This week Brian decided to get the Olds out for the first time since we've been back in Knoxville. Brian drove the convertible throughout most of college, during our dating and engagement years, and of course as the going away car at our wedding. So lots of good memories are associated with the two of us and that car!
We didn't even know if it would still run but (to all of our delight) it did! Brian got it backed out of the garage, checked the fluids, aired up the tires and did some other inspection work on it and pronounced it fit to drive (at least short distances). We strapped the kids' carseats in the car and then buckled them in. We were all ready for our drive... and then the car wouldn't start. Something... bad ignition something... starter something... the car talk just goes over my head still. But eventually, after lots of cranking and verbal encouragement from Brian, he got the car running again and we were off!
We hopped on the highway and Sarah's first request was for us to "roll up the windows, its too windy!" After explaining (shouting) at her that riding in convertables is always windy, she got into the spirit with a big grin on her face.
Nathan of course didn't need any explanations, the grin was plastered on his face from the minute that the car pulled out of the driveway.
Brian and I at first weren't sure where to go to grab dinner but after a brief discussion decided to head to Cook-Out for some reminiscent-of-Winston-Salem eats. The kids were particularly enamored with the shakes after dinner, which surprised no one of course!
The following day, Sarah walked into the garage and started petting the car saying "I love the shiny red car... I want to go for a ride in the shiny red car!" Me too, little girl, me too!
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