Ode to a Big Blue Truck

The last time at the Lake with Big Blue.

 For fifteen years, "The Big Blue Truck" as named by our babygrand,  has served us well.  It is spacious and comfortable.  Driving to the east coast, circling Lake Michigan or the back roads of Wisconsin, it was our home away from home.  Big enough to never have to say no when Kris brought 3 bags on vacation.  No problem bringing home a cabinet or buffet from Ikea, or when I would garbage pick a door or chair. Recently we had many mechanical issues with the truck, including one that stranded us in the middle of a busy four lane highway.  We are too old to be without dependable transportation.  The problem was my dearest.  He loves me, but also loves Big Blue.  A man and his truck is a sensitive subject.  On Friday I was going to meet up with my  pal Melanie.  We hopped into the truck and it started right up...but then at every stop sign or light the car died. Then the engine light came on.  We could not afford to put another dollar into a 15 year old, gas guzzling, 265,000 miles on the odometer but beloved truck.  When your Pep Boys shake their heads and point to to the nearest Ford dealer, it was taps for Big Blue.

My dearest and I rented a car and did all the things we needed to on Friday, but something clicked in my hubby's head and heart.  He was ready to let the truck go.

By Saturday morning, after we recycled two old TVs and had 100 lbs of documents shredded, we were off with printouts in hand to Carmax.  Carmax is Awesome.  We were treated so well, found a car my hubby loves and I will drive (I never once drove the truck) and we out and home in 2 hours!
Best car buying experience we ever had, and we have had many cars in our 40+ years of marriage.

 It's been a cold spring and gloomy seems to be the way each week starts out.  Had to go and look for some spring in the garden.

 So delicate looking but sturdy in these cold temps.

 Some hyacinths I planted last year look a little frost damaged.

 The grass is greening up...

 and the Robins are back.

 Had to bring a little sunshine inside.

 Speaking of sunshine, how about this color.  Last week while shopping with Penny she saw this dress and fell in love. This weekend Grandpa and I were shopping, and I told him how much Penny liked the dress, he didn't hesitate for his girl.  She was so excited to see that we bought it for her, and the matching sweater too.  She wants to wear it for Easter and her birthday in May.  Can you believe she will be FIVE!

 Trying to wish spring into being...

 My geranium is cooperating.

I finished my signs,  Mine will hang outside

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Here he is, a happy man, with Medium Gray.  

 Big Blue is going to be donated to our local PBS station. 

Thanks for stopping by and for your friendship.

Enjoy this beautiful day.

Love, Penny