The faithful, long-time companion of the Northerns has completed its service.
After fourteen years of highway travel, commuter duty, and NorthernDaddy beating on it like a stolen pony hauling some unusual items, the trusy Prizm is being put out to pasture.
It was comfortable, fuel-efficient, and dependable. It earned more than its keep. It required very little maintenance and went surprisingly well in the snow. It was a Very Useful Car.
Unfortunately, it had no soul. No character.
NorthernDaddy's "new" ride has tons of character. Hopefully, it will turn out to be as dependable and useful as the Prizm.
NorthernDaddy cannot bear the thought of selling the old car. (It probably wouldn't be ethical, what with all of the repairs needed for it to pass inspection.) NorthernMommy had the good idea of donating the car to the local high school's tech program - that's the route that NorthernDaddy is leaning toward. (The tax deduction would be more than an outright sale.)
LittleNortherner has a totally different idea as to what to do with the car.
He wants to make it his own personal jungle gym.
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