4:53 pm CST: Upon exiting the plant facility, low air pressure in a rear tire was reported by the driver of a non-UNC vehicle. Delegate from Romania did not initially understand the gestures of the vehicle occupant, until delegate from Caucasia-NCA realized that the window needed to be rolled down. UNC vehicle was driven to a nearby gas station for inspection.
4:57 pm CST: After pulling up at air supply, Caucasia-NCA delegate disembarked to refill tire. Romanian delegate followed, with air pressure gauge. Vietnamese delegate also disembarked, to supervise tire filling. At this point, Caucasia-NCA delegate discovered a screw in the tire tread. Initial decision was made to change the tire before completing commute. Libyan delegate disembarks before vehicle is moved to flat, secluded section of parking lot, and walks behind vehicle. PRL delegate is stuck in the third row seating, with no one left in the vehicle to flip middle seats up so she can get out.
5:02 pm CST: PRL delegate is finally freed from the back of the vehicle. Discussion begins on relative merits of driving on a compromised tire that seems to be holding air.
Libyan delegate: We can stop halfway to check on it
Caucasia-NCA: It may not be safe
Romania: It will be faster
Vietnam: I don’t want to be killed on the side of the road.
5:08 pm CST: Final decision: change tire.
5:09 pm CST: Tire changing commences. Vietnamese delegate embarks on snack-finding mission to convenience store.
5:11 pm CST: Trunk is unloaded. Following instructions on spare tire compartment, Caucasia-NCA delegate is struggling to turn metal rod that will lower spare tire from underside of vehicle. Romanian delegate moves him out of the way and finishes lowering tire.
5:14 pm CST: Romanian demands to know what Libyan delegate is doing. Libyan delegate is loosening lug nuts before vehicle is raised on jacks. Romanian delegate considers this suspicious.
5:17 pm CST: Spare and jack at the ready, Caucasia-NCA attempts to raise jack. Fails.
5:18 pm CST: Vietnamese delegate returns with beef jerky and energy drink.
5:19 pm CST: Caucasia-NCA, Libyan, Vietnamese and Romanian delegates squat on pavement next to vehicle, puzzling over still-nonfunctioning jack.
5:21 pm CST: Small piece of plastic is removed from jack. Handle now fits, and jack is functional. Discussion on proper jack placement.
5:23 pm CST: Vehicle raised, lug nut removal begins. Removal accomplished by Caucasia-NCA delegate, with close scrutiny by Romanian and Libyan delegates. Vietnamese delegate snaps into a Slim Jim.
5:25 pm CST: Damaged tire removed by Romanian delegate while Caucasia-NCA delegate’s back is turned. Libyan delegate inspects spare tire. Romanian delegate demands that spare tire be brought to him, and refuses assistance in putting it in place. Libyan delegate critiques lug-tightening technique. Vietnamese delegate stands unnecessarily close to Romanian delegate.
5:30 pm CST: Vehicle is lowered to the ground. Caucasia-NCA, Romanian, Vietnamese delegates inspect damaged tire. Libyan delegate tightens lug nuts by jumping on lug wrench. Romanian delegate demands an explanation.
5:33 pm CST: Caucasia-NCA and Vietnamese delegates attempt to place compromised tire in spare tire well. Libyan delegate supervises.
5:37 pm CST: Romanian delegate tests air pressure at determines that 2.5 psi more is required. “We must go back to air hose!”
5:37 pm CST: Caucasia-NCA delegate pulls up to only diesel pump without air hose.
5:38 pm CST: Vehicle moved to pump with air hose.
5:38 pm CST: Caucasia-NCA delegate fills tire. Romanian delegate measures air pressure. Vietnamese and Libyan delegates supervise closely.
5:39 pm CST: Vehicle is deemed safe for travel by consensus of all UNC members. Remainder of commute proceeds normally.
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