Saturday, January 09, 2010

Of Volkswagens and Love


For thirty years, I have been helping my husband bleed the brakes on various Volkswagens he has owned.  This involves me sitting in the driver's seat, pumping the brakes 3 times (holding on the last time) while he does whatever mysterious mechanical magic he does to make sure the brakes are in full and safe working order.

It has become a joke between us that we have a standing date to bleed the brakes whenever it becomes necessary.  Last night, we made a date for me to help him bleed the brakes on his yellow '72 today.

It all began when I was 19. Now I am 48 (ok, will be 49 in the spring if the math doesn't add up) and I'm still helping him bleed VW brakes!

6 comments:

LC said...

What a nice "tradition" and memory. It's often the simple things in life that make the best and most endearing memories.

Staying in Balance said...

That's very true!

TACParent said...

Date night with a VW lover ... a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do. I think afterwards he should at least sit and have a hot cup of tea with you. I think this tradition will live on for a long, long time.

Staying in Balance said...

Absolutely, T! I learned that early, lol!

I like the having tea with me idea. I'll have to try that!

C. said...

I always felt love was found in the "little" things we do for each other, not the big. I'm sure it's a memory of love for you son.

Staying in Balance said...

I agree, C. I'm sure my ds will have lots of memories of VWs!

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