Overnight Berth

A warm amber glow from the wall outlet guided my approach toward the base of the low bookshelf. Right in the corner, a circular braided knit coaster lay flat on the hardwood floor. It looked like an ideal insulated parking pad! I aligned my chassis parallel to the oak baseboard, dialed in a gentle reverse angle, and backed in slowly. My rear tires gripped the woven fabric, rolling up just enough to lift my frame off the cold floorboards. Tucked neatly between the bottom row of thick novels and the wall, my alignment was millimeter-perfect. Cooldown complete!