Loaned MM to Mom

[2003 MIB]

My stupid kid sister (31) totalled my Mom's Durango last Sunday so I loaned Mom my Marauder (not primary driver) and it's been gone for a week.

I now realize I am mentally ill- I miss the car like I'd miss one of the kids if they went away to camp or something. I'm not taking her back until we get Mom another car/truck but it made my stomach flip to see her with mud/dust (it rained Fri./Sat.) on her:puke: .

Mom asked if I wanted her to run it through the car wash at the stinkin' gas station (GASP!!!!):shake: .

I hand washed it yesterday and felt better until I found the McNuggets box under the passenger's seat. Arrrrrrgh!- she ate food in the car!!!! I'm munching Tums like breath mints. Those nursing homes on "60 Minutes" are looking better all the time. Okay, I feel better- Thanks folks!;)

[TAF]

:lol: Thanks for the laugh to start my day!

[Cobra25]

I hope you fine a car/truck for mom real soon, sound's like it's been real tough on you ,by the way how does your mom like it?

[TooManyFords]

I agree with TAF! That was a good read! Speaking of moms, I think I'll go have coffee with her in a few minutes and share this.


Cheers!

[duhtroll]

I got one word for ya'

Rental.

Solves the problem, no?

Thanks,
-A

[2003 MIB]

I hope you fine a car/truck for mom real soon, sound's like it's been real tough on you ,by the way how does your mom like it?
She loves it!- Absolutely loves it!- If her vehicle didn't need to routinely tow horse and camping trailers, I think she'd want to buy one.

[2003 MIB]

I got one word for ya'

Rental.

Solves the problem, no?

Thanks,
-A
Well Andrew- you're dead on (as always) but the circumstances of this accident are such that I thought it was a little cold not to offer up the MM since I don't drive it often. All in all (gulp) it is just a car....wow, that even hurt to type....

[Fourth Horseman]

My stupid kid sister (31) totalled my Mom's Durango last Sunday so I loaned Mom my Marauder (not primary driver) and it's been gone for a week.

I now realize I am mentally ill- I miss the car like I'd miss one of the kids if they went away to camp or something. I'm not taking her back until we get Mom another car/truck but it made my stomach flip to see her with mud/dust (it rained Fri./Sat.) on her:puke: .

Mom asked if I wanted her to run it through the car wash at the stinkin' gas station (GASP!!!!):shake: .

I hand washed it yesterday and felt better until I found the McNuggets box under the passenger's seat. Arrrrrrgh!- she ate food in the car!!!! I'm munching Tums like breath mints. Those nursing homes on "60 Minutes" are looking better all the time. Okay, I feel better- Thanks folks!;)

You, sir, are a braver man than I. :D

[Haggis]

You should be real proud of yourself to let your mother drive your car. It is the least you could do after all the times she took care of you when you were sick. All the times she kissed your booboo when you fell off the swings. All the times she made your bed, did your laundry and had a nice home cooked meal so you could grow up big and strong. All the times she helped you with your prayers and sang you a song before she tucked you into bed.

You made your mother fell very special that you let her drive your baby. You should feel very happy about yourself what you did was very unselfish. But, you need to let her know that under no circumstances will there be any eating or drink allowed in the car and the next time it happenes its off to "Happy Acres Retirement Home" no ifs, ands or buts.

[2003 MIB]

You should be real proud of yourself to let your mother drive your car. It is the least you could do after all the times she took care of you when you were sick. All the times she kissed your booboo when you fell off the swings. All the times she made your bed, did your laundry and had a nice home cooked meal so you could grow up big and strong. All the times she helped you with your prayers and sang you a song before she tucked you into bed.

You made your mother fell very special that you let her drive your baby. You should feel very happy about yourself what you did was very unselfish. But, you need to let her know that under no circumstances will there be any eating or drink allowed in the car and the next time it happenes its off to "Happy Acres Retirement Home" no ifs, ands or buts.
I'm speechless and a little misty...Thanks for the kind words, Haggis. It means a lot.

