I too have a penchant for old cars. A few years after college my parents gave me their old Pontiac Le Mans, which I drove until Michael totaled it, but I too had loved that car. I had named her "Pookies," took very good care of her and her "Palomino Green" outer coat until one day a car crashed into it in the parking lot of my brother's apartment building. Not having many financial resources and not wanting the already old car to rust out, I spray painted the exposed metal parts with Rust-Oleum anti rust paint, which only came in a reddish brown color at the time. It looked like a camouflaged army vehicle. Everyone on the road gave me a wide berth.
I only have my gas guzzling, old Jeep because we bought it to pull a pop-up camper and it is still in good running shape and I barely use it. Funny how memories can be tied to objects, especially cars.
Thanks for sharing, Berti! I'll have to research "Palomino Green." Thinking with objects" is something that Sherry Turkle discusses in her recent memoir, The Empathy Diaries, which is one of my favorite books of the year. I think I mentioned it to you b/c of the MIT connection with Michael.
You are more than welcome. I have to look for that book since all I am doing is sitting around, I have plenty of time to read.
Palomino Green was, of course, a marketing move. It was a pale green with a silvery tint to it. My Mother had picked out the color. Having a sort of "muscle car" near MIT meant that I was taught how to tune it up and helped with whatever ailed it at the time.
Loved that car and the experience I had with it. It made getting together with Michael possible after he and I moved to New Jersey separately to different but drive able places.
I also loved the pictures of you children when they were younger - so cute. Some day we should talk about your time in Japan, I'd love to hear about it if you are willing.
Hi Eve! Thank you for the good wishes! I remember talking with you ages ago about driving in NYC. Do you remember that conversation? At that time, I didn't drive in the City; in fact, I had practically forgotten how to drive. Now, for better or worse. I'm driving frequently. But never the Caddy! Let me know if you've made the leap to EV!
Beautiful testimony to emotional intelligence and good negotiation skills. As always a well written article that always keeps me engaged. Happy Anniversary - Have fun celebrating - You have a beautiful day to do so!
Thank you, Carol! Speaking of emotional intelligence, I just read "Goodbye to You, My Fantasy Man" in yesterday's Modern Love in The NY Times. Unlike that author, it was never important to me to find someone just like me, who loved all the same things as me. Sure, it's important to be compatible but that's very different from similar. In writing this article, I think I've come to like the Cadillac just a little bit more, but maybe more as museum piece than vehicle for driving. Love to you too.
Always love the ride in a Cadillac! You two are looking cool next to that saffron!
Thank you, Irene. It's post-canoe paddle, so we're all smiles!
That's must've been an awesome get-away for the two of you!
Great story and Happy Anniversary!
I too have a penchant for old cars. A few years after college my parents gave me their old Pontiac Le Mans, which I drove until Michael totaled it, but I too had loved that car. I had named her "Pookies," took very good care of her and her "Palomino Green" outer coat until one day a car crashed into it in the parking lot of my brother's apartment building. Not having many financial resources and not wanting the already old car to rust out, I spray painted the exposed metal parts with Rust-Oleum anti rust paint, which only came in a reddish brown color at the time. It looked like a camouflaged army vehicle. Everyone on the road gave me a wide berth.
I only have my gas guzzling, old Jeep because we bought it to pull a pop-up camper and it is still in good running shape and I barely use it. Funny how memories can be tied to objects, especially cars.
Thanks for sharing, Berti! I'll have to research "Palomino Green." Thinking with objects" is something that Sherry Turkle discusses in her recent memoir, The Empathy Diaries, which is one of my favorite books of the year. I think I mentioned it to you b/c of the MIT connection with Michael.
You are more than welcome. I have to look for that book since all I am doing is sitting around, I have plenty of time to read.
Palomino Green was, of course, a marketing move. It was a pale green with a silvery tint to it. My Mother had picked out the color. Having a sort of "muscle car" near MIT meant that I was taught how to tune it up and helped with whatever ailed it at the time.
Loved that car and the experience I had with it. It made getting together with Michael possible after he and I moved to New Jersey separately to different but drive able places.
I also loved the pictures of you children when they were younger - so cute. Some day we should talk about your time in Japan, I'd love to hear about it if you are willing.
All the best,
Berti
Beautiful story for a beautiful couple! Mazel Tov on 22 years!! Hope you are all well.
Hi Eve! Thank you for the good wishes! I remember talking with you ages ago about driving in NYC. Do you remember that conversation? At that time, I didn't drive in the City; in fact, I had practically forgotten how to drive. Now, for better or worse. I'm driving frequently. But never the Caddy! Let me know if you've made the leap to EV!
Lol What’s EV?!
Electric vehicle! (Look at me with the car lingo. Who would have thought?)
Haha! Look at you - not even driving 2 years ago -
Take that Cadi for a spin!!
Beautiful testimony to emotional intelligence and good negotiation skills. As always a well written article that always keeps me engaged. Happy Anniversary - Have fun celebrating - You have a beautiful day to do so!
I wish you 22 years and more ...
Love Carol
Thank you, Carol! Speaking of emotional intelligence, I just read "Goodbye to You, My Fantasy Man" in yesterday's Modern Love in The NY Times. Unlike that author, it was never important to me to find someone just like me, who loved all the same things as me. Sure, it's important to be compatible but that's very different from similar. In writing this article, I think I've come to like the Cadillac just a little bit more, but maybe more as museum piece than vehicle for driving. Love to you too.