So I know the last blog entry said that you shouldn't drive your gas guzzling cars anymore, and while I'm sticking to my guns on that one, it definitely does not apply to government vehicles. In particular, ones I drive. Government vehicles, particularly those with 4 wheel drive are kick ass to drive. You know why? Because they're not yours!! And because they have this sticker on the back that says "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY". Ha! as if my four-bying is official use! Well, technically it is, but seriously, who are they kidding? So the whole motivation for this ranting is that we get to drive this minivan (Ford Aerostar circa 95) that is equipped with four wheel drive. Seeing as how all the snow is melting, we have to go deeper and farther into the wilderness to find snow, and the four wheel drive has made for many adventures. Now, I'm not saying we haven't had the threat of getting stuck once or twice, but with the skillful driving and maneuvering abilities of yours truly, I have managed to get us out of a few little (or big as it were) scrapes. The treks into the wilderness are for scientific purposes: we're measuring snowpack for a global climate change study, and for avalanche danger, so it's in our best interest to get as close to the trail heads as possible, thereby necessitating the 4x4.
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Put that four-bying computer to work on global climate studies, too (if you haven't already).
Here's the post about it from my blog~Tom
Hey Chickie; Just remember who taught you how to drive! Just think what you would be driving if the Orange Destroyer would have had 4 wheel drive. I also remember you saying something to me about how driving a van is really awful. Are you eating words yet? Just remember, the Colt is still waiting for you. Now you need to park it heading down hill so it can be started. What parents you have.....
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