We made it on the flight from Destin to Dallas and arrived around 9. We ate dinner in the airport and took the shuttle to the Westin that Rob booked for a deal at $69! Yea for Hotwire on the day-of!
Now, as with most of our stand-by trips, we’re in the airport at a time that is known as “seriously early” by those in the know. Hopefully, we’ll make it to Boston early enough to pick up the car and have a decent day of driving and looking at leaves.
You’re picking up a car? You might ask. When did this happen? This actually happened last week, but I didn’t want to count on it until it was more definite. I’m actually kind of excited now. I told Rob that I’m ready to love again.
It’s a blue 2005 Subaru Outback XT Limited. This means it has a turbo engine (which makes the driving more fun), a manual transmission (also makes driving more fun), a big sunroof (a must after my history of convertibles), heated leather seats (for toasty buns), and room to grow! Even though the Mini Cooper Clubman was impossibly fun, it’s room to grow category just wasn’t great. I was sad to give up such a fun, but hope that the fun factor of the turbo is competitive.
This brings me to a new soapbox for me… WHY do no Americans drive manual transmissions???? It is just SAD! I LOVE manual transmissions! They make driving a much more interactive experience. They make me a BETTER driver! Yet, apparently, Americans like to check out while they drive, use one hand to talk on the cell phone, one hand to drink Starbucks, and the left knee to steer rather than clutch. NO other country drives automatic transmissions! You have to pay through the nose to rent an automatic in another country! It is just a travesty in America! Rob thinks I should start my own driving school called “Manual Only” so people can learn. I think it is just so sad.
What do you think? Why drive an automatic?
I’m very excited about our New England trip! I’ve never been to the east coast, besides New York City and am looking forward to this season they call “fall.” The small towns seem just too cute for words and I’m realizing what I thought was fantasy in Gilmore Girls (the cute little small town they live in) may be pretty close to reality in New England! We’ll see…
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2 comments:
Congrats on the new car! We look forward to seeing it! We will have to make another dinner date. Papparazzi's yum!
We missed you guys Sunday! It was a really good day. We hope you enjoy those beautiful leaves!
Also, John prefers a stick shift too. Have a happy week!
cars in Japan are mostly hands free...er--hands on the wheel, and although I agree with you about it being more interactive on US cars = good, I am glad not to have to worry about doing that with my left hand while reading Japanese road signs, swerving around pedestrians, cats, bikers, scooters and cars parked in the middle of the road. Toooooo much going on.
Glad to see you're at least open to loving your new car!! :)
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