Bob's 2000 Olds has cost us several major repairs this year. The latest is a part that will be difficult to find because that car has gone the way of the Plymouth and Edsel.
Recently there have been some financial voices calling for calm and confidence. Our economy does not need a panic and it does not need $ parked on the sidelines.
We have decided to proceed with making our IRA contributions back into the stock market. Plus we have decided to spend $ like we normally would.
We purchased a Honda Odyssey in March to replace my 1998 Ford Explorer. That left Bob driving his '00 Olds Intrique. Our plan was to replace it in early to mid-2009. He was set on a Toyota Avalon.
Yesterday we did our part to support the economy and purchased a slightly used 2008 Honda Accord. The trade-in allowed for the old white sedan barely covered the repairs of 2008 but it is time to move on.
You can try to criticize us for not buying American but this car was made by Americans, transported by Americans, and sold by Americans. The car will serve us for years economically without plugging it in or trying to find a natural gas source every 170 miles.
This morning Bob will unabashedly pull his new used silver car out onto the open road. Happy trails.
'til later
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