Of all things, I missed my truck the most...

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jmc - 29 Apr 2005 13:08 GMT

What does that say about me, I wonder?

Went on a business trip back in the States, and had a really great time.
However, I had to drive an automatic-trans Chevy Cavalier (yick!) for
those two weeks.

With my butt practically on the pavement, and practically looking under
the vehicles around me, and no umph when I hit the gas, I really, really
missed the ol' Dak. I also found it harder to get in and out of the
car, something that sort of suprises me.

Last time I drove a car for that long, would have been in 1991, when we
drove a rental from Seattle, WA to VA. Last time I *owned* a car, my
first and last, was a 1976 Chevy Chevette (bright yellow) that I owned
in 1987/88.

So, does that make me a redneck woman, in that I'll probably never, ever
own another car? :)

jmc

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Nosey - 29 Apr 2005 13:24 GMT

> What does that say about me, I wonder?

You were born and raised in the US, but you are acclimated to the "land of
little cars" (England). You are comfortable driving a vehicle taller than
all them little cars over there. You came back and rented a 2-door speck.
It's not only much smaller than your 4X4 Dakota, but you are now surrounded
by full size trucks and SUVs that are not common across the pond.

> So, does that make me a redneck woman, in that I'll probably never,
> ever own another car? :)

Yes. Thank God for redneck women.

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craig@metronet.com - 29 Apr 2005 15:39 GMT

Wanting to own and owning a truck does not make you a redneck. It
makes you practical. IMHO, a crew cab Ram is the ultimate vehicle.
Takes cargo, passengers, tows a load and looks good too.

Now, a Ram with a roll bar, KC lights, glass packs and a 10 inch lift
does make you a redneck ...

Gimme'a, gimme'a, gimme'a redneck girl ...

Craig C.

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jmc - 29 Apr 2005 18:04 GMT

Suddenly, without warning, craig@metronet.com exclaimed (4/29/2005 3:39 PM):

> Wanting to own and owning a truck does not make you a redneck. It
> makes you practical. IMHO, a crew cab Ram is the ultimate vehicle.
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>
> Craig C.

waaal, a Ram's a bit big for me (yea, I know, wimp!), the Dak's about
the right size. The ol' Mighty Max (what a stupid name for a truck!)
was seeming a mite small.

No rollbar or lights, but I do have a spray lining, metal bed box, and
side steps. And I bought it with the tow package and heavy-duty
alternator, etc. I guess I'm more practical than redneck :) Woulda
bought a bullbar if I was sure they were legal here. Turns out they
are, actually.

On the other hand, it does have a certain eu de horse (as, I've just
noticed, my computer room does too), though I only ride once a week (too
expensive here to own my own, so I take lessons, even if I prefer
Western). And at the moment, I could probably grow daisys in the dirt
that's in there... but it's clean(ish) on the outside!

When we move out West, it'll probably sport a gun rack in the back
window as well...

jmc

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Donny Reed - 04 May 2005 15:28 GMT

Craig,

this is Donny from Farmers Branch. Email me at donnyreed@yahoo.com.

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