So, if you have not heard about the tragedy that was the community car, here's update: it's dead. Since I have such a long commute, I was driving the "community car," an old car of my site supervisor Heidi's, which happened to be pushing 300,000 miles. Toyota's, man, you gotta love those Japanese. Anyways, I did my share of adding to those miles driving the 30 mile commute each way to work everyday. Needless to say, the little car just couldn't go anymore. It broke down late one night, thankfully close to Heidi's house. (Her husband Richard likes to tell the story as "the car was trying to find it's way home...") Regardless, the repairs would cost some where in the $1,000 mark, which is more than what the car is worth. So, it's a goner. Sold off to a junk yard and probably on it's way to Mexico for parts.
BUT. Here's the fun part. Since I still don't have a car in Florida, I get to drive the 15 passenger van! (Ahem...I mean 12 passenger for insurance purposes...) It looks like this: (Except it usually has lots of seats in it)
That's right, folks. I am driving The Mystery Machine in all it's glory. Now, if only I could find some of those fun "Flower Power" decals.
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For the record- the Toyota Camry was made in Kentucky. Explaining it's long lasting abilities.
And secondly, the giant grey van already has a name- Godzilla.
and thirdly, it totally needs some fun daisies or flower power!
Breakfast next week??
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