One task I have left before I leave is to sell my old minivan. I became the official owner of the van in 2006, but it has been in my family since its creation in 1996, so we have a long history together. Oh minivan, even though you are missing a hubcap, your heat smells like gasoline, and you occasionally stall on right turns, I'm going to miss the fun times we had together. Like the road trips we took where all we had to listen to was Billy Joel's Storm Front and my mom's cassette tapes. Or the time the guillotine-like action of the sliding door almost killed my friend Kevin as he puked out the door on his 21st birthday. Or the ten thousand times passengers told me your clock was wrong and I patiently (okay, impatiently) explained that it doesn't continue to keep time when the engine isn't running. Sure, you don't have a cool reputation, but when it came to driving half my soccer team to a game, you were the perfect vehicle. Your book value is $750, but I know you're worth a lot more that that!
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Oh mini. The stories you could tell.....
Is the photo recent? Looks damn god for a '96! My car is a '97, by the way :-)
That would be "damn GOOD". I don't worship cars.
ha! yes, i took the photo this week, right after a car wash :)
I heard that it was the getaway car during the Newport Murder Series of 2009!
Greetings! I will like to purchase the fine vehicle. Unfortunately, I am outside of the country for some time. For payment, I will mail a check for 5000$. My agent will come to get the car. Please present him with the fine vehicle and 4000$. You may keep 250$ for your troubles :)
I trust that you, such a wise person, can see the mutual benefits of this such arrangement.
Much gratitude!
Oh wow, I've always wanted to sell my minivan to a rich Nigerian who can't access his inheritance without my bank account!
ps the minivan comes with an ice scraper and a bunch of cassette tapes.
Eileen, that little "episode" involving me was supposed to be our little secret. Now EVERYONE (since DCOE readers = everyone) knows about it!
Well, Kevin, I should also publicly commend Yuki for catching the door and saving your life, even though she was in a similar state that night!
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