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[podling]

Things are amiss in the Podworld. Oh yes they are. But they'll work themselves out, they always do. And honestly, at some point you have to just roll with the punches. Ideally I'd like the punches to come less frequently, and perhaps lighter, but whatever. Though, given the amazing amount of debt I'm planning to assume in the next few weeks, please understand if I never go out for dinner, drinks, or on holiday with you ever again.

So instead of driving to MA as I normally do at the wonderful turkey day holiday, I will be flying into and out of Logan (arriving monday night, leaving the following monday morning at an ungodly hour). Yes, unpleasant, but for an unbeatable price of $108.90 roundtrip! So I'll be sans podmobile, which will restrict my movement somewhat. I will still be at dinner on Friday though, rest assured. Anyone who wants to make plans with me for that time can get in touch and we'll work something out. My mom works closer to home now, so I can borrow the car easier anyway.

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Dear Podmobile,

You suck. And now that your days are really seriously numbered, and so much less nebulous than before, I'd like to say some things to you. At times I have loved you and at times I have hated you intensely. Driving is a great pleasure in my life, and for the most part, being with you has been good. But your flaws... they're a bit much. And I know enough not to blame you or myself. I've taken the best care of you that I possibly could've. And you, your problems, they were foisted upon you by your parents, the Saturn Corporation, or perhaps even your grandparents, General Motors. I will never buy one of your siblings, cousins, or other assorted family members, because I hate your parents with a fiery passion that is rivalled by few other things in my life. In fact, you've made me seriously reconsider ever again buying an American car.

In any case, your latest little... issue... is the last straw. I will no longer fix you, you sad, pathetic, flawed object. More than $5,000 has already been sunk into fixing mostly "known issues" you've had during your lifetime. And there will be no last-minute reprieve this time from Rico either... you know, the only person who's ever waxed you? He won't be saving you this time, as he did before. He has written you off, as have I. Or rather, I will. Mentally, I'm already there though. I will miss you. And I'll miss how cute and sporty you looked with the kayak. But there it is. It's over, mostly. Please don't break down on Route 1 leaving me stranded and/or dead before I send you away. I am sad that you won't reach 100,000 miles. You were so close too! I was hoping you'd stay with me for a year or two more, I really did.

It's been both a pleasure and an intense pain. Buh-bye.

loves,
Andrea

Comments

[nanne.livejournal.com]

You'll be in Worcester starting this Monday?! Mhh, maybe we should visit? Or perhaps more accurately, I should come visit you? It'll have to be before Thursday though...

[betra.livejournal.com]

buh? What Saturn is being so unloving to you? Mine is 10 years old and trooping along like a tank!

[piratejenny.livejournal.com]

The podmobile has been unloving to her since I've known her. Periodically, but expensively. It's a bad, bad Saturn. And very sad for Andrea.

[ellyssian.livejournal.com]

I'm driving up Wednesday and back on Saturday - through Worcester, but only because the Pike runneth that way.

Turkey day is one of the few holidays I *didn't* spend in Worcester while I was growing up. My mom's whole family lived there, until most of my cousins, anyway. They've spread out a bit since.

[podling]

The Saturn Corporation is the devil, and you are a deluded tool of it. Yup. It's been nothing but well-known common yet officially disavowed problems with mine.

Oh, by the way, I was wondering if I could leave my poor sad little orchid with you while I'm gone?

[betra.livejournal.com]

Uh oh...lemonnnnnnnn LEMooonnnnnnn

[betra.livejournal.com]

Oh no! We are leaving on Saturday to go to New Hampshire, so your orchid would not be better off with us....well.

Hmmm

What does it need? We have a cousin getting our mail...

[podling]

Quothe the Saturn mechanic about one of my still under warranty issues... "Yeah, 1 out of 30 stick shifts of this model have that defect."

[betra.livejournal.com]

Ouch!

I must admit that our VUE had some weird shit wrong with it, but because it was new we didn't have to pay for the repairs and replacements.

So.

Hm

[sidruid.livejournal.com]

And coincidentally, I'm driving to providence on wednesday evening and back on saturday(?) which might also be an option

[podling]

Actually, at this point I'm thinking of taking it with me and abandoning it... I mean, giving it a loving new home there. Thanks anyway!

[podling]

I had lots of stuff done under warranty. And then it ended, and lots more stuff broke. Bigger, more expensive stuff. My advice would be to trade yours in right before the warranty expires. Save yourself.

[betra.livejournal.com]

LOLOL

AWwww the poor thing...

[podling]

Did you all miss the part about the plane ticket? I bought a plane ticket. I'm happy with it. It's before I go there and afterwards that will be problems, and you know, no one can fix that.

I mean, you can visit, hell, you could even go to our dinner on friday if you want, but beyond that, I'm all good. :)

[betra.livejournal.com]

LOL

Well, we are intending to trade it in as newer better things like hybrids come along.

[podling]

Sure, give me a call and we'll work it out...

[cissa.livejournal.com]

I have now had 2 orchids for almost a year and both are thriving. Considering that i usually have a black thumb, I am proud. I would be happy to adopt yours if you like...

[cissa.livejournal.com]

If you feel like coming over for extended time on Tues., Wed., or Fri., that would be most cool! I can even pick up and deliver!

[nanne.livejournal.com]

What time Monday night? I'll be in Boston for a rehearsal that evening...

[podling]

Well, Wednesday I'm spending with my mom. Other than that I'm still working plans out, but will let you know when I can firm stuff up with the other couple of people. Don't want to double book on you, I hate that! But since you've got two date available, it'll work out, it will. :)

[podling]

Well, the plane's arriving at 8:05, but I'm going to Celia's for a little while, so that might not work out well. Unless you want to hang with us both?

[podling]

If I bring it, it's yours!

[cissa.livejournal.com]

In the interests of full disclosure, I do need to mention that although my orchids are thriving, they tend to have ragged ends on their leaves. The cats have not yet figured out that orchids are not yummy. They're not poisonous, but they're clearly not tasty either- but does that dissuade them altogether? heck, no.

Idiot beasts.

[nanne.livejournal.com]

I officially have rehearsal until 9:30pm, but we'd probably end much earlier, like 8:30pm. Just got an email however, that they might postpone that rehearsal. Sigh. Wouldn't mind hanging out a bit with Celia, but it's your call. I'll keep you posted!