Even before the NRMA had a chance to intervene, the local community raced to our rescue recently.
We were out for a drive in our newly-acquired MX5, coasting down Empire Bay Rd, when the motor suddenly cut out leaving us stranded by the side of the road.
Enter our first set of shining knights – a man and his two children from Kincumber High School.
They had seen us pulling over and offered their help.
As the NRMA was being rung for help, we thanked them.
After they went, Tom from Jim’s Dents and Repairs pulled up and offered his help.
He had previously owned an MX5 and suspected the immobiliser was the problem.
He had our car started in a few minutes.
After many heartfelt thanks, he went on his way.
A friend going past recognised our car and pulled up, offering assistance.
To say that we were impressed by this display of community spirit is an understatement.
We were floored.
The NRMA never got a chance!
Thank you again to all the above Samaritans.
Email, Feb 23
Peter Murphy, Ettalong