I read a science fiction novel decades ago called Noah II (1970) by an author named Roger Dixon (1930-83), in which this time I believe Noah had a fleet of starships at his disposal.
I ran out of gas a long time ago on Coal Creek Parkway south of Bellevue, WA.
Hiking to the gas station was exactly as you describe it; first up a quarter-mile and then down a quarter-mile, with the gas station on a small plateau!
Now that Aunt-man mentioned it, I’m still waiting for the obligatory thank-you note for my wedding gift from my middle nephew and his lovely wife; and their wedding was back in August!
I read a science fiction novel decades ago called Noah II (1970) by an author named Roger Dixon (1930-83), in which this time I believe Noah had a fleet of starships at his disposal.