Busy Morning

I went outside this morning to get the car ready to take Noriko to the station and noticed that all four of my tires were flat! I was a little shocked. I coudln't see any puncture marks or nails and all the valve stem caps were on tight. Also, all the other cars parked on the side of the street (illegaly- like mine) were just fine. My first thought was that it was a racial attack! I got a very minor feeling of what it might be like to be singled out for race alone. I occasionally ponder this as I meet and see Japanese people. Anyway, J-Pop was pretty sure the tires were just old. A couple of cracks could be seen in the tire creases. At any rate, the neighbor was washing his car and he came over to have a look. The towtruck driver was giving his inspection. Three street workers came over to look. It was pretty busy. I guess they found out that J-Pop is the master of things below the street (his job as a civil engineer at city hall) and he followed them off to give some advice on whatever they're about to do, below our street.

UPDATED: So we're back from the tire place. They said all four were punctured in the sidewall. I knew it! I'm gonna be hiding outside with the family heirloom tonight! Well the neighbor claims it has happened to him more than once (a suspect!). We'll see.