Wednesday, August 19, 2009
I swear he's with me!
Okay, now I am lovin' the Audi. When I go fast, in and out of traffic, It's almost as if I can hear him say "Yeah baby," until I put it in the wrong gear. And the killer, I found myself twice this week reading his Hot Rod and Corvette magazines to see what compares with "my" cars! The madness has to stop. Where's my Art News Magazine!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Kurt's Cars
Well, it's August 8th. I have been working at my job at SPM Marketing & Communications in La Grange for the past couple weeks (I job share), and I am happy to be back with all those smiling faces, laughter and the advertising craziness. My job-sharing partner, Emily has been a saint for the past 9 months covering for me while Kurt was ill. Emily, you are one of my pillars, thank you.
You are all probably wondering what I am doing with Kurt's cars. Well...for months I was swearing up and down about the Audi S5 since it is manual. I have nearly taken out light posts in La Grange and Hinsdale, thinking I was in reverse when in fact I was in first gear. I have stalled it in the middle of intersections, people thinking I am trying to be all cool when in fact, I am never really sure of what I am doing. I have electronic equipment in there that I don't have a clue how it works, for example, opening the sun roof and controlling the wind shield wipers. I fumble around in the dark at night because I don't know how to turn the dome light on permanently. I find it difficult driving and blindly pressing buttons to get the air conditioning down while it blasts in my face. My favorite, new blue jeans have a back pocket button that catches every time I sit down--not good.
So guess what? I'm keeping it for now. The car is beautiful. And, yes it is fast and very fun. I am getting the hang of it, and I can beat the best of any Mercedes and Corvette in the neighborhood! Kurt would be proud! I have been dealer to dealer thinking about a trade in--Honda CRV, Toyota Rave (I'm sure Kurt was looking down from heaven, saying "tell me she's NOT in a Honda dealer.") then the Ford Escape. The last guy said, "I'm not sure if this car will move on this lot, but I'll see what we can do." YEAH RIGHT.
Now you are probably asking, "What about the Stingray?" "She" is still taking up space in the garage with a lovely car cover on it. It is a beautiful car. Too bad I can't put in on my mantle. I have to talk to my gear head friends for advice about increased value--unless that baby increases in value more than $90/month (which is storage and which I doubt), she is probably going on the market. I have to say, if it was the red GS, I would have kept it forever. I loved that car. Kurt loved his cars too. If he rubbed me as much as he rubbed his cars, I would've been one VERY happy camper.
On a final note, I didn't realize my new roles in life were going to be a car dealer, hunting/fishing gear store and camping equipment rental. Life is always interesting. I am learning a lot!
You are all probably wondering what I am doing with Kurt's cars. Well...for months I was swearing up and down about the Audi S5 since it is manual. I have nearly taken out light posts in La Grange and Hinsdale, thinking I was in reverse when in fact I was in first gear. I have stalled it in the middle of intersections, people thinking I am trying to be all cool when in fact, I am never really sure of what I am doing. I have electronic equipment in there that I don't have a clue how it works, for example, opening the sun roof and controlling the wind shield wipers. I fumble around in the dark at night because I don't know how to turn the dome light on permanently. I find it difficult driving and blindly pressing buttons to get the air conditioning down while it blasts in my face. My favorite, new blue jeans have a back pocket button that catches every time I sit down--not good.
So guess what? I'm keeping it for now. The car is beautiful. And, yes it is fast and very fun. I am getting the hang of it, and I can beat the best of any Mercedes and Corvette in the neighborhood! Kurt would be proud! I have been dealer to dealer thinking about a trade in--Honda CRV, Toyota Rave (I'm sure Kurt was looking down from heaven, saying "tell me she's NOT in a Honda dealer.") then the Ford Escape. The last guy said, "I'm not sure if this car will move on this lot, but I'll see what we can do." YEAH RIGHT.
Now you are probably asking, "What about the Stingray?" "She" is still taking up space in the garage with a lovely car cover on it. It is a beautiful car. Too bad I can't put in on my mantle. I have to talk to my gear head friends for advice about increased value--unless that baby increases in value more than $90/month (which is storage and which I doubt), she is probably going on the market. I have to say, if it was the red GS, I would have kept it forever. I loved that car. Kurt loved his cars too. If he rubbed me as much as he rubbed his cars, I would've been one VERY happy camper.
On a final note, I didn't realize my new roles in life were going to be a car dealer, hunting/fishing gear store and camping equipment rental. Life is always interesting. I am learning a lot!
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