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A Carefree, Gay Joyride

September 13, 2008

Mark’s mom went on a trip this week, and she parked her car at our house. She drives a powder-blue VW convertible bug. Mark thought it would be really fun to take the kids for a little spin on Saturday morning with the top down. It was a great day, the sun was shining, and the kids were excited. Until . . .

Mark rounded the corner by our house, where four teenage boys were standing at the curb waiting for a bus. Apparently, they formed a quick opinion of Mark for driving such a feminine car, and decided to shout a certain slur at him as he drove by. And I don’t think they were British and asking for a cigarrette.I can assure you, they were inaccurate. But I guess he was kind of a moving target in this car. Note to self: next time I let the kids go for a ride in a pastel-colored convertible bug, I should drive. Hopefully we can avoid Jafta learning any new words next time.

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  1. Heather of the EO says

    September 14, 2008 at 1:33 am

    Hilariousness.
    OH how funny. And I’ve been trying to shield the tiny ears of “stupid” and “dumb”
    Jafta might have a more serious issue if he shares that one at preschool.

    At least the car wasn’t dusty pink.

  2. Nancy H says

    September 14, 2008 at 5:50 am

    What a cute car!! The kids look darling!! Love, Grandma

  3. Lisa Davis says

    September 17, 2008 at 3:02 am

    LOL !! Have I a red Suzi Beetle (turbo) and my husband Gary is not crazy about her in the least! He would die if anyone called him a name while driving her around ! Though Suzi has been ill of late and he did start a prayer group for her, so he must have some feelings for her or maybe its me, he has the feelings for. Jafta is learning at a young age, that these VW bugs do bring out bottled up emotions that people apparently were not aware of ! Totally awesome car !!

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