I’m approaching 30, which might explain my recent absent-mindedness. I must need my brain medicine.
Rainfall for 2009 has been good, and our drought situation is getting better. Susie has been itching to get out to the lake. When last we left Lake Jocassee, the water level was, depressingly, several feet below normal.
The lake did not disappoint on the first trip of the season. No, the disappointment was entirely my doing.
I locked us out of the car.
After leashing the dogs and putting on my hiking pack, I decided that I probably didn’t need to carry my wallet with me to the lakeshore. With the rest of the car doors locked, I tossed my wallet into the open trunk and closed the hatch. Only, I didn’t throw my wallet, I threw my keys. Into a locked car. And then closed the only open door.
I had a minor panic attack when the car alarm beeped and I realized what happened.
The park rangers were quite nice and gave us a wire coat hanger and the numbers to a couple of local locksmiths. Apparently we weren’t the only ones locked out that day.
Suffice to say, the “superior German engineering” on my Volkswagen was enough to withstand any attempts with the coat hanger. Two passersby suggested breaking one of the rear passenger windows and paying the insurance deductible.
Susie took the dogs down to the lake for a swim, while I waited it out for the locksmith. $75 later, I had the car open, keys in hand and I didn’t have to smash any windows.
At least I can take solace in knowing that my car is nigh impenetrable. To my feeble carjacking skills, anyway.
