See You In My Dreams

To: All Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60s

Dearest dream car, while I am in the process of car shopping, I'd appreciate if I didn't have to see you so often. You, in a beautiful restored condition, have been my favorite car for as long as I remember. Presently I have no skills or time to restore my own car, putting you a bit out of reach. There are also certain safety, financial, and environmental factors which make other cars much more practical right now. But, fear not. We will be together someday.

Now, if you will please go back into the happy garage from which you came, I will make a calm and rational choice for my next vehicle without the tempting distraction created by a "For Sale" sign in your rear window.

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Survey Says: Totaled

Correction: the insurance adjuster says, "Totaled." The meaning is the same: my car is done. I'm sad. But moving on none the less.

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Woe is me.

Accomplished today:

1- Drove to Nashville
2- Saw new apartment
3- Visited various Vanderbilt offices
4- Made the most of a trip to Trader Joe's
5- Drove back to Memphis
6- Met with Stand for Children staff member
7- Flooded the Acura*

*7 was not on my original To-Do list for today. It just happened. During a flash flood. At 6:45am. I am now waiting to hear the fate of my car. My loyal, loyal vehicle that got me through high school, college, and beyond and owes me absolutely nothing may have drown today. 5 blocks from our house. Woe is me.

I left the house during a downpour at 6:40am for Nashville. As I rounded the corner onto the main street {RIGHT BEHIND ANOTHER SEDAN!} my car started to float. I called Peter. Peter, being the awesome husband and all around stellar man that he is, rescued me. He hopped into his car, drove as far as he could, then ran through the rain storm straight for the 3.5ft of water in which my car was drowning. By the time he got there, I was collecting all of the important things in the car and contemplating my exit strategy since the right side of my car was letting in water which was then up to the seats. He, along with two good Samaritans, pushed my car out of the deep as I steered it to the curb. Peter then handed me the keys to his car sending me on my way to Nashville- like I said he is an awesome husband and all around stellar man.

While I drove East, Peter was in touch with our car guy and insurance company. He bailed out the car to the best of his ability and hosed off the floor mats. When the tow truck arrived, he watched as the last bit of water pour out of the tail pipe. The insurance adjuster is going to take a look at the damage and let us know if it is totaled or repairable.

So for now, we wait.