Ground Control, can you hear me?

Part I

Let me preface this post my saying that I am not a fan of SUVs, especially for people that don't need them because of the horrible gas milage and because they are so big that short folk like me can't see as well when driving because they block my view.

One of my biggest pet peeves is a large SUV or truck with a yellow "Support Our Troops" ribbon style bumpersticker. What an oxymoron. If generic-you were not buying some big 'ole gas guzzler then the troops would not have to be over there. Support them by buying a more practical car and reducing our dependence on oil, not with a cutsie ribbon.

So part II...

I was in a car accident last week that necesitates having my car in the shop for a few weeks. The lady who hit me has very good insurance and I am being treated quite well. They asked what type of rental car would suit my needs to which I replied that my only need was that the car can fit 4 car seats.

So today I went and picked up my rental...a full size war tank, I mean an Expedition.

My official stance is obviously boo hiss on the humungo vehicle. I don't want to pay for the gas and it will ruin my environmentally friendly rep if I am caught driving it. :) I am not into cars and just want the cheapest thing that gets me where I am going so this souped up, jacked up monstrosity of a car that won't even fit in my garage is really NOT me. And yes, the short person thing again, it is just plain difficult to get into when one is only 5 ft 2 inches.

But....the unofficial stance is that I feel like an astronaut when I drive it! Which is pretty darn cool.

So here's to car wrecks that don't hurt anyone, and are not my fault so that I can drive a mile in someone else's shoes for a change!