Filed under: Driving Miss Daisy
It’s official, I just got the call from my insurance company; Miss Daisy is dead. Or rather, she is unfixable and will be sold off for parts. (Hmmm, that kind of makes her sound like a prostitute or something. Let me assure you, Daisy Mae is not a lady-auto of the night, she’s classy.)
Miss Daisy & I have had a great ride over the last couple of years; road trips, blaring out tunes, talking my way out of speeding tickets (what? I never speed!) and generally having a good time. My first ever blog post (here) was introducing Miss Daisy to the Internet, complete with one of the only pictures I have with my car, taken the day I drove her away from the dealership. At that point I had absolutely no readers and had no idea that this little blog of mine would turn into such a fantastic hobby, and the people in the Internet would be such great friends. (We are friends? Right? Even after my linking to my first forray into writing? Ohmygoodness, the embarassment!)
I have been looking at cars the last few days; online, while I’m driving to and from the bajillion doctor’s appointments I’ve had scheduled, more online…and I must admit, most cars are ugly. I want something cute, something girly, something turbo-charged, something “me”. This criteria has narrowed my search down to another Volkswagen Beetle (red maybe? and definitely with a turbo engine) or a Mini Cooper S. I’m going car shopping this weekend and as soon as I have a new baby to love I’m sure there will be naming contest, with prizes. Happy Friday.
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Farewell, Daisy. May you rest in peace.
Comment by Molly 2008 April 25 @ 8:06 amI vote for a red Mini Cooper! So cute! I love them.
Comment by Margarita 2008 April 25 @ 8:32 amWalter and I will observe a moment of silence when I get back to him in the parking garage this afternoon. Miss Daisy served you well. She’s an organ donor, not a prostitute!
I am all about naming cars. Bring it on!
Comment by RA 2008 April 25 @ 8:33 amI know we already discussed this, but just to reiterate: Tragedy! Poor Daisy! But yay new car plus insurance payout!
I vote for the Mini S. Fun!
Comment by Jess 2008 April 25 @ 8:33 amA red bug could be named Miss Rosie, Miss Cherry, Miss Ruby (oh, wait, the contest isn’t until you BUY a car? Okay, I’ll wait.)
Comment by janet 2008 April 25 @ 8:34 amRIP Miss Daisy
Comment by legallyheidi 2008 April 25 @ 8:34 amI totally think the Miss Daisy twin I saw this morning was a sign… of something.
She served you well and died a noble death.
Comment by Laurel 2008 April 25 @ 8:37 amI think you should get another bug. Mostly because if you get a Mini, I don’t know if we’ll be able to be friends anymore because I will be so insanely jealous.
Comment by Audrey 2008 April 25 @ 8:37 amSorry about your car, GF. That’s a total bummer. On another note, my middle name is “Mae” spelled with an “e” too. Me and Daisy are like kindred spirits or something.
Comment by Lou 2008 April 25 @ 9:13 amI am so sorry you lost your lovely Daisy. Good luck car shopping. PS – when does your sister get home from her mission?
Comment by Sarah 2008 April 25 @ 9:21 amoh no! poor daisy
i hope you find the perfect car for you! if you haven’t looked at any of the scions yet you should, i have a 2007 TC and i love it.
good luck! (and yes we’re totally friends)
Comment by Michelle & the City 2008 April 25 @ 9:28 amSad! That is a cute little car!
Comment by Hannah C. 2008 April 25 @ 9:31 amThat sucks your car is totaled. If you really enjoyed the car, why not go for another VW Beetle, yeah, that does sound like a good idea. Good luck with the car shopping this weekend
Comment by Viviane 2008 April 25 @ 9:32 amI am sorry to hear about Daisy goin away. I know you loved that car. But look at the bright side, Now you get to pick a new one.
Comment by Totally Juvenile 2008 April 25 @ 9:45 amSo long and farewell! Daisy will be missed! But at the same time I hope that you are excited to go shopping for a new car…Hey, if you need help test driving super cute cars Cole and I won’t even hesitate! Love ya girlie and I sincerely hope you and your back are feeling much, much better!!! (Let me know if you need anything at all!!!!)
Comment by Vanessa Christensen 2008 April 25 @ 10:03 amVanessa
Mini! That’s what I would get, if I could get any car.
Instead I’ll have to get a minivan. Oh, the tragedy.
But seriously, they just came out with a new study that says that mini’s are one of the best deals for their class and price range because they hold their value and have low maintenance costs.
Of course, always love the beetle…you’ll be a babe in whatever you’re driving!
Comment by Kiersten 2008 April 25 @ 10:18 amRIP Miss Daisy. You may have gone before your time, but your memory will live on forever!
Comment by Laurie 2008 April 25 @ 10:22 amRIP.
We now have a Jetta Wagon, but we used to have a Jetta “straight up” (that’s what we call the sedan). Anyway, it rocked. You might want to look into one of those.
Comment by Isabel 2008 April 25 @ 10:22 amSo sad. Isabel’s right; Jettas rock!
Comment by Operation Pink Herring 2008 April 25 @ 10:41 amSo sorry to hear that it’s now final, poor gorgeous Ms Daisy! And btw, last weekend I saw not only one, but three Daisy lookalikes on the roads of Stockholm, what kind of omen can that be…?
I’ve been longing for a green Beetle for years and years, when I someday finally get around to getting a drive’s license this is THE car for me. But a Mini is cute too. I’m sure you’ll make a wise decision:)
Hugs.
Comment by Pia 2008 April 25 @ 10:44 amAw that’s too bad to hear about Daisy. Good luck finding a new car!
Comment by katelin 2008 April 25 @ 11:13 amRIP miss daisy the non auto lady of the night. Have fun car shopping!
Comment by Sarakastic 2008 April 25 @ 11:18 amOh, poor Miss Daisy.
I drive a Mini Cooper S pretty regularly (I belong to a car share program) and I like them, but it’s a totally different feel than a VW. Go on lots of test drives.
Comment by Nic 2008 April 25 @ 11:41 amI can totally see you in a mini coop. I concur on the turbo. LaNae showed me her turbo mode in her new Jetta, and I must admit, I got a little tingly.
Comment by Sra 2008 April 25 @ 12:36 pmI’m sorry to see Miss Daisy go. Hard to replace a car like that. But you must be just a tiny little bit excited, right?!?! I would personally love a Mini Cooper…
Yay, we’re all friends!
Comment by Allie 2008 April 25 @ 4:12 pmThat Sucks!! Good luck in car shopping…don’t let those vultures at the dealership push you around. We are actually car shopping too & I told the guy yesterday at the dealership that I just got off of work from a long day and to not mess with me or I will not talk to him at all. I am such a brat!! My daughter has loved Yellow Bug Cars (that’s what she calls them) since she was like 2. She gets so excited when she sees them. RIP Miss Daisy.
Comment by Annie 2008 April 26 @ 7:26 amI am so sorry to hear about Daisy. Observing a moment of silence…
Comment by Tiburon 2008 April 27 @ 9:07 amPoor Daisy
I’m quite attached to my VW so I know I would be very sad!
Comment by Katie 2008 April 27 @ 3:05 pm