Car!!!

[MedusasOwl]

It's been 5 years since Karen and I have had a car, and even back then it wasn't a car we picked out for ourselves but an old junker her dad insisted we take. Since that was smashed in an accident (a huge white truck rammed it from the side, nobody was hurt thank goodness!) we've used the bus and our friend's car of questionable dependability with no air conditioning... in Phoenix.

Karen's work has been shifting her around to new buildings, all the vet trips, etc and so on... we finally caved. It's car or move, and car was the higher priority right now. So we'll be staying put longer than we'd hoped to but... OMG we have a car!!



Karen found a great deal on a certified used Toyota Corolla! Cute silver little thing, and we are in LUV! We can go places... do things... in 1/4 of the time it used to take us, with air conditioning!!! And music!! It's the first car we've ever picked out together, and we love it! It'll make life so much easier getting pet supplies, vet trips, Karen's work and school, everything!

Our insurance agent was so delighted that it's a corolla, since that's what she and her whole family have too! lol! Talk about a good sign.

To make up for the not being able to move thing, we've rearranged the entire apt to include a snake wall/corner! Planning on bigger enclosures there, the rack, and so forth. So it's like a pseudo mini snake room. I am pleased!

So, life is what happens when you make other plans. We're still shooting for Portland eventually, but for now we're doing an awesome job making due I think. Things just suddenly got surreally easier. In fact, Karen and I keep expecting to have to return the car to a rental place or something it feels so unreal, lol.

I am now in the process of subtly tastefully decorating it, assuring poor trying to be corporate Karen that I will not slather it in bumper stickers, lol! Just two decals, a rear view mirror hanging, and we're good. Promise.

[jglass38]

Congrats!!! It feels awesome to have solid transportation after driving a POS for years or not even having a car.

[frankykeno]

Gee no pics of the proud couple and their new car....my evening's just ruined! Congrats to you and Karen! Drive over to OH and come visit anytime!

[Ginevive]

Awesome! Must be something in the air; I just got my first personal vehicle at age 26. It is ASTOUNDing how much it changes your lfe and gives you such freedom!

[Blu Mongoose]

I got my first one at 27. Don't know how I survived without it. Started driving at 14 or so, but took that long to afford one. I put well over 40,000 miles a year on the road now. Have fun with it!!

[MedusasOwl]

Thank you! It really does feel surreal and awesome, we kinda have to keep reminding ourselves that we have it! We're trying not to overdo it though -gas prices and all- and still walk and take the bus sometimes. Course when it's 111 degrees out... that's tough to do.



lol, I'm older than both you guys and it's our first. But not by much!

I know, Jo, I'm slacking on photos across the board. I shall remedy this someday soon, promise!

[Ginevive]

If you are like me, you'll find yourself just looking out the window at it in amazement and wondering if it is really there and really yours I tripped over my own feet looking back at it in my work's parking lot.. hehe

[Rakshasi]

Congrads! I'm very, very glad to hear about your first car. I demand photos, too!

I remember what it was like when I got my first truck...the first truck that actually could be driven without worry. Before that I'd had cars to work on, but never did get them running. Anyway, it happened in November '06. Fell in love with a very pretty red Dodge. It's my baby. I also have a '73 Chevy (Scottsdale) side step pick up. That just needs an oil change, new spark plugs (getting done tomorrow!!) and then I'll have a "new" baby. I'll feel like I'm cheating on the Dodge, but it'll have to deal with it. I have to relieve the insane urge to open that Chevy up on the road!

[JLC]

What awesome news, Sheree!! I'm really happy for you and Karen...you guys NEEDED a comfortable, reliable car!!!

[Ginevive]

Congrads! I'm very, very glad to hear about your first car. I demand photos, too!

I remember what it was like when I got my first truck...the first truck that actually could be driven without worry. Before that I'd had cars to work on, but never did get them running. Anyway, it happened in November '06. Fell in love with a very pretty red Dodge. It's my baby. I also have a '73 Chevy (Scottsdale) side step pick up. That just needs an oil change, new spark plugs (getting done tomorrow!!) and then I'll have a "new" baby. I'll feel like I'm cheating on the Dodge, but it'll have to deal with it. I have to relieve the insane urge to open that Chevy up on the road!

Those Scottsdales look awesome lifted. I saw one not too long ago; it was beefy! But at any rate, vintage pickups rock whether lifted or not.