I spent some time shopping for things to wear, trying on outfits, packing, planning - going to Saugatuck for TG weekend! Part of my plan was to partially underdress then change, put on makeup on the way there (about a 40 mile trip). I stopped in a inconspicuous spot (a couple of miles from home) to start applying makeup etc., and when I took off it turned out the brakes on my vehicle had gone out almost entirely.
I had no choice but to drive slowly back home. I was so looking forward to spending some time with some of my CD friends and acquaintences.
The good part is I didn't get on the highway or drive much further away from home before the brake fluid leaked out.