I think I may never read another thread about flat tires!
After reading this one I have had two rides with flats! Second one was yesterday and I had two in one ride. First one was a blowout, the sidewall had a huge gash in it. I tried to use a paper cup I found along the side of the road to seal the gash so the tube would not protrude through and started home. I almost made it but it went down again and I had to call neighbor to come get me.(sad I know). Anyway I now have tire boots to help out next time, I bought them when I went and bought a new tire so hopefully I can never have this happen again.