A. got a new car. And by "new," I mean 1996. And by "car," I mean . . .
Oh yes, he did.
That right there is a Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. It can haul as much as a truck, because it's HUUUGE.
Cubby approves. Mia is still investigating.
When A. said he was going to look at a Roadmaster, I was all, "What?" And he was all, "You know, those enormous wood-paneled station wagons." And I was all, "Hey, could a car scream 'family man' more than that one?" And he was all, "No way. It's pimpin'."
He was right. But it does scream "Mack Daddy," don't you think?
Room for the kids? Sure! Even our behemoths.
Two fists up and a gummy grin from Charlie.
I don't know why, but my favorite part of this thing is that it has the third backseat that faces backwards. Not that A. will ever use that seat, since it will probably be permanently folded down to make way for bags of mortar or pieces of wood or whatever. But I'm gonna ride in that backwards seat at least one time.
It also has a sunroof. And an enormous trailer hitch. And a V-8 engine. Plus, obviously, room for the children, AND a back area big enough for a grown man to sleep in, should that be necessary. It is, in summary, A.'s dream machine.
It's nice to make a dream come true sometimes. Even if it's only the acquisition of a wood-paneled station wagon.
Just remember, it is much like driving a ship-you have to plan well in advance on when you want to stop and turn. Oh and backing up will be much fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the wagon! We always had station wagons when I was growing up. We had Chevrolets, but they had the back facing third seat. I loved to sit back there!
ReplyDeleteI hope ya'll enjoy it!
Reminds me of one we had when I was very little, before the days of seat belts (am I dating myself?grin). My parents would leave the back folded down like you have it in your picture for long car trips. It was like riding in a big play pen. If you have a drive-in theater anywhere nearby, that car is PERFECT for it, especially with that third seat!
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Well now , the woodchuck just moved up a notch to woodgrainchuck.
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful and will be great for long trips. Beth
Totally A.
ReplyDeleteI remember a trip riding backwards. I had eaten a huge breakfast of blueberry pancakes. Bad memory.
ReplyDeleteThat's what we used to call a real "tank."
ReplyDeleteThat thing is fucking awesome.
ReplyDeleteNot to come over here and just start swearing my face off, but COME ON! That thing is totally pimp.
And I agree - you should totally ride backward in it at least once. My mom had two wagons when I was growing up - first a Volvo and then a Chevy Celebrity - and both had the backward facing seats which we FOUGHT TO THE DEATH over when getting in the car.
Then we all got ill riding in the "way back" and so my mom started insisting that we sit elsewhere in the car.
Good times.
That is a mighty fine vehicle. I'd road trip in that. We have a 1991 Volvo wagon that we love for all the same reasons, including the rear-facing seat. I've found that when you ride in the rear-facing seat that the people in the car behind you laugh at you a lot. It's fun.
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