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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 05:56:40 AM
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I'm finally as free as can be and got a car yesterday. It's a white Chrysler Fifth Avenue. It's a bit fancy for up here, but it was only $350. One of those deals you just can't pass up. Now, I can go where ever, when ever and take my dogs with me!
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog:
http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My apron website:
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 05:58:33 AM
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Wooo hoo!!! That was my first car, Lisa Marie. Mine was silver grey, with leather interior. It has this amazing "floating" axle, where the car just seems to hover over the road and drives like a dream. You could turn the steering wheel with your pinky!
I'm sooo happy that you have your freedom and you and the pups can take off whenver you please!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 06:40:14 AM
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Yep, Jonni, it does seem to have this "floating" feeling...even over dirt roads! And the steering is the smoothest I've ever felt. This one also has a leather interior which doesn't impress me much as it gets REALLY hot on the tush! But, it's nothing a small blanket can't fix. It feels really weird when you're used to driving trucks and SUV's, though. I feel like my butt is on the pavement!
Today, I have to get the plates for it and get insurance on it. Then, I think I'll take a cruise tonight after work...
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog:
http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My apron website:
http://lisamariesaprons.bravehost.com |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 07:39:33 AM
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Good for you, Lisa! Take the dogs cruising with you. Maybe a drive thru for some ice cream...;)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 07:43:25 AM
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What year is it, Lisa Marie? Mine was a 1985 and lemme tell you, that sucker was solid Detroit Steel. I can't tell you the times people hit my car and literally bounced off me...but their cars? Crunched like a soda can in a recycling bin!!
Yep, I had one of those plush sheepskin seat covers in the drivers side. When we finally had to retire the car, I took the crystal hood ornament off and it's in my keepsake box 
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 4:51:22 PM
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Well, so much for my after-work cruise! DD decided to go to Boise to see a movie with her friends and spend the night at one of their houses. Oh, well. That's ok. I told her she could borrow it anytime she wanted. I just realized this afternoon, I can take off to go fishing anywhere I want to! I'll pack up my rods, tackle box and ice chest to keep in the trunk just in case I decide to stop off for some spur-of-the-moment fishing. Kokanee season is in August...I soooo love salmon!
Jonni, this one is an '88. I think that's funny you kept the hood ornament! That car must have meant a lot to you.
Janice, is there such a thing as drive-thru ice cream shops? I don't think I've ever seen one.
Alee, I think later on when I can afford a pick-up, I'll give this car to Felicia - for just that reason. I much prefer her to be driving a big, heavy (safe) car than the tin cans they produce now.
So, Diane, which kind of biker are you? The motorized kind or the kind who does all the work yourself? We actually get a lot of both on the highway up here. The crotch-rockets seldom do the speed limit and are really pretty scary. Still amazes me that the pedaling kind can make it the 40 miles to get here as we're 1000 feet higher than Boise.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog:
http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My apron website:
http://lisamariesaprons.bravehost.com |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 06:49:30 AM
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It did, Lisa Marie...it was my daddy's. He died in Arizona, while working, and I got my drivers license (at 21) to help mom go out and collect his belongings, and drive the car home. He had only ever owned Chryslers. I keep thinking now, that he'd be so disillusioned by what's happening with the auto industry!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 07:18:23 AM
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Lisa - We used to drive thru McDonald's and get some in a cup. Or stop at Sonic and they brought it out to us. :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 07:24:09 AM
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Lisa, I am so happy for you and what a great deal you got!!!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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82kygal
True Blue Farmgirl
548 Posts
Laura
Somerset
Kentucky
USA
548 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 5:44:16 PM
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Cool for you Lisa I am happy for you.
If you go down on State street in Boise there is a tastie freeze on your right side about 10th or 11th street. I know because I used to work at the bank on State and 8th and we did a lot of afternoon runs there. and the ice cream is great.
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
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