Changing a tyre with a fork?

This morning i came across an interesting sight. It was truly one of those things that you would never expect to see. Right up there with the news of Tony Blair having a sex change operation, and his wife Cherie looking attractive! It just won't happen!

I passed a car this morning who had had a puncture and was at the side of the road. Nothing out of the ordinary here.  BUT... on closer inspection the person trying to change the wheel was not using a wheel nut tool. they were using a fork!!! A standard steel cutlery set type of fork!! I presume therefore that they had used the wheel nut tool to eat a philly cheese steak, or in some other way got the two things confused. what other possible reason could there be?  I would have stopped to offer assistance, but i was too busy laughing.  Thinking about it, i should have offered to provide a desert spoon and a knife, to complete their set!

I would guess they are still at the side of the road now. I will let you know tomorrow if they are, and the resulting amusement!

What a crazy world!

A flat tyre for Christmas

On my way to do the usual last minute Christmas shopping, i noticed the steering a little heavy. I got out to expect to see an elephant under the wheel arch (believe me, these things do actually go through my head) - and of course, there wasn't one.  There was however a slightly flat tyre.  Happy Christmas to me! lol.

I pumped it up with my 5 year old £9.99 Halfords foot pump,and it seemed up enough for a fun trip shopping. 

When i got home i tried pumping it up a bit more, as it was not at optimum pressure.  The foot pump broke didnt it! What a good coincidence and luck that i have a feeling, i may be getting some halfords vouchers this year!  I now need a headlight bulb, and a foot pump!  You have to laugh at this!

On a lighter note - wishing you all a Happy Christmas and a Great 2012!