Brrly1 1,146 #1 Posted August 25, 2016 Help comes in a lot of different forms. It comes in forms where somebody needs physical help, help with money etc. Yesterday during my adventure to Portland I just happened to have a flat tire on my trailer. Well first off it was as I got off at my exit to take about forty miles south on the highway. I approached a Firestone tire store and they told me No right along with the Walmart up the street No was there answer. If it was my truck then sure we will fix you right up. I even tried triple AAA to no avail. This will be there last year for that. At that point I called one of the people I was going to meet, Brandon Schamer came to my rescue. Brandon was looking for some xi attachments which I had a couple extra. Brandon stopped an bought a small floor jack for his car, also to jack up my trailer. Brandon got to me and the journey began. Got the wheel off and made the trip thru downtown Ft. Wayne to another Firestone dealership who actually carried the tire I needed. Got the tire put on and we returned to the Walmart parking lot to reinstall the tire on the trailer. We then unloaded the xi attachments. I have never been so grateful for the Help that I received yesterday Brandon just like I told you Thank you very much!! At that point I sill had a tractor to deliver. I called Derek W. up as he was packing up at Portland well that worked out good too, he told me too set tight and he would see me also at the Walmart parking lot. He came up and picked up the tractor. I am here to tell you when you need help the Wheel Horse people get together there's not a lot of things that can stop them. Brandon and Derek I hope you have a great day Thanks for being there. In case anybody wants to know I am now recovering from my second stroke, Wheel Horse people rule!! Thank you everyone, including Travis the salesman 24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,724 #2 Posted August 25, 2016 Great story...Thanks for sharing. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #3 Posted August 25, 2016 I knew when you mentioned Brandon Shamer that the story was going to have a happy ending. I'm glad everything worked out for you. This group is amazing. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,628 #4 Posted August 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Brrly1 said: recovering from my second stroke, Glad to hear you are doing better, this past year has been a tough one for you. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #5 Posted August 25, 2016 3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Great story...Thanks for sharing. Absolutely!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,902 #6 Posted August 25, 2016 No spare? I usually travel with 3 spare tires. 1 for the truck, 1 for the trailer and 1 sitting in the driver's seat! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illinilefttackle 399 #7 Posted August 25, 2016 Glad you got help when you needed it the most! Good Luck !- Al 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #8 Posted August 26, 2016 Glad it all worked out well for you John. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #9 Posted August 27, 2016 Thanks John! I know you would have done the same in a heartbeat if you could! It was a pleasure getting to hang out with you for a bit longer than we would have otherwise. I'm glad we missed all those tornadoes on the way home! (P.S. I thought you would like to know, my overall MPG for that entire trip was 29 mpg!) ~Brandon 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #10 Posted August 27, 2016 God put some awesome people in this world. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #11 Posted August 28, 2016 Great story John, I never ceases to amaze me at what length people will go to to help each other out. well done Wheelhorse people . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #12 Posted August 29, 2016 Good to hear you got through a tough day John. Hang in there Mate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #13 Posted August 30, 2016 Moral of the story...." I get by with a little help from my friends". 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites