Christmas Eve, I took a deposit on the yellow beast. It had a good run, but I was ready to make a change. Days prior I spent several hours in the garage stripping down the stereo system. Everything came out easily except the RCA’s. They will need to be replaced 😉 Stereo out, it was all ready for its new home. January1st I delivered it to the new owner. Hopefully it treats him well.
ANNNd because the car wasn’t delivered till January 1st, I won the bet with Kevin that I COULD in fact keep a car for 2 years.. In fact, I technically kept it 2 years and 23 days. I know, nothing to brag about. Regardless, winning is winning. Time to design some artwork for his back window of the truck.
Still waiting on the bug parts to come home. I suspect they will get done sometime this month. Then back into the Bug they go!
Another college crew Christmas dinner is in the books. That officially finishes off the Christmas updates by the way. Great time had by all. Sadly not everyone made it out. Getting harder and harder with families to get everyone out together. Still, glad it’s a tradition we are carrying on. Was especially nice to see Rob and Jeffy. Feel like i never get to see those two.
Finally, with the GTI gone, and some frustatingly agonizing shopping (a story for over drinks, not over the web), I bought a new-to-me car. A 2006 MINI Cooper JCW edition. I am in love with this thing. Its bright blue, loaded with all the John Cooper Works goodies, and a whole lotta fun to drive. Next couple weeks I will install the stereo system to get back my Sirius radio and bluetooth abilities. But otherwise it’s pretty awesome out of the box. A couple tweaks will be done over time, but nothing as extensive as my first Cooper. This one has alot of the stuff already done, so I am a huge step ahead. Can’t wait to get the 18’s on and enjoy some twisty roads. And no bets this time, but I intend to keep this one at least 2.5-3 years. Here’s hoping that works out…. Pun intended.