On the way to a dinner party with my family in law, dinner expectations were as high as the pressure in one of the tires of one of the cars... just before disaster struck and it did burst open. After the first initial shock, some started unloading the livestock into another car to run for civilization and dinner, others started repairs in the desolate wilderness... hoping they wouldn't feature in an eposide of 'I shouldn't be alive'.
Of course repairs ain't easy... so while you still have all your strength and are not yet worn out by the wheather and lack of sleep during the first days of trying to stay alive in the Apeldoorn periphery, and still have all your mental strength and focus, try to find out how it can be fixed.
After reading and deliberation (of course it is always better/safer/faster if a male of the human species tries to gain an insight the the car-lifting science, but to keep the group together in these tough and stressfull times, you simple have to give in sometimes), position the provided powertools carefully underneath the vehicle.
Then the time is come when brute force is required to ensure a quick escape out of this hazardous situation.
In survival situations, teamwork always enhances the chance on surviving the most serious circumstances.
If you're lucky, and remembered the wise words from Bear Grylls to pee over the spare tire first for lubrication purposes, than the final touches to the fix may come sooner than expected.
And of course, despair quickly flipflops into relief and ecstatic joy.
This moment of ecstasy might be the most dangerous moment of this period of roughing it, you might be cought of guard and decked by a Fiat Panda speading by. After surving the stampede of oncoming fourwheelers, it of course is necessary to desinfect yourselves, and although this guy has many usages for yellow snow related fluids, it is preferred to use some wild papyrus, tropical foliage, or if not present, simply use some tissues.
Take a moment to enjoy your succes and achievements.
Then speed back to civilization and try to recuperate as quickly as possible by hydrating again.
For anyone who wonders, I did not participate in the daring repairs because I was wearing white, ... a real good reason,... and of course, someone had to record the adventures for posterity.
(camera at hand was a pana tz5)
Of course repairs ain't easy... so while you still have all your strength and are not yet worn out by the wheather and lack of sleep during the first days of trying to stay alive in the Apeldoorn periphery, and still have all your mental strength and focus, try to find out how it can be fixed.
After reading and deliberation (of course it is always better/safer/faster if a male of the human species tries to gain an insight the the car-lifting science, but to keep the group together in these tough and stressfull times, you simple have to give in sometimes), position the provided powertools carefully underneath the vehicle.
Then the time is come when brute force is required to ensure a quick escape out of this hazardous situation.
In survival situations, teamwork always enhances the chance on surviving the most serious circumstances.
If you're lucky, and remembered the wise words from Bear Grylls to pee over the spare tire first for lubrication purposes, than the final touches to the fix may come sooner than expected.
And of course, despair quickly flipflops into relief and ecstatic joy.
This moment of ecstasy might be the most dangerous moment of this period of roughing it, you might be cought of guard and decked by a Fiat Panda speading by. After surving the stampede of oncoming fourwheelers, it of course is necessary to desinfect yourselves, and although this guy has many usages for yellow snow related fluids, it is preferred to use some wild papyrus, tropical foliage, or if not present, simply use some tissues.
Take a moment to enjoy your succes and achievements.
Then speed back to civilization and try to recuperate as quickly as possible by hydrating again.
For anyone who wonders, I did not participate in the daring repairs because I was wearing white, ... a real good reason,... and of course, someone had to record the adventures for posterity.
(camera at hand was a pana tz5)
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