Even though not too much has been going on here while we’re awaiting medical appointments in South Carolina, every once in a while something surfaces that’s a little fun.
My Dad stopped by again on his way back from Florida, enroute to his home in New Jersey. Seems he was tired of driving around in an “old man’s” convertible and wanted something more appropriate for his age (91).
So he talked me into visiting the local Mazda Dealer. After a few rounds of negotiations and a test drive, we came home with this:
A 2013 Mazda Miata hard top convertible sports car.
He’s happy as a clam with his new ride and only a little disappointed that the weather is not cooperating, he likes to drive topless!
It’s quite amazing to see your father going through his teenage years all over again. Sometimes I think I’m the grown up and he’s the kid. ;c)
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Good for him. At 91 you deserve to spoil yourself and get what you really want.
ReplyDeleteHope he doesn't have a heavy foot! I imagine the cops will be watching that car!
ReplyDeleteHowdy Chief,
ReplyDeleteYOU'VE GOT A COOOOL DAD!!!!!
Yep... It's All About the Journey... What a cool ride!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love your dad. He's got his priorities straight that's for sure. He 's a role model for us all. You must be very proud
ReplyDeleteSo funny you would post this. My Dad is 88 and he went out and bought himself a new Kia Optimia with ALL the BELLS and WHISTLES. I feel the same way you do. I say good for my Dad and good for yours too. I hope I can be doing the same when I get to be their ages. Curt
ReplyDeleteI think a Mazda Miata is very age appropriate for you father.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Dad!!!
ReplyDeleteGO DAD GO....how cool is that :) maybe if your good he'll take you for a spin...get those appts over with your missing all the good weather here :)
ReplyDeleteWow! That is so great that he wants something like that at his age. Go Dad
ReplyDeleteYour dad is so cool. I only hope we're all able to be cool when we hit 91 :)
ReplyDeleteYou go DAD! Good thing he didn't get a red one ... then the cops would really be looking out for him.
ReplyDeleteYour Dad is just the coolest :) Good for him!
ReplyDeleteThere may be hope for you yet, Paul. Just follow your Dad's example - what a great guy!
ReplyDeleteWow- and I thought my mother was having a late life crisis when she bought a sports car at 75:) Next he will take up flying!
ReplyDeleteThat's great. My father seems pretty content with his '76 Triumph Spitfire.
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's great that your father is finally acting his age. Good for him! See what you have to look forward to when you turn 91.
ReplyDeleteWe may get old but who says we have to act it?
ReplyDeleteGlad to see that he can do that and have fun.
Sounds as if your Dad is an inspiration to us all. You only go around once, get all you can...
ReplyDeleteWowee -- that's one snazzy ride!! Bet you wish he had that car back when you were a mere lad living at home and asking to borrow the car keys. ;-)
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