doing our part (sans enthusiasm) for national economic stimulus

Mar 01, 2011 12:24

'Twas a long two weeks, sans wheels, sans car:
The local bus only runs so far;
The sidewalks are buried in feet of snow;
Carpool to work, or else not go!
Eh, I'm too tired to put the whole thing in verse. Suffice to say, following Mabel's untimely demise (yes, I know she was 14 years old, but...), it was a very stressful two weeks. Thankfully, as ( Read more... )

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e11en March 1 2011, 21:44:29 UTC
What did you end up with? I too felt like our necessary car purchase back in August last year did my part to goose the industry just a little.

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thinkum March 1 2011, 22:00:26 UTC
We wound up with a Ford Focus SE -- only 60% of the parts are American-made, but at least it can claim 100% domestic assembly.

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gerisullivan March 1 2011, 23:22:57 UTC
Vroom, vroom. I'm glad you have automotive mobility once more.

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