May 20

Into every life a little rain must fall, and it did all day yesterday. Also, about 20 west of Albany NY, while driving up a very long hill, we suddenly lost power and the RPM's went over the top. Alvin managed to steer us almost off I-88. No response from the gears at all. Called Good Sam's Roadside assistance. We were told the tow truck would be there in 100 minutes of less, had to come from Albany. When that time had expired, we received another call from Good Sam's, the first truck "had a problem" so another had been dispatched. I presumed that driver was drinking beer and watching some sports event - NASCAR etc. -  and he didn't want to get out on a rainy Sunday afternoon. We were told another 100 minutes or less. I was in tears by that time, as the semi trucks were really shaking the coach as they zoomed by way too close,  so we were advised to call 911. A very nice NY State Trooper by the name of R. W. Albert came and parked behind us with flashing lights, offered to help us unhook the jeep, and called the towing company to ascertain ETA. An Ex-Marine who really likes George Bush, he was a huge comfort in a stressful situation.

The tow truck driver was amazing, using a remote control to manipulate the tow bar as he raised the coach and attached the tow bar to the front axle. He explained every step to reassure to extremely concerned senior citizens. Especially when he had to drop the drive shaft. Poor Clyde traveled faster than he ever had with Alvin driving, and it rained all the way into Albany. Actually Bethlehem NY.

We found a motel right across the street from the tow company, since being Sunday afternoon the only place to take Clyde was the tow shop.

Good Sam's found a repair shop early this morning so we were towed again to down town Albany to Nors & T, Night Owl Truck Repair, where we spent the day. Also found out Camping World put the wrong weight of motor oil in when they changed the oil in April.

Called Lisa at Quechee State Park, we were scheduled to arrive there today,  to explain our predicament.
Hopefully, we can be on our way by Wednesday afternoon.