Since I’ve been noticing a pattern lately, a pattern of people not reading blogs, I’ve decided I’m just going to post whatever comes to mind instead of planning things out, which will most likely include some of my (I’ve been told) annoying habits.
This morning I decided it was time to check everybody’s tires for proper inflation, including the bicycle and unicycle 
since VC had already let me know those were low…(he no longer uses my hand pump since it is finicky and he ruined two tires trying to remove the nozzle)
However, on the Element, the wheel caps are such that it is impossible to use my handy dandy hand pump which I’ve used for years and permitted me to handle my own tire inflation. Now I need to rely on MB to use his portable air tank.
So, I went out to the garage to check my tires only to notice they were all LOW!!!!! I have a penchant for proper tire inflation so I check them every few weeks.
This drives MB absolutely CR-A-ZY!!!!! His actual quote from this morning: “People have their own pet peeves in a marriage, and your’s is proper tire inflation. I never even bothered with that until I met you.” (said with tone of deep disgust)
EXCUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSE ME!!!
I’ve seen way too many Dateline shows demonstrating the lack of handling that occurs when tires are even slightly underinflated, not to mention the increased stopping time. It is the equivalent of driving drunk around the obstacle course.
Anyway, since he could care less, I check his tires for him regularly!!! All he needs to do is fill (with his air tank) the low ones that I find with the pressure gauge.
Let me see a show of hands if you check your husband’s tire inflation on a regular basis.
I thought not.
MB should be so lucky as to have such a diligent wife 
I could use a wife like me 
Hey, I’m really liking this type of post where I come out smelling like roses!! Note to self: Do more of them.
P.S. I’ve been spending less time on the computer due to a bad carpal tunnel flare up due to addressing 700+ invites at work this past week, which is why you may not be seeing me as often.
you are diligent! I’m very impressed
I have to admit that when it comes to my car, I tend to leave it all to the husband…I should be ashamed of myself. Yet, my laziness keeps me from being ashamed I guess.
Kathie recently posted..eat your heart out Cinderella!
I’ll kick mine every once in a while just to check. If they’re low, they give a different thud.
You are a good wife for doing this. If only I could find one that does this and checks my oil, I’d have it made
Your good tire checking reminded me that the low pressure indicator light was on in the Mrs. car the last time I drove it, but the tires seemed to be fine. I can add that to my to-do list tomorrow–thanks.
I hope your carpal tunnel pain subsides quickly.
slamdunk recently posted..Mikes New Car
My tire pressure is checked twice a year. The shop does it in the fall when I bring the car in to have the winter tires put on, and again in the fall when I have the summer tires put on. (I have a tire pressure indicator on my car, though.)
JaniceP recently posted..For the Zadge
You have a portable air tank? Cool! I didn’t know they even existed!
Your tyre diligence is very impressive. This is the the kind of thing men would be bragging to their mates about over a pint at the pub over here. Of course you do realise that you are entirely ruining things for VC. If it’s true (and I think it is) that boys look for partners who are like their mothers, then he’s going to have to look long and hard to find another Natural Tyre Doctor.
And you’re right, it *has* gone quiet in Blogland, hasn’t it?
AngelCel recently posted..Summer Rewind
I can’t remember the last time I checked my tires. I suck.
Kristina P. recently posted..Insert Witty Title Here
Are incredible the things husbands can complain about. One should not marry at all.
So sorry for your carpal tunnel, and it’s okay not to plan, I do it all the time
Alessandra recently posted..Exchange of favors
I wait until someone on the highway yells at me about a flat tire before checking my tires…
(p.s. I’m still reading blogs!)
Karen recently posted..234-365 New Shoes
I will be honest, I don’t know how to check my tires but my car will light up if one is low and then I say, “Honey, my tire is low please take care of it” Yep, I am one of those wives but make no mistake if I had to figure it out I would, I just CHOOSE not to (LOL)
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I think everyone is on vacation Carma, noticeably down on my side too.
I am sitting at the lake house and hubby and dog are napping after a lot of swimming and boating. I can’t sleep….damn it. So I am catching up. Not only are not as many people reading, not as many writing. So bring it on, whatever comes into your head.
BTW, I never even look at the gas gage let alone fill the tires with air. Trust me that I do this fries my hubby’s ass so you’re making us look bad woman!
You and my hubby could be best friends! He is so diligent about things like tire pressure…even to the point of not just checking ours, but checking our parents, my brother’s, friends, etc. I am sure he probably checks all his co-workers tires in the lot, too. Don’t even get me started on his obsession with checking when everyone’s inspection stickers expire……
I haven’t been around the blogs much because of my eye issues, but i am trying to catch up!
Kristen recently posted..Kristen is fine
I don’t pay any attention to that kind of stuff.
Hope your carpal tunnel pain goes away soon.
Tracie recently posted..In which I say something nice about The Toaster Oven
You would hate being married to me. I never bother with car ANYTHING. That’s what boys are for. I’m know. I’m shameful.
I don’t check mine as often as I should. The system in my nissan used to blink at me too often to fix a low tire that wasn’t low at all. Now, my civic will tell me when they’re low, and I love that! I don’t have a machine at home to inflate, though. That would be convenient.
I know what you mean about carpal tunnel. I suffer too, and blogging is not a good habit when it starts up.
FabuLeslie recently posted..Ummm-
I am anal about the same thing! Only I check mine…not Britt’s. Your a good wife.
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You are most def the only person I know who spends this much time concerened with tire pressure. I’m glad you do – someone’s gott a do it! : )
And a unicycle? for reals?
Melissa Catmull recently posted..Restoring Honor
I NEVER check tire pressure… If it looks plump, I put some air in it. I’ve got one with a slow leak. I’ve probably got way to much in there. But it looks good. Is that bad?
Val recently posted..VBS vs VBJ
that IS very sweet of you to worry and do.. but in our marriage.. the roles are so reversed!
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You would think my hubby being a mechanic for the military would keep up on checking our tires..nope it’s always me. I too am very conscience of my tire pressure. I thought it was just me that noticed the drop in readers/commenters..guess everyone is busy this summer. I’m still here for ya sweetie
Mommyof2Girlz recently posted..Muffin Tin Monday – Numbers
I’ve had tires blow out on the interstate on three different occasions. I’m almost as obsessive as you are.
Mocha Dad recently posted..Creative Lessons in a Brown Paper Bag
Yea, I’ve never been very diligent with this kind of thing either though I think I would appreciate someone in my life who could stay on top of this. Your husband I’m sure is pleased with your efforts
Charlotte recently posted..hit me with music
I thought it was just my blog that was quiet lately? Hmm. Where is everyone? Hello, is this thing on?
I did not know that proper tire inflation was so important!! I should probably give mine a fill up before my next road trip this weekend… since I did notice about two weeks ago that my one tire looked a little more squishy than normal. Hmm.. you wouldn’t let that go so far if you were here would you!?
Megan V recently posted..Do You See What I See
Tire pressure? Don’t they check for that when you get an oil change? I hope so because I don’t think I have ever checked my tire pressure. Or watched Dateline. Maybe if I did I would know how to do it.
Yankee Girl recently posted..Negative Nelly
Wow. I don’t even fill my gas tank until the radio starts to fade.
Why does handwriting things hurt?? I can’t write a normal length letter by hand without needing to take a week off to rest my wrists!! Frustrating!!!
I have never heard of any human being ever who is obsessed with tire pressure. I never check mine. Never. But this does remind me that I need to get my tires rotated and during which, I’ll make sure they check the pressure!
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