[PhkinQk]

My wife had my dog in mine, paws all muddy, was funny thinking back, lol. Mine's a daily driver and those car washes do a number on that black paint, that's for sure, lol. The plastic shovel with the metal tip my daughter used to clean off the snow a month ago, didn't help either, lol.

[CRUZTAKER]

I hope she doesn't drive like my mom!!!:burnout:

She is 71 and just recieved her 3rd speeding ticket in 6 months from the state of Florida. At this rate I'll be posting bail in a month or so.:shake:

[2003 MIB]

I hope she doesn't drive like my mom!!!:burnout:

She is 71 and just recieved her 3rd speeding ticket in 6 months from the state of Florida. At this rate I'll be posting bail in a month or so.:shake:
"The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" is playing in my head.:D My Mama's 55 and only drives in the right lane- I hope the computer doesn't learn her driving habits and de-tunes me....

[Rob1559]

I have been letting my 15 year old daughter with her learners permit drive my MM. I dont' hav e to worry about her wanting it though. She says it is "AN OLD MAN'S CAR."

[merc406]

[QUOTE=Haggis]You should be real proud of yourself to let your mother drive your car. It is the least you could do after all the times she took care of you when you were sick. All the times she kissed your booboo when you fell off the swings. All the times she made your bed, did your laundry and had a nice home cooked meal so you could grow up big and strong. All the times she helped you with your prayers and sang you a song before she tucked you into bed.



Yeah, and don't forget she gave birth to ya, changed them diapers, and taught ya how to go #1.... :rock: :D :banana2:

[Donny Carlson]

My Dad, who is 85 years old, and who originally hated my car, loves to "move it out by the street" whenever I park it in his driveway. The driveway is huge and can accomodate two cars at once, and I figured he just wants an excuse to drive it, since I am not blocking anybody.

Cool, but the old guy's depth perception aint what it used to be, and I have the curb rash on my right front wheel to prove it. (ouch!) I didn't have the heart to tell him how much that wheel costs, nor am I going to stop him from "moving" my car. I figure he's spent way more on me than the cost of fixing or replacing a wheel over my life span, anyway. I'm just glad he's still here and spry enough to be able to want to drive.

[merc406]

Cheers to you and your Dad. :beer: :beer:

[CRUZTAKER]

"The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" is playing in my head.:D My Mama's 55 and only drives in the right lane- I hope the computer doesn't learn her driving habits and de-tunes me....
That's why the dual program chip with valet setting comes in handy...it won't go over 35 mph no matter how hard she trys.:baaa:

[chrish]

Have the O'LL girl buy the KB 5 car I just read about.

[jgc61sr2002]

2003 - I hope Mom brings it back. Sounds like she is having fun. :D

[Sactown]

hand washed it yesterday and felt better until I found the McNuggets box under the passenger's seat. Arrrrrrgh!- she ate food in the car!!!! I'm munching Tums like breath mints. Those nursing homes on "60 Minutes" are looking better all the time. Okay, I feel better- Thanks folks!;)

All I can say is that you are a braver man than me.

[cruzer]

:P It shore is nice that all you young'uns appreciate what us old folks have done for you---Dan, I KNOW your Mom realizes the sacrafice you made to let her drive your MM--she taught you to love inanimate objects and to appreciate beauty and be loyal to those you love--so, thanks from us old folks for believing in us and appreciating our love for you ;) ;) :D :D Maury

[vegasmarauder]

A few years ago I loaned my mom my '87 Monte Carlo SS Aeorcoupe garage queen to use for one day to go to the doctor. Gave it to her at 11AM, and got a call at 1PM saying "James, the police just stopped me and said I did a "Hit and Run" can you come down here?" Apparently she was rear-ended and didn't know it and drove off to the doctors. They still gave her a ticket though for leaving the scene of an accident (How could she leave an accident she didn't know she was in?). Fortunately, it was only paint transfer on the rear bumper that polished off. Then the other driver tried to make a claim against my insurance for over $1,000.00 in damage and "whiplash." I showed the adjuster my car and "suggested " that this may be a case of fraud. Never heard from them again..

