Old Man

I applaud IKEA for their efforts at positive reinforcement. Drive a hybrid: less of a walk to the store for your purchases. Doesn't quite work, does it? I appreciate the thought none the less.

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We're approaching Stanley's 28th Birthday. He went to see Dr. Volvo yesterday for an oil change, new front struts, fixing the left ball-joint, and replacing a torn boot. He also got a bath and is all shiny. Taking him in makes me sad; it always leads to debate over how financially feasable it is to keep fixing a 28 year-old car. I am just too emotionally invested in this vehicle to make that kind of decision, so we just keep fixing him and driving him less and less, extending his life span. If he makes it to 30, we're having a party for him.



Stanley is much like an old beloved family pet. He has a name and a personality (crotchety old man). We feed him, and take him out, and occasionally have a hefty vet bill to pay. People ask how he's doing. One year he even got a Christmas card.

I love him and will miss him when he's gone.