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13 July 2009

Scooter or Galaxie 500

posted @ 20:23...

I'm torn.  I will be buying a new scooter when I get back to the States.  Riding a motor scooter is, and has been, the most practical, economical, and fun way to get around post.  In fact, I've even ridden my current scooter to Seattle several times. 
 
However, I have wanted a Ford Galaxie 500 for a long time.  I found one on Craigslist much like the one shown here.  The one I found is the year I want (1966).  It's the color I want (flat charcoal). And it's a convertible.  Some of this yearning was inspired by a Reverend Horton Heat song.  And some of it is in my blood, since my family has often had antique/vintage/classic cars throughout the years.
 
But for our family to buy a new vehicle nowadays, at least one of the following criteria has to be met:
  • Ability to seat six people
  • Gas mileage of 75 mpg or more
This vehicle meets neither.  It has a 390 V-8 and seats 5.  Economical it is not.  So I am happily sticking by my decision to continue traveling via scooter.  But I can still dream, can't I?

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2 Comments:

At 14 July, 2009 07:16, Anonymous Mom McGovern said...

I trust you to do the right thing, Son!! lol

 
At 16 July, 2009 11:13, Anonymous kelly mcg said...

wondering how long is "a long time." This is the first I have heard of this desire for a Galaxy 500 and we have been together over 12 years.

me

 

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