Car karma
Taking any opportunity to prove my manly credentials, a couple of days ago I helped a friend to get her car to the garage. Studying aircraft technical knowledge at least made me understand the principle of a carburettor but I still can’t perform miracles.
Taking the jump leads down was a bit of a side trip, but I was happy to help as I’m a strong believer in car karma. In essence, one good dead deserves another. For every jump start I have received in the past, it’s right to pass that onto someone else. For every push I’ve given, I will receive a push in return. Liz and I had discussed this on the way to the car, not expecting it would be proven so clearly that afternoon.
The car still wasn’t turning over (another bloody Ford Sierra) so it was time for a tow. Whilst we were struggling to push the car out of the parking space, a stranger came along and risked a heart attack, for he was an old fella, to give us a hand. Then he and his wife hitched the car to their tow bar and gave us a pull all the way to the garage.
That man understood car karma, and will be going to heaven in an AA truck.
Clearly Liz has had one tow too many as the car is still faulty. I, however, have a couple of credits in the bank.
The moral of my story: if someone needs help, offer it. Cross to the other side of the road if you have to. What goes around will come around. And even if you’ve overdrawn your karma account, you can still offer tea and crumpets.
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