[2003 MIB]

:P It shore is nice that all you young'uns appreciate what us old folks have done for you---Dan, I KNOW your Mom realizes the sacrafice you made to let her drive your MM--she taught you to love inanimate objects and to appreciate beauty and be loyal to those you love--so, thanks from us old folks for believing in us and appreciating our love for you ;) ;) :D :D Maury
Yep- Mama's one in a million. Sometimes you just do the right thing and handing over the keys was the right thing.

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Some of the voices in my head say that you're right and I need some help- the other ones are just telling me to start fires!!!:confused:

[Haggis]

Yep- Mama's one in a million. Sometimes you just do the right thing and handing over the keys was the right thing.


See don't you feel better now. And about the pschiatrist help, isn't that what mothers are for.

[Bradley G]

After repeated warnings, My mom won't listen.
Do you have the # for Happy Acres?:D

You should be real proud of yourself to let your mother drive your car. It is the least you could do after all the times she took care of you when you were sick. All the times she kissed your booboo when you fell off the swings. All the times she made your bed, did your laundry and had a nice home cooked meal so you could grow up big and strong. All the times she helped you with your prayers and sang you a song before she tucked you into bed.

You made your mother fell very special that you let her drive your baby. You should feel very happy about yourself what you did was very unselfish. But, you need to let her know that under no circumstances will there be any eating or drink allowed in the car and the next time it happenes its off to "Happy Acres Retirement Home" no ifs, ands or buts.

[Blackened300a]

I feel for you man, I would never let my Mother have my car for a week for a few Reasons,

#1 She Smokes with no reguard to anyone around her and she hates getting into my car cause of the no smoking rule which I strictly impose so Im sure I would have a burn hole or ashes all over the interior
#2 She dont grasp the concept of a car running on premiumg gas! She has a DTS and 87 is all she runs in it, So if I was to mention that 93 is the only gas to put in a Marauder, Im sure she'll forget and blame me for the engine blowing up and leaving her stranded somewhere!
#3 She dont care where she parks, I tend to park out in left field so I can avoid some dope with a shopping cart or a soccor mom with 5 brats jumping out and dinging my doors, She wants the closest spot possible even if it means squeezing in between 2 cars.
#4 She doesnt visit car washes very often and dont seem to care if there is a inch of dirt on the car, Usually she expects my father to do all the car maintence.

I feel bad for you, Most Parents seem to think that a car is a just transportation and they treat it accordingly.

Good Luck Bro

[Smokie]

Well Andrew- you're dead on (as always) but the circumstances of this accident are such that I thought it was a little cold not to offer up the MM since I don't drive it often. All in all (gulp) it is just a car....wow, that even hurt to type....

All I have to say about this is .....you really love your Mom, you are a good son....how are your nerves holding up???:D

[dwasson]

Yod did tell Mom that she is not to allow your sister the Marauder, right?

[supa_carrot]

I have been letting my 15 year old daughter with her learners permit drive my MM. I dont' hav e to worry about her wanting it though. She says it is "AN OLD MAN'S CAR."
Are you serious that your daughter thinks it looks like an old man's car ?? Every girl at my high school absolutlely loves mine :D.

[1stMerc]

My stupid kid sister (31) totalled my Mom's Durango last Sunday so I loaned Mom my Marauder (not primary driver) and it's been gone for a week.

I now realize I am mentally ill- I miss the car like I'd miss one of the kids if they went away to camp or something. I'm not taking her back until we get Mom another car/truck but it made my stomach flip to see her with mud/dust (it rained Fri./Sat.) on her:puke: .

Mom asked if I wanted her to run it through the car wash at the stinkin' gas station (GASP!!!!):shake: .

I hand washed it yesterday and felt better until I found the McNuggets box under the passenger's seat. Arrrrrrgh!- she ate food in the car!!!! I'm munching Tums like breath mints. Those nursing homes on "60 Minutes" are looking better all the time. Okay, I feel better- Thanks folks!;)

ROFL

There, there lipschen, it'll be over soon.

[1stMerc]

I have been letting my 15 year old daughter with her learners permit drive my MM. I dont' hav e to worry about her wanting it though. She says it is "AN OLD MAN'S CAR."

Don't