Well, today I was going to blog all about the wonderful skiing trip Dave took me on yesterday. I was going to tell you all how fantastic the weather was and how we skied all afternoon and that the slops were prefect. I was going to say what a wonderful birthday gift it was (since my birthday is this Saturday) (That's a hint to my kids if they are reading this to remember to call your mother on her birthday!!!) I was going to blog all that.
BUT I'm not. Why?... you ask? Because although he TOLD me he was taking me skiing, he didn't. AHHH! I can hear you all gasp! How terrible!
Wait, wait. Let me finish. We put the skis in the car and headed out. We had our hats, jackets, gloves, long johns,etc. We had checked the slops on the web. As we headed down the road, I realized we passed the road we take to get to the slopes. I asked, "Aren't going to take RT17?" Dave responded with, "Nope. I thought I'd take RT1" I thought to myself, " Rt1 goes south" and I looked at him and said, "We aren't going skiing are we?" He just smirked.
3 and 1/2 hours later I found myself in New Hampshire at a stranger's driveway.
Now, many of you know that for as long as I can remember I have always wanted an old Volkswagen convertible beetle. Somewhere between a 1968 and 1972 to be exact. I really have no idea why I just have. Anyway, although I had always hope to get one for that "big" birthday, whenever I would search the web, most of them were in California and restored to $$mint condition. California was just too far to go and cost, well, that was an issue too. If they weren't in CA, they were ready for the junkyard! So it was just a dream. Well, this birthday is the "big" one and Dave, to my surprise, FOUND one! One that wasn't a basket case and wasn't restored to $$$ mint condition, either. So I have to say, God is so cool! Only HE could have put a 1968 Volkswagen Convertible bug within driving distance of MAINE and make it affordable. Isn't that amazing! The car is in pretty good shape and driveable! It's yellow with black interior and top. I could not believe my eyes!
So although Dave didn't take me skiing, he gave me the best present ever!
About Me
- The Bug Lady
- Grew up in Poughkeepsie,NY/ Married a Floridian/3 adult children/soon to be a grandmother/ Love my husband, children, dog (in that order!)/ Hate Root Beer!/ Hate driving over Big bridges over water/ Lime green is my favorite color/Sewing is my favorite hobby/ Hate to exercise but know its good for me
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For several years now, I've thought the "Flower of Loveliness" Julia Valentine would look awesome driving an old Bug drop top for her first car. Color? YELLOW! For real! After Bible study last night, we pulled into your drive to scope out the new ride. NICE! Julia said "I hope she'll take me for a ride in it!"
Hey Jos!
That's awesome! Aren't surprises nice!? Looking forward to ride in it when we finally come to visit. Rodney's off in Canada - so it's just me and the kids. We're attending a youth retreat this weekend and I'm chaperoning - I think it will be a blessing for Ty & Syd and I'll let you know about me when I recover from the anticipated lack of sleep. :) Take care & happy blogging!
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