The GPS clearly can't decide which is the most sensible,even if it is the shortest. We got on some snowy backcountry roller coasters that were nasty,and we were unable to back out or turn around. I expected the GPS to give the next directions as" Turn right at the cow,then left at the tree".
Then there was the hill...short but steep and it banks hard to the left.Crap! I gave it a slow steady accelerate and we made it almost...just almost to the top. Then we slid down the hill,a horrible slow ballet with the truck sliding to the left and the trailer coming around to say hello to the right side of the truck. Amazingly,the trailer only tapped the rear quarter,not even scratching the paint. As we sat in the truck quietly assessing the situation,I ask her"tell me again why we're doing this??" We both chuckle(what else can you do?)and I send her up the hill to fend off anyone crazy enough to be going the other way. Now.. how to get out of this. I found that the brake mechanism on the trailer slid under the bumper and now the two are stuck together. What luck-being in Ohio,the house across the street has a big ol' tractor,and the young woman there is happy to assist. Well after a few minor things like getting the tractor stuck in a ditch,we get everything sorted out. Nothing that a little planning,a crowbar,100ft of chain and a hydraulic jack,and a tractor couldn't solve. Off we go-in the other direction!
All in all,we were lucky,and someday we'll look back on this and laugh...maybe...
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