19 years ago today, on Labor Day Weekend in 1991, I went to the hardware store to buy a bolt for my lawn mower. There was a bolt missing from one side of the handle, so that it kept falling down and making it difficult to push the mower. I had been dealing with the faulty handle all summer, and that day I came to the end of my frustration quotient. I went inside, got a pair of pliers, and took the bolt off the other side. I jumped in the car and drove to the hardware store to buy another bolt.
When I walked in, there was this cute guy standing there talking to the store manager, who just happened to be my brother-in-law. So, the cute guy helped me find a bolt to match the one I had in my hand. He was very charming, and kept up a conversation with me while we looked for the right bolt. After I made my purchase, I went home, repaired the mower, and finished cutting the grass.
But, I couldn’t get that guy out of my head. I went in the house and called the hardware store. I asked my brother-in-law “what is that guy’s name that waited on me today?” and he told me. I asked, “Is he married?” and my brother-in-law said no. So, I said, “Well, give him my phone number and tell him if he is interested in going out to dinner to give me a call.” And he did.
I cried when we sold that lawn mower.
Sandra Merrikin says
Such a sweet story!
Margie says
What a great story! You are a woman who goes after what she wants.
Judy Bell says
Do you know any more where he came from? I could use a cute guy right about now, especially if he has mechanical abilities! 🙂
Marcie says
Aren’t you glad you didn’t live in an RV then? How many RVr’s need a bolt for a lawnmower? Great story.
Sallie (FullTime-Life) says
What a FAB story Karen! Happy anniversary to you both. (I hope you took a picture of the lawn mower at least!!!) Love the blue dress too (in the other post).
Michael says
That’s a really cool story! Just think, the mower being busted turned out to be the best thing ever! You two look so great together… I’m glad I got the chance to meet you and becomes friends with you both!
Cheryl says
I know you kept the nut, but did you keep the bolt too? Just kidding Jimbo 🙂 You both obviously knew a good thing when you saw it. Happy Happy Anniversary and may God bless you with many many more!
{{hugs}} to both of you!
geogypsy says
Who is that cute guy? 😉
Freely Living Life says
That is a really sweet story! And look at that picture!! Adorable! =)
Glad that fate found it’s way into your hearts. It’s obvious how much you love each other! Congratulations. ((hugs))
Kelley @ Magnetoboldtoo says
In our family we have this high pitched noise that we make when something is so very cute and adorable and sweet that we cannot put it into words.
I just made that sound.
Thrice.
Susan Shepard says
Cute story!
Here’s a great site for RV Mods. It’s where we first saw the clear screen door.
http://rvroadtrip.us/mods.asp
We’ve also taken out our dinette and have table and chairs. Next is new sofa.
Barbara S. says
Oh, I love that story!! And happy anniversary!
Susan Adcox says
Just when we are starting to lose faith in love and humanity, along comes a story like yours. Happy Anniversary!
Phyllis says
Aaaaggghhh…get a body bag !
Love you (and your cute guy) !!