So, back to the car troubles... after finally replacing the tie rod (which took 14 guys, a borrowed car to drive to the mechanic's and tell him he wasn't needed - because we didn't have his phone number, just his address, and finally, someone with the right tools to replace it), it was now time to find a new drive flange... in order to make it home. Well, you'd think with mini enthusiasts overwhelming the town of Winona, someone, anyone would have the part that was needed. However, after much searching, no part was available, for borrow or purchase.
Thankfully, Roger from Thunder Bay came to the rescue. He called up a buddy he hadn't spoken with in 25 years to see if he still had Mini's and might have a spare part. Well, his buddy has just had hip surgery but, lo and behold, he had the part (still on the vehicle, but had it nonetheless). YEAH! Even better still, Roger volunteered to drive the 2 1/2 hours one way to pick up the part and hand deliver it. 2 electrical fires and some time later, Roger came to the rescue! The part was installed, quite quickly I might add, and everyone breathed a
sigh of relief! We even made it to the banquet that evening between delivery and installation. The event wrapped up as we put Maggie back together in the hotel parking lot again. What an adventure! And the rest of the trip home was a breeze, thanks to some new friends! Just in case, we had an escort but thankfully, no further assistance was required... well, actually, there was some minor electrical work... but she's a British car... you know how that goes!
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