I said farewell to the Nerdmobile this week. It wasn't the easiest decision and, in the end, it happened extremely quickly. I messaged the dealership in the morning to see if they had what I wanted. They did. I went to look at it and came home with a new car that night.
The Nerdmobile and I had been together for five years and almost 100,000 miles. Together, we crossed the Mackinaw Bridge which is the seventh longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere. We explored the West Virginia mountains and went on some great antiquing trips. From cornfields to skyscrapers and from museums to farmstands, the Nerdmobile and I had great times together.
Some days we were active from sunrise ot moonrise. We ran errands, went on work trips and sat in the shade at the park for a quick car picnic on more days than I can count.
I felt sort of guilty for leaving her behind. She looked forlorn next to the new car as I stripped the interior of all my stuff and drove away. However, it was time to let go of the old and start anew. The new car looks somewhat sporty and modern. It has lots of bells and whistles I don't know how to use yet and the controls make it feel a little like I'm flying a small airplane. It's comfy, roomy and fun to drive and I get the feeling that we're going to have good times together.
Part of me wants to call her the Bookmobile but that doesn't do justice to its modern sensibilities. Part of me wants to call her Rosie after the robot on the Jetsons. Part of me wants to follow a friend's advice and use White Lightning out of respect for the fastness and coolness of this car.
Adam suggested a compromise. She will be known as Rosie the Bookmobile when appropriate AND White Lightening on days when her aerodynamic nature is put to good use.
Letting go of things has never been my strong suit but we sometimes have to let go of the old so we can embrace the new with both hands. I'm glad for the chance to do that now. So, farewell old friend! Hello, new one!
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