Six miles into the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway (the road which leads to the Yellowstone Northeast entrance) twenty three miles out of Cody, Wy the low tire pressure light comes on. After pulling over and doing a walk around we discover the tire is not low but flat. Naturally, there is no cell service in the area, and Dad substitutes for AAA.
Dad is considering calling NASA for a launch window, as he becomes increasingly frustrated with the vehicle's laminated tire changing directions.
KAILYN SAVES THE DAY, by identifying the missing step in the tire changing directions -- opening the secret center console drawer to reveal the tire lowering access port. Cindy and Kailyn chock the wheels with large rocks from the area. Dad jacks the car up, begins to change the tire. A couple of bikers drive up to lend a hand, put the spare on and load the flat tire into the van.
We drop our hero Kailyn off at the hotel. Mom and Dad call Hertz, are directed to take the car to Walmart where it is determined the tire cannot be patched but must be replaced. (There are great folks at theWalmart Automotive Service department Cody, Wy)
We salvage the day by having a nice sit down dinner at Irma's Hotel. Built in Bufflao Bill's time and named after his daughter.
This is the hotel's original bar
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