Brawley, car trouble

I got stuck in Brawley, Ca. on Friday nite. Alternator in my truck decided not to alt. Waited out in the desert for about an hour and a half for the AAA truck to arrive. Got towed into Brawley and parked in the AutoZone lot. The tow driver then dropped me off at a motel in town. Walked across the street to a Jack in the Box. They were closed, except for the drive-in. The manager made an exception and let me in so I could get a cold drink and something to eat. Next morning, after no sleep (worry) I walked back to my truck and started the hassle of getting a new alternator. First I had to be ordered and Tuesday - soonest. Then by a miracle one appeared and I replaced it using tools loaned to me by the store. John, the customer service guy at AutoZone charged up my battery and came out to check on me often. When I went across the street to get an iced tea he went out and took the new alternator back into the store to ensure that no one stole it .. . The new alternator did not work. Had to get another one from El Centro. John replaced that one for me. Success. Bottom line. everyone that I came in contact with in Brawley were overly helpful, and just fantastic. Nice to see.