Friday, June 2 "Someone" Watched Over Us...

There was another "Fundraising Beer Night" at Joe Dog's from 8 to 10 and since I was the only one "besides the momma-to-be, Jess" who did not have beer, I was the designated driver to get us to the lake afterward. So, at 10:45 p.m. we were on our way...but wait, there was only a quarter tank of gas so we needed to stop at the gas station. We thought, the Shell station on Warman Road, but when we got there it was closed so I pulled into the 7-11 across the street thinking I would fill up there. Bruce said, "go to the Shell on 51st and get airmiles" so, change the plan...but wait, there is a car backing up from the pump in front of us and she continues to back up, I swerve to get around her but...crash. She caught a piece of the passenger door in the back and quarter panel behind it, didn't seem like too much damage, it was still drivable. We exchanged names, etc. and we headed off for the Shell station on 51st. We got our gas and I was going to pull out onto 51st but noticed a semi coming along at a pretty good clip so I pulled my nose back in (nose of car that is) just in time. Then along Highway 16 on the way out to Dalmeny to meet up with Milly, Grammi, Debbie and Nadine we passed a person walking on the shoulder of the road - Les piped up, "where were their reflectors" and of course we had to laugh. At this point, with Jess and the babes riding beside me in the front seat, she was a little unnerved and I said, "Well that was three things...I know, I forgot to say my usual prayer before leaving the city for the lake - Lord, please get us there safely". Jess then asked if I thought it would work now since we had already left the city, no harm in trying. We got to Dalmeny safely, met up with the other part of the convoy and headed off to the lake. We had some really good laughs on that drive up to the lake as the four of us sang songs, like we used to on trips to help pass the driving time when the kids were small. And yes, we made it safely!