   | Unexpected things happen often I could just as easily call it a "stroke of luck in disguise," though. This particular walk only happened because Felipe had been in a motorcycle accident a few days earlier. He had sustained a very painful contusion and bruising on his calf, which meant he couldn't drive himself. Being a caring mother, Mary decided to drive her son to school so he could take his exam. The dogs and I tagged along so we could go for a walk while he was busy. So, Felipe hobbled off on crutches to take his test, while Mary and I—with the dogs in tow—explored the surrounding area, specifically the abandoned railway park behind the school. That was where we later stumbled upon the surprise. Before the Accident Before we get to the surprise, I have to tell you that the day of the accident was also the day Felipe and I went skiing and snowboarding in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The trip was my Christmas gift to him. After a long break from winter sports, he wanted to try getting back on a snowboard. Since I’ve been skiing since childhood, I naturally had the necessary gear. I was able to outfit Felipe from my own stash—though only with clothing and the like, of course. The only things missing were a board and boots. The Unexpected Surprise Do you have any idea what the surprise was? Of course you do—after all, you’ve already looked at the photos. That’s right: we stumbled upon a snowboard, complete with bindings. When I took a closer look at the board, it was immediately clear that it was in excellent condition. It was just a bit covered in graffiti—no problem for an airbrush artist. After a quick brainstorming session, we packed up the board and took it to the *Zickenstube*. Thanks to a few bursts from Mary’s airbrush gun, it’s now shining like new again and ready for action next winter. Felipe was amazed when he got back into the car after his exam. He was greeted from the back not only by the two dogs but also by a snowboard. What would you call this? "Unexpected things happen often" or "a blessing in disguise"? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Best regards from Augsburg Mary and Felix |
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