My truck gets to go on vacation...

fhrblig · 07-22-2010, 10:42 AM

...but I don't. My mother and stepfather are about to head out to their cabin on a lake in the U.P., and they asked me if they could borrow my Ranger to get there. The only car they have that could make the trip is their little 3-door Hyundai Accent and while it'd get great mileage, it doesn't have a/c; also, they are going to be putting a new roof on the cabin while they are there, and they have to cart up a bunch of tools with them. And their black Lab Sam is going too. Not all of it will fit in there.

I didn't think it was the best idea because my Ranger is just a single cab; by the time they get there, they'll be really glad to get out of it. I told them yes, but I brought it down to them and made them sit inside it so they could decide if it was a good idea. They do fit, but it's going to be cramped for sure. My stepfather is 6'-6", and while Sam is runty for a Lab, she's still pretty big. Glad I don't have to ride with them.

Unfortunately, I couldn't make the vacation time and financial situation work for me to go.

My mom has owned that cabin with her sisters since around 1980, and we've been there many times over the years. The screened in patio over the shed is the best place to sit with some coffee and watch the sun rise over the lake. I would love to be there for the next two weeks, and I don't even fish. Instead, I'll be here in the 90-100 degree heat driving an Accent with no a/c.

OLS · 07-22-2010, 11:57 AM

that's alright dude, I hear the UP sux.

07-22-2010, 05:02 PM

Kudos for letting them borrow your truck, I'm sure they greatly appreciate it.

What is U.P?

fhrblig · 07-22-2010, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-Tx Surveyor

Kudos for letting them borrow your truck, I'm sure they greatly appreciate it.

What is U.P?

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Thanks, and I know they'll DEFINITELY appreciate the A/C.

07-22-2010, 10:42 AM	#1
fhrblig Real cars have 3 pedals Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Bob Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 211 Trading: (0)	My truck gets to go on vacation... ...but I don't. My mother and stepfather are about to head out to their cabin on a lake in the U.P., and they asked me if they could borrow my Ranger to get there. The only car they have that could make the trip is their little 3-door Hyundai Accent and while it'd get great mileage, it doesn't have a/c; also, they are going to be putting a new roof on the cabin while they are there, and they have to cart up a bunch of tools with them. And their black Lab Sam is going too. Not all of it will fit in there. I didn't think it was the best idea because my Ranger is just a single cab; by the time they get there, they'll be really glad to get out of it. I told them yes, but I brought it down to them and made them sit inside it so they could decide if it was a good idea. They do fit, but it's going to be cramped for sure. My stepfather is 6'-6", and while Sam is runty for a Lab, she's still pretty big. Glad I don't have to ride with them. Unfortunately, I couldn't make the vacation time and financial situation work for me to go. My mom has owned that cabin with her sisters since around 1980, and we've been there many times over the years. The screened in patio over the shed is the best place to sit with some coffee and watch the sun rise over the lake. I would love to be there for the next two weeks, and I don't even fish. Instead, I'll be here in the 90-100 degree heat driving an Accent with no a/c.

07-22-2010, 11:57 AM	#2
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: My truck gets to go on vacation... that's alright dude, I hear the UP sux.

07-22-2010, 05:02 PM	#3
E-Tx Surveyor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My truck gets to go on vacation... Kudos for letting them borrow your truck, I'm sure they greatly appreciate it. What is U.P?