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Recursion

(56,582 posts) Wed Jun 29, 2016, 03:41 AM Jun 2016

Saying goodbye to my sweet ride

That is Vahana, chariot of the gods who has condescended to transport me for 3 years.

Man, I will miss this beast. As far as we know it came to India from Kenya, but the provenance is shaky. Having driven it, I assume it killed its handlers, broke free from its tie-downs, and swam the Indian ocean.

Sold it today to a British diplomat (tax laws really limit who we can and can't sell it to). I'm going to miss this guy.

Also, it's having a tire changed at this point, which is why the spare isn't on the black post on the back door.

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Saying goodbye to my sweet ride (Original Post) Recursion Jun 2016 OP

Vahana looks like a capable, reliable steed. denbot Jun 2016 #1

I feel your pain. It's hard to say goodbye to a trusted steed. Coventina Jun 2016 #2

It does hurt. AngryOldDem Jun 2016 #3

denbot

(9,899 posts)

1. Vahana looks like a capable, reliable steed.

Reply to Recursion (Original post)

Wed Jun 29, 2016, 03:15 PM

Jun 2016

I'm more of a fan for the goofy mule type (VW Vanagon Syncro), but I do know how you feel.

Coventina

(27,114 posts)

2. I feel your pain. It's hard to say goodbye to a trusted steed.

Reply to Recursion (Original post)

Wed Jun 29, 2016, 03:42 PM

Jun 2016

I recently had to say goodbye to my much beloved Scooby-Doo Subaru.

AngryOldDem

(14,061 posts)

3. It does hurt.

Reply to Coventina (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 29, 2016, 06:14 PM

Jun 2016

I had my first car, a 1988 Chevy Nova, until 2007. I donated it to charity, and I stood at the window as it was being towed away until I couldn't see it anymore. I hope the whatever parts they could cull were put to good use.

Always will have a soft spot for that little car.

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