I was stranded in Lake Placid with a flat tire that had picked up a screw on my way across from Venice. I called AAA, which sent Rodney's Marathon truck. The guy was there in 15 minutes; he pulled the tire and put on the "bubble spare" and then was good enough to ask where I was headed. He informed me that the bubble was ONLY good for 50 miles and only AT 50 mph! He led me back to Rodney's Marathon, got the guys manning the garage to come deal with my real tire. Not only did they have it patched and me on the road in 15 minutes, but they led me into the restaurant part of the station so I'd be in AC--without swarming lovebugs!--while they did so. I was impressed with their staff and their service. All it cost me was $15 and tax for the tire repair. Hard to argue with that! Thanks, guys! read more