Good-Bye! It's Been Nice Knowing You!

After a wonderful, mutually beneficial 12-year relationship, we parted ways.  We sold our "Tan Van" today.  While a small part of me is sad to see it go, a larger, louder part of me is thrilled!  The gas mileage was not the best, but it was worth it when we were carting 6 people around.  Now, we usually have 4 or less people in our cars, so we will be using our smaller cars exclusively.  Here's one last photo to celebrate the fabulous 12-year journey as minivan owners.

This Cannot Be Good...

The other day, when John and I were heading home from some activity or store (I don't remember which), I noticed that his spare tire had a bulge. We talked about it for a couple minutes (that we needed to get a new spare, etc.) then moved onto other topics.

John called me from work the other day to tell me that his spare tire was coming apart. Sure enough, the steel belts in the treat are peeling away from the tire.

I guess it's really time for a new spare, huh?