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Madelin Coit's avatar

Ah cars . My ES 1800 1970 Volvo stick shift was purchased by a Swedish car museum at 1989 . My Porsche Cayenne , 2006, automatic , will be twenty soon . MMM

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Ann Landi's avatar

Would that I could hang on to a car that long! Yours is lovely.

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SUSAN PASQUARELLI's avatar

two thumbs up

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Patte Ormsby's avatar

Thanks for sharing this latest adventure. Glad you’re making progress on the memoir, but I was beginning to have withdrawal symptoms. Congrats on getting a new car & liking it! Looking forward to seeing you next week!

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Ann Landi's avatar

I'm not sure when I'll be returning to EMM. I'm about halfway through revisions to Rotten Romance, and finding them more time consuming that I expected. But I think I'm on my way to a better book!

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Susan's avatar

Hah! Love your automotive inventory! I learned to drive when I HAD to (suddenly incapacitation of then-husband), got a friend to drive me to the DMV and passed the test, I know not how. Figured if everyone else can do it, I can. The brave unawareness of youth!

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ldevuono's avatar

Like your former self, it's easier for me to understand the virtues of the white bean tuna salad than a car--but, as always, I love the way you write. :--)

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Ann Landi's avatar

Thanks so much! xxA

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Joshua Rose's avatar

I relate to thinking subway, etc, were forever, and then I moved to New Mexico.

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Jemison Faust's avatar

So nice to have you back...just go easy! Taking someone to help buy a car was essential for me evidently. I really only cared to see if the trunk would easily hold a 36" x 48" painting. My friend, Brian, reminded me that doing a test drive was pretty important too.

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Ann Landi's avatar

Oddly, I didn't even bother to test drive this car. I just liked the way it looked--and boom that was it. That's the reason, I'm sure, that so many of my romances have been failures.

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Marcia Oliver's avatar

A good car is like a comfortable. "home", with privileges.

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Marcia Oliver's avatar

Ann, What is. "K-turn" ? Would loved to have had that orange Mustang. Got to eat fish now in place of beef, will try the tuna salad recipe.

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Ann Landi's avatar

I will have to show you what is meant by a K-turn sometime....I can't possibly describe it. A good thing to give up meat! I'm almost entirely weaned from beef, pork, and lamb.

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Marcia Oliver's avatar

Yes, you are wise and so great with your recipes. Bravo !

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Peyton Evans's avatar

Welcome back!!!!

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Sarah Van Keuren's avatar

Nine years ago I bought a gray Subaru Imprezza, the first new car I've ever owned. It has served me well and I hope it will continue to for the rest of my life. I'm 80 now… I'm glad you are happy with your new car! Sarah

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Sharon's avatar

Glad you’re feeling better and as astute as ever!

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