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The Dream Car

  Russ is a car guy. He doesn't really watch sports or go golfing or play video games, but he LOVES cars! In fact, we were driving home from Moab a few years ago and he was asleep in the back seat when suddenly he sat straight up and said "STI!" (As in Subaru STI, his fav), he had heard the motor and knew what it was without even seeing it, and all this while sleeping! I don't get the obsession with cars, I probably never will, but I do try. In fact sometimes when he's talking about cars I think in my head "shoes", and that helps me to understand his passion.
  Anyway, last Friday, Russ brother Josh (who shares his undying love for fancy schmancy vehicles) had somehow gotten ahold of "The Dream Car", a Nissan GTR, supposedly these things will run you about $90,000 and can go about a bazillion MPH. Anyway, they were going to take it for a spin. I couldn't figure out why Russ would take time out of his day off to simply drive a car, but again in my head I kept telling myself "new shoes" and off he went.

  Well, to say that he had fun would be an understatement, I haven't seen him that happy in quite awhile. It was great to see him so excited, in fact, if I ever have an extra 90 grand lying around I might just pick one up!

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  1. CarinaJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Haha! That is awesome! I love that you compare it to shoes. Perfect!

    Fun to catch up on your happenings. I'm sorry you've had a bit of a rough year. We have had similar trials as well... but I keep trying to keep my head up and remember that it is a new year and it is nice to have a new beginning. :) Hang in there!

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  2. ScarlettJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Lol! Too funny! Our husbands are a little opposite that way. My hubby loves sports, and doesn't care too much about cars. Whatever makes them happy, right?

    And bytheway. I didn't know you were sick in December. I feel so bad! You were taking care of me when I should have been taking care of you. Thanks again for all you do! You're the best!

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  3. NatalieJanuary 12, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Oh dear, I'm afraid I too don't understand what's cool about cars, but it could be worse. My husband follows politics rather closely, and can you say BORING?! It's always good to see the husbands happy and for them to have a chance to enjoy their hobbies. I guess I should probably let Brian watch Fox News Channel a little more. :0)

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  4. Jennifer HatchFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I have a brother-in-law who is the same about cars. While I am not obsessed, I do appreciate a good muscle car or two.... I think they're kinda sexy. :)

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