Car History (5)

 And finally we get to the car I just retired back in late September. 

Many good memories out of this one. From our first trip with it all the way to Disney World to my final trip with it to the Fan Meet Up in Dallas. Where I felt it slowly breaking down on the way back. Got it checked out by 2 mechanics who told me the same thing. "There's nothing wrong with it, it's just getting old and dying"

I swear it was the transmission and I was prepared to pay for it but they told me there was nothing I could do. So when it couldn't even get me to Ruston, I knew I had to turn it in. 

But I love my Sienna. Already I've made a few memories in it and I can't wait to make many more. 

Have a good weekend folks!

Car History (4)

 After the sad demise of my precious Nissan Sentra, I went into the arms of a Toyota Camry to drown my sorrows in....and a new relationship began. 

This car served me well and last into my married years for about the first 5 years when I had to finally trade it in for a better ride to take Megan to Disney World as a surprise for our 5 Anniversary. 

I wanted to keep the Camry but wasn't sure it could hold up to the trip. This car lasted a decade. It was with me as I started at DirecTV and ended into my run with Chase. Another good car that would serve me well. 

Side Note; I forgot to mention this was the first time I didn't name my car. I forgot to say it, but the last 2 Sentra's were named "Hound's Tooth" and "Hunter's Mist" after bounty hunters from Star Wars. But at this point, I didn't have friends naming their cars anymore, so no names for vehicles moving on. 

Car History (3)

 I bought another Nissan Sentra. 

This one lasted me for years. I LOVED this car. Many good memories together. And tons of money spent in repairs (but mainly they were my fault)

I bought new tires every couple of months, the penalty for spinning donuts in parking lots and gravel roads. I felt like the Dukes of Hazzzard in this vehicle. Even found a spot of Red Cut Loop Rd that would send your car flying up in the air for a second if you hit it just right...and I did every time. 

At the time I was working for appraisers as a runner and one of the last ones I worked for lived on that road so I was going up and down it all the time. 

Oh man....good memories with this car. 

I bought brand new shocks, an alternator and just about every cable and belt you could name to replace it. When it finally came to replacing the engine I was all for it and the mechanic pulled me aside and said "Son, for the amount you're going to have to pay, you may as well just get a new car"

He was right. My heart dropped because I knew it was time to finally say goodbye. So I left it with him for a few hundred bucks and moved on. 

The worst thing is, a few weeks later I realized I'd left my BB gun in the care....lost forever! Major bummer. 

Car History (2)

 After my Dodge Spirit failed me, the father of a friend of mine hooked me up with someone who was selling their Nissan Sentra. It had 188K miles on it, so I got it for cheap. 

I loved this car. It had ZERO problems and was red. (my favorite color at the time) But someone hit me and totaled the car. I was crushed. 

Thankfully when speaking to their insurance company about a settlement check a lawyer told me to say these magic words "I need to consult with my lawyer first"

Instantly, that amount rose a couple thousand dollars more and I took the deal. I actually made money off the wreck. Getting way more in return than what I'd paid for it. It paved the way to get me my second vehicle. 

I was still in college at the time and I remember thinking "How many cars is it going to take before I graduate?"

The answer would be one more...

Car History (1)

 It's been a long road to get me to my Minivan Man path of destiny. So this week I thought I'd talk about the 5 other cars I've owned in my lifetime before the minivan. 

My very first car was a Dodge Spirit, sort of like this one. I remember it looker a lot cooler back in the day but oh well. 

It had a skylight and I thought that was cool so I bought it. 

It was a piece of junk. Once the repairs overtook the actually cost of what I'd paid for the vehicle I let it go. Didn't even last me throughout college! I remember naming it "Rogue Leader" a Star Wars reference. All my friends in college were naming their cars, so I decided to join in the fun. 

It was a piece of junk and I didn't miss getting rid of it. 

Leg Extension Machine

 By far, the most popular machine at my gym. 

I used to use this all the time but not anymore. Someone is on it from the time they open to the time they close guaranteed.

They used to have two but one broke months ago and they never fixed it so now there's just one and people will sit on it for 25 minutes before getting up and unless you're standing right next to it, you have no chance at getting a turn. 

I don't know what makes it so popular but every other machine is open at sometime BUT this one. Incredible. 

Have a good weekend folks! 

Jolt (review)

 Finally got a chance to try this! After seeing it on Amazon I've always wanted to try them out but they're a little expensive. A month ago they dropped the price and I bought a 12 pack. 

I never knew what the original ones tasted like, but this is an average soda, though now it's been turned into an energy drink. You can't tell. It still taste like a soda. 

I'm glad I got to taste it though I won't be getting them again. Not special enough. Just average.