Limewave, did you get the tire filled?

I hope you didn't go to a gas station and use the compressor. Even with a tire gauge, you could cause some damage. Having seen tires blow off rims, not a good plan. If you can't get any pressure with a floor pump, this isn't going to work either. You need to diagnose the problem.

And, KSH, why ask an older man for help. A woman, young or old, wouldn't know?? A young man? I think you just slighted a whole dang large segment of the population (and I know older men who aren't allowed to touch my bike - for gawd's sack, one politely helped me get ready for a ride once and put his greasy fingers all over my brake rotor while closing the QR). Ahem . . . I think there are a whole lot of TE forum members waiting to hear your reasoning.