What shall I do while waiting to get my tire changed? [chatty filter]

July 14, 2024 7:04 PM

I am currently parked with hazards on at the side of the road just outside the Winnipeg Folk Festival, in my mom’s car, waiting for CAA to come tow me or change my tire, whichever works better.

The festival’s main concert is paused for a nice prairie thunderstorm and I’m watching people’s cars stream by me, wondering how on earth CAA is going to actually find me, and whether the fine volunteers on the Traffic crew will allow them to get to me. ETA 2 hours.

I have 1/4 tank of gas and a phone. How best to pass the time, friends?

posted by Lawn Beaver to Grab Bag (6 answers total)

Watch Nola Matthews' absolutely delightful and fresh floor routine.
posted by phunniemee at 7:09 PM on July 14 [3 favorites]

nap
posted by Jacqueline at 8:00 PM on July 14

Learn how to juggle
posted by sacrifix at 10:00 PM on July 14

If your phone battery can take it, play Voyage of the Marigold (from MetaFilter Projects). It will probably take several attempts…
posted by demi-octopus at 10:13 PM on July 14 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: I left the car out at the site in the end, no tow truck drivers were willing to brave the post-Festival traffic. So that takes care of what my plans are for today!
posted by Lawn Beaver at 6:55 AM on July 15 [4 favorites]

I’m glad you’re safe at least! I was wondering how this turned out.
posted by GenjiandProust at 7:44 AM on July 15 [2 favorites]