🤖 Gary’s Great Escape: The Pantsless Pit Stop

🔧 Gary in his element
If it was broken, Gary was the man to take it to.

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🌄 Good morning!

Yep, I’m back at my kitchen table, writing in the early morning like I usually do. Everyone else is still sleeping, and I’ve got a hot cup of coffee and a view of the sunrise—even if it is hiding behind some clouds. I’ve learned that a cloudy day doesn’t have to feel gloomy unless I let it. And today? I’ve already decided it’s going to be a good one.

☕ But today’s story? It’s one for the memory books.

Back in the day, Gary and I had a real talent for getting into heated arguments. We were young, hot-headed, and had no clue how to fight fair. I’d let loose with loud, ear-piercing screams, and Gary—bless his heart—knew better than to stick around once I hit that pitch. He’d grab his keys and make a beeline for the door.

On this particular night, we were deep in one of those blowouts. I can’t even remember what started it, but I know it was a doozy. Frustrated and fuming, Gary stormed out and headed for his trusty truck.

Lucky for us, our friends Mark and Doug were there to witness the whole thing. Without missing a beat, they chased after Gary and offered to drive. These two had just gotten their driver’s licenses, and like any teenage boys, they were itching for a reason to use them. Good thing, too—Gary was a bit more intoxicated than he should’ve been. (Okay, let’s be honest—he was drunk off his you-know-what.)

🛻 So off the three of them went on an impromptu road trip, destination: Washington. I wasn’t there, so I don’t know what they talked about on the way, but I do know they made a pit stop in Cranbrook to refuel. As they pulled into the gas station, Mark and Doug turned to Gary and asked for some money to fill the tank.

And here’s where things get downright hilarious. 😆

Gary reached down to grab his wallet… and realized he didn’t have any pants on. Yep. Pantsless. At a gas station. 🤦‍♀️

Now here’s the kicker—Mark and Doug knew he didn’t have pants on. They also knew he didn’t have a wallet. But instead of stopping him, they just let it all unfold. Cool as cucumbers. 🥒 They played the role of Gary’s babysitters from the second they climbed into that truck, making sure he didn’t wander off too far or create too much of a scene. And eventually, they brought him safely back home.

📝 Oh, the memories we make. Even in the middle of chaos and crazy arguments, there’s always a silver lining of humor. And Gary’s pantsless pit stop in Cranbrook? That one’s carved in stone as one of the funniest memories in our marriage.

☁️ Wanda-ism: Some days you fight, some days you laugh—and if you're lucky, you get a story that involves no pants and a gas station. ☁️

Pull up a chair. I’ve got a story. 💻☕📖