-)
DeleteOh man! I feel your pain...I hate flat tires! I've only had one, but it was SO stressful! So glad yours was close to a food truck and flowers - nice! :)
ReplyDeleteFood and flowers help in just about any situation I can think of.
DeleteI had a flat tyre the other day too! I noticed it was pretty flat when I went outside to start the car..fortunately I was able to limp to a service station and then make an appointment within a couple of hours to put new tyres on the front of the car. I am glad you got through your experience ok as well. Have a lovely weekend Gayle!
ReplyDeleteThis must be the season for flats!
DeleteA moment in time you won't forget and it make a great story to retell. OR you just realized the up side of a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to look for the upside.
DeleteApart from the flat tyre, it sounds like a nice outing the way you described it Gayle.......
ReplyDeleteHow pretty the Daylillies look and nice to be able to turn an unfortunate situation around and
see the upside.......
Claire :)
I wasn't going to let a flat tire ruin my day, that is for sure. :-)
DeleteWhat a positive post! :) ~Pernilla
ReplyDeleteThank you Pernilla! I try.
DeleteHow nice of you to buy him lunch too. I love the color of the daylilies!
ReplyDeleteIt was the least I could do. He saved the day!
DeleteSweet. How wonderful for you. It made a good day.
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