Since everyone knows about "island time," and I've posted some of our experiences with that here, I thought it would be only fair to write about an experience that didn't fit the stereotype.
Several weeks back, I did my normal, weekly all-day grocery shopping (usually requiring stops at 4 different stores). As I unloaded my purchases, I heard a hissing sound near the right rear of the car. Always logical and pro-active, I decided to put away the groceries and eat a snack and hope that I was mistaken about the source of the sound.
So, a little while later, I went back out to check out the situation. The hissing sound had lessened some, but the tire also was looking low. Bummer.
After consulting with both Bob and the dealership, I hopped back into the car and headed to Rodriguez Auto Parts. This is the preferred tire supplier on the island, as they are reputed to sell tires that actually will hold air, rather than ones that have been sitting around so long that they have completely dried out. Seriously.
I entered the store front, paid the cashier $8, and took my receipt out to the shop bays. A repairman directed me to back into a bay, where he removed my tire and found what was left of a nail I'd apparently driven over. He repaired the hole, aired up my tire, and replaced it on my car.
Total time for the entire procedure, from paying to heading back home? 20 minutes. Wow!
Now, it is entirely possible that everything transpired so quickly because I arrived at 4:35 p.m., and Rodriquez closes at 5:00 p.m. But, whatever the reason, the efficiency was impressive!
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