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So Friday we left Minnesota headed to Houston, TX so my wife could be at a job interview on Monday. We normally make it a 2 day trip and as usual did this time. First night we stopped in Joplin, mo then headed out the next day for the final leg. As we were about 20 miles out of Mcalister, OK I noticed my ABS light was on in the truck. No big deal I thought, it is a lifted truck and maybe it got hung on a tire and broke the wire. 18 miles out, battery gauge went to zero and started hearing noises. I pulled over at 11 miles and got out to inspect the truck, although left it running. As I pull over, ALL the gauges died!! Looked for a few min and decided we needed to get to a town quick. Drive it till it blows.
We made it 4 miles. Died and coasted to the side. No power at all
So we call the local ford dealer and asked if the had a tow truck. NOPE. they did however give us a number to call and let us know they closed at noon. It was 11. As we waited a farmer stopped to ask if we were ok and he could help. That for sure would not have happened back in Rochester. we talked a few min and then he left. A few min later another guy pulls over. I saw the military sticker on the window, asked about his unit, talked about my former unit and our current roadside troubles. The guy offered to put us up in his house until we could get our vehicle fixed. WOW That in itself was amazing. He didn't know us but invited us to his home. We talked a few min then he left. Finally, the wrecker showed up. Quick and to the point got us loaded up and off to the dealership 6 miles away. Arrived at 1145, Yikes. told them of the issue and was informed that even if they had he part, it would still be Monday. DAMIT
I asked about a rental car as we HAD to be in houston on Monday. NO LUCK. rental companies were closed until Monday. CRAP! At this point my wife is in tears, we are considering just buying a new truck and her quitting school so we could pay for it, and get to Houston. One of the mechanics walked outside and said to me, "come on, lets go get the parts you need. I can't see y'all stuck here." I asked what I would owe him, and he said nothing. It my good dead for the day. ..........
So a few hours later, a few trips back and forth to auto parts store to get an alternator, battery and belt, and we were on our way. The tech worked for free, the service writer stayed and helped, the owner of the dealership offered us lunch. But seriously I couldn't believe this was happening. We were dead stranded and they did not have to do anything for us, but they did. I gave them both some cash as I could not in good conscious have anyone give up their family time and any other time to help us, they refused but they got it anyhow. It all I could do to not even come close to saying thank you enough! We are in Houston now for a few days, then making the trip back to Rochester. God I hope nothing else goes wrong, but if it does, let me be in Mcalister, OK. They went above and beyond the need for help. I honestly feel as this was our sign to move back home as we have been wanting to for a while.
We made it 4 miles. Died and coasted to the side. No power at all
So we call the local ford dealer and asked if the had a tow truck. NOPE. they did however give us a number to call and let us know they closed at noon. It was 11. As we waited a farmer stopped to ask if we were ok and he could help. That for sure would not have happened back in Rochester. we talked a few min and then he left. A few min later another guy pulls over. I saw the military sticker on the window, asked about his unit, talked about my former unit and our current roadside troubles. The guy offered to put us up in his house until we could get our vehicle fixed. WOW That in itself was amazing. He didn't know us but invited us to his home. We talked a few min then he left. Finally, the wrecker showed up. Quick and to the point got us loaded up and off to the dealership 6 miles away. Arrived at 1145, Yikes. told them of the issue and was informed that even if they had he part, it would still be Monday. DAMIT
I asked about a rental car as we HAD to be in houston on Monday. NO LUCK. rental companies were closed until Monday. CRAP! At this point my wife is in tears, we are considering just buying a new truck and her quitting school so we could pay for it, and get to Houston. One of the mechanics walked outside and said to me, "come on, lets go get the parts you need. I can't see y'all stuck here." I asked what I would owe him, and he said nothing. It my good dead for the day. ..........
So a few hours later, a few trips back and forth to auto parts store to get an alternator, battery and belt, and we were on our way. The tech worked for free, the service writer stayed and helped, the owner of the dealership offered us lunch. But seriously I couldn't believe this was happening. We were dead stranded and they did not have to do anything for us, but they did. I gave them both some cash as I could not in good conscious have anyone give up their family time and any other time to help us, they refused but they got it anyhow. It all I could do to not even come close to saying thank you enough! We are in Houston now for a few days, then making the trip back to Rochester. God I hope nothing else goes wrong, but if it does, let me be in Mcalister, OK. They went above and beyond the need for help. I honestly feel as this was our sign to move back home as we have been wanting to for a while.
