TA DA! I just don't even know what to say, I'm so excited about this award!
There are so many people I'd like to thank... David, for his undying love and support, even when every other piece of automotive equipment threatened to quit on me, The Bank for their willingness to float this girl a loan, all of the Other Vehicles for their general oldness and fatigue, and finally, the previous owner (note: singular) who bought this new 6 years ago from the dealership where I used to work (and did work at the time of purchase, as a matter of fact) and took it there for all service and maintenance and oil changes every 3,000 miles so that I can verify all of the love and attention it was given via the CarFax.
Thank you, thank you!
I will keep this award high on the mantle for 9 years, just like I did my previous award, at which point Ella will be almost old enough to drive (holy.crap.) and I can present her with her very own old and tired award.
Thank you again!
The Cast of Characters, also known as The Other Vehicles:
The Explorer: The first vehicle that I ever bought all on my own, 9 years ago, who has served us well. She will spend the rest of her days being run into the ground and getting squeezed for every ounce of umph that she has to give, which may be quite a bit yet since the only thing wrong with her is an AC that is low on juice. Any future trips that involve Lilly will also involve this sporty girl, bar none.
Ah, The Honda: I hope I still look this good at 216,000 miles. This one came in and pinch hit when we needed something with four doors. The gas mileage and general whipping around-ness has been lovely, but sadly, her time is coming to a close. I'm afraid to say that she will be run until the wheels fall off, and I'm not even kidding. Literally, the wheels, or front axle as it were, will fall off soon. Then she will become an organ donor for some other deserving Hondas. But not the tranny. It's shot all to hell.
The Truck: FOR SALE
Anyone with the need of a farm/ranch truck, please contact us ASAP.
I must be in touch with The Bank regarding The Loan soon and it would be most beneficial to have this section of the McClure Used Auto Lot cleared.
Since we are keeping The Explorer, what do I call the New Explorer? (These are the names of the vehicles, as they are referred to in my house. Funny how The Explorer is The Explorer, but The Honda isn't The Accord.) Hmmm... It's a question I am happy to ponder, if it means being presented with a gen-u-wine major award!
8 comments:
Nice ride, Megs! Congradulations! I know you must be loving it!
Megan's Mom
Sweet!!
Maybe an actual name for the new ride? Like... Oscar? Since it's an award?
I like the name Penelope suggested! OSCAR! I had a car (excuse me: a 1985 Buick ESTATE Waggon- white with rust trim and a "naturally occuring" ventilation hole in the roof)named Smoke Dawg. Maybe you could name the OLD Explorer that?
Congrats!
maybe Big Red? it is beautiful and i know you will love it. Eeenjoy.
Congrats! She's a Beauty!
Like the idea, but Oscar makes me think of The Grouch and green, which obviously you have one sweet, candy apple, Go Dawgs red ride. Sooo, maybe: Emmy, Georgia, ExP?
Okay, I thought of one... since vehicles are all female, and she was an award, how about naming her "Emmy"? Or "M.E." for Marvelous/Magnificient Explorer? Oh, wait- Andira already suggested that... I second the vote!
You girls are so smart. I think I like Emmy, or M.E. for MY Explorer since it is MINE and all... :)
I had a Capri that was Re, a Nissan that was "Uncle Ben" since according to Walt it was a "rice burner". I don't have a name for the Impala. Mom always called every car she had Betsy. Funny how we come to name some things isn't it. I like Big Red oh wait then people may think your a husker fan and that would not be good. Stick with Emmy. Nice ride. You deserve it!!
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