"POD" (podimus)
11/05/2016 at 01:43 • Filed to: None
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"POD" (podimus)
11/05/2016 at 01:43 • Filed to: None | 3
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As I’m driving home from my weekly Costco pick up of pizza and flowers for Tasha, I’m cruising through the residential Erin Ridge area of St. Albert to avoid the lights on the trail (seriously city planners, I swear the inability to sync the lights is on purpose by now...).
Since it’s 15 out I am of course, in the mustang. The windows are down, the stereo is up, the orgasmic cacophony of a straight piped coyote is bathing the upper echelon of St. Albert’s “Huge House, Huger Mortgage, No Yard” club into a voluntold state of bliss. I’m happily smiling with just the right degree of smugness.
As I round the bend I see a couple walking with their infants in what I can only describe as “Tiny Human Front Satchels”. The male looks at me as I drive by, the mirror like finish of a three stage deep red paint job showing his self-imposed front satchel baby bump, with what I can only describe as equal parts remorse and regret. Like a dog who just saw another, better dog, take their favorite chew toy away from him. I blipped the throttle in salute to his sacrifice.
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It was glorious. My smile grew three sizes that day.
Birddog
> POD
11/05/2016 at 01:51 |
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“Like a dog who just saw another, better dog, take their favorite chew toy away”
Brilliant!
CB
> POD
11/05/2016 at 01:58 |
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Right, because having kids and driving a muscle car/fun car are mutually exclusive categories.
Totally explains that Mustang that my mum got when I was five.
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POD
> Birddog
11/05/2016 at 01:59 |
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Much thanks!
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POD
> CB
11/05/2016 at 02:00 |
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Totally. And also totally explains my fun with this specific situation.
RallyWrench
> POD
11/05/2016 at 02:12 |
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That wistful dad could be me. I love my family, but I also love Mustangs, and they’re mutually exclusive for now. Keep up those cruises and revs of acknowledgement, dads like me need that noise. Someday I’ll make my own Coyote howl, but it’s a ways off.
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RallyWrench
> CB
11/05/2016 at 02:29 |
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They are for me. Two kids and a mortgage are not compatible with the Mustang of my dreams.
PS9
> POD
11/05/2016 at 02:31 |
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Man what a whiner that guy was. Jeez, just craigslist the baby and use the money for a DP on a Mustang, guy. It’s not that hard.
Sidebar: SOMEONE ACTUALLY TRIED TO CRAIGSLIST THEIR KID FOR $5K!! WHY, HUMANS?? WHY MUST YOU DO THINGS LIKE THIS????
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PS9
> CB
11/05/2016 at 02:33 |
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Mustang: $30k/5 years
Kid: $200k/18+ years
A box of condoms every month and a mustang in your driveway of the house you own + $10k in the bank? Priceless.
Somethings can’t be brought with money. For everything else, there’s- OH SHIT A MUSTANG IS HEADED RIGHT FOR US AAAAHHHHH *crash*
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POD
> PS9
11/05/2016 at 02:49 |
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Solid sidebar.
Alfalfa
> POD
11/05/2016 at 03:19 |
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It’s funny that some say “I wish I could have such and such” when they live in these McMansions you speak of and probably haul their one child in a new X5 or Cheyenne. I mean, go get a slightly more modest house and a station wagon. They likely never will, because the big house and luxury SUV are what they’re programmed to think looks responsible. The fun car is for when you’re near retirement, and the only acceptable choices are a Corvette or a 911.
Also, those tiny human front satchels you speak of are freaking awesome. I would prefer a stroller if I were just out for a stroll, though. But if you have a fussy infant and actually need to get shit done like grocery shopping or cleaning, they are legit.
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POD
> Alfalfa
11/05/2016 at 03:22 |
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Don’t speak, and do not.
Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
> POD
11/05/2016 at 05:27 |
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Due to the financial insanity that is long-term loans, cars have inflated grossly in size, equipment and price.
The good thing is, you no longer need a second, sporty car for fun. Lots of cars can do it all, a fabulous and relatively affordable example of which is the Subaru WRX.
If you can afford the steep costs of daycare, you can figure out a way to have a somewhat fun car even with kids.
But carry on with the Mustang GT—it’s an awesome car. Just try not to hit too many pedestrians!
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CB
> RallyWrench
11/05/2016 at 10:52 |
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Fair enough.
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POD
> Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
11/05/2016 at 11:39 |
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Fantastic answer! I agree completely.
haveacarortwoorthree2
> POD
11/05/2016 at 12:39 |
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Infants get older. Then you can get toys (and make your spouse drive the minivan/SUV).
^^That one’s even a family car cuz 4 doors!
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POD
> haveacarortwoorthree2
11/05/2016 at 12:40 |
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Well played.
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> haveacarortwoorthree2
11/05/2016 at 14:43 |
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Yup. E90 M3 for Daddy, MDX for Mom.