The Queen is Dead. Long Live the Queen. -Thursday, September 23, 2004 -12:17 pm-
Yesterday, at approximately 21:00 EST, my 1989 Toyota 4Runner passed out of my hands. Known to many of you as "The Flintstone-mobile", she provided 15 years of faithful service to my family, the last 6 years to me alone. She was my first car and first manual transmission for many, many other people. Her forgiving and predictable nature saved my ass more times than I want to think about. She will be missed.
Yesterday, at approximately 21:30 EST, a new member of the Williams family arrived. He/she/it is as yet unnamed, pending determination of gender. I am now the proud driver of a 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Sport Wagon in Midnight Blue Pearl. At the moment, she is a bone-stock, stripped down model with the exception of the optional Arm Rest Extension, the Mud Flaps, the Center Console Arm Rest Extension, and the Rear Bumper Cover (all of which I didn't pay for). For those of you wondering, it has 3 point (shoulder harness type) seat belts at all 5 positions. Riders welcome.
