Wednesday, February 21, 2007
A Reddish Shade of Green
We made a deal on a Toyota Prius Hybrid. I figured I was a year away from this but I got home from my on the road guitar lessons yesterday and Cathy said she made an appointment to go look at a Prius at a nearby dealer. I have learned that when she gets into one of these buying moves, it's usually wise to jump on it. That's how I wound up with so many cool guitars and associated equipment. All of which fit in the car.The vehicle speaks for itself. It uses less than half the fuel than what I'm driving. The planet is sick and I'm doing my part. Screw the styling and screw the expense. This is the most dramatic thing I can do. I've already mostly switched to those light bulbs with the swirly things inside. I recycle everything I can. I only use the AC when it's really necessary. I ride my bike a lot. We belong to the Sierra club. We eat mostly organic food. Just call me Mr. Friggin' Green.
But the car is red. I have a thing for red cars. When I was a kid in Philly all fire trucks and cop cars were red. Not that I aspired to be in law enforcement. I did like to play with fire however. I just thought it was cool when more and more people started to buy red cars. My first car and my last three are all red. A lot of boring colors in between.
Another insane week. I should get out of retirement and get a full time job so I wouldn't be so busy. It's killing me but what a way to go.
posted by Bud @ 6:56 AM
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That's what we're looking into buying next. I like them! And I see why you like red, as it's one of my favorite colors too. Hope your songwriting block is over. Post some new stuff soon. Your fans await!!
P.S. I took off my word verification just for you-- but any spam I get I'm sending your way, hahaha!
P.S. I took off my word verification just for you-- but any spam I get I'm sending your way, hahaha!
Last time I was car-shopping I didn't have the cash for either a Prius or an Escape Hybrid. Perhaps the next time around.
Saw an Air-Fueled car on Discovery the other night. Runs on compressed air, 200 miles per tank, speeds up to 60 mph, and soon will be able to re-compress air and make the need to "refuel" obsolete. All for about 15K a car.
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Saw an Air-Fueled car on Discovery the other night. Runs on compressed air, 200 miles per tank, speeds up to 60 mph, and soon will be able to re-compress air and make the need to "refuel" obsolete. All for about 15K a car.
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