Thursday Thirteen #10

Thirteen Reasons My Truck Rocks

1.   It's a Dodge.

2.   It's so roomy inside.  It is a joy to drive long distances.

3.   The cup holders are the best damn cup holders on the planet because they are adjustable.  Back when I used to eat fast food I found that I could easily accomodate the super-sized soda from McDonald's.

4.   People generally get out of my way when they see me coming.

5.   If I need to move large furniture I know that I don't have to rent any vehicles, my truck can handle it.

6.   Because I sit higher than most vehicles, I can generally avoid people's high beams shining into my vehicle (I hated that so much when I drove smaller vehicles).

7.   Another bonus to sitting higher is that I can see ahead of traffic which has actually helped me avoid things like road closures and accidents.

8.   Max looks really cool riding in my truck.

9.   I love freaking people out when I whip my truck into a parking spot.  People are generally surprised that I handle my truck so well.  Maybe it's because I'm a chick, maybe it's because of the size of the truck or a combination of the two.  Either way, I love people's reaction to my truck.

10. It's eight years old and has given me very little problems.  The most major thing it has required is a new radiator and considering the way I have treated it, that's pretty good.

11. I get to park in the over-sized parking spots which are generally the closer parking spots (like handicap parking!)

12. I can tow my friends in case they ever have car problems (and I have) which will save them a few bucks.  Instead of paying a tow truck driver they just have to buy me lunch sometime.

13. Three words: Off.  Road.  Capabilities.

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Comments

[Lisa]

Almost makes me want a big truck!

Happy Thursday

[Susan Helene Gottfried]

I'm always impressed whenever someone handles a car or truck well. And I'm damn near shocked when someone handles a minivan with finesse!

You make a very good argument for having a big truck. I'd better not let the Tour Manager see this!

Happy TT!

[Gail]

I'm with you on the headlights. That's my favorite part. That, and then mine shine in smaller vehicle's mirrors and bother them :-)

[Virginia]

I always always inspect a car's cupholders! My old Neon used to have the most pathetic excuse for cupholders--crap was always falling out of them! On an ill-fated trip from Starbucks, my tall hot chocolate tipped over and spilled all over my floorboards--smelled for weeks!

[Joely]

I *love* Bob Ross! That Man is always bugging me to get a truck. Sigh.

[Gabriella Hewitt]

Okay, but how do you climb into it when you're wearing a skirt? ;-) I love the image of tough chick on four wheels.

Happy TT and thanks for stopping by!

[Amy R]

I've only ridden in a truck once. My father in laws pickup, when me and hubby borrowed it for a move. It was a bench seat and I enjoyed myself immensely.

Happy TT, thanks for dropping by mine.