After a week of fun and screaming kids (no, not the grandkids who were particularly well behaved and had lots of fun) it was time to depart North Myrtle Beach to head for home.
Matt and Sandi got off first at around 0515. We left the condo with Shelley and the kids about 1/2hour later at 0545. Our task was to return all the condo keys to the drop box and we'd be off. Shelley drove by as we stopped to deposit the keys. As Anna Marie got back into the truck and we started backing out of the parking spot, we heard a very loud "B A M!" It sounded like a shot had been fired. Almost immediately, we lost the power steering. This beast doesn't turn very well without power steering!
A quick inspection revealed that we lost all of the PS fluid and that the end of the high pressure line blew out of the PS pump.
It was now 0615 on Easter Sunday. Triple A showed up about an hour after we called, but we suspected that being towed would likely be the only thing that would be accomplished today.
The tow truck guy said that there was a Triple A facility that was suppose to be open today. He towed us about 25 miles only to find out that it was closed. He tried another establishment but it was closed too. Finally, he took us to his body shop. They'll be able to search for the part and, if successful, make the repair tomorrow. He then dropped us off at the nearby Super 8 motel. We signed in for a room at 0830!
After reviewing options, we took a five mile walk, went to the theater to see "The Conspirator," had a nice lunch and dinner at local establishments and, made the best of a bad situation.
Our activities made for a disappointing Easter celebration, but they certainly made a most memorable birthday for Anna Marie!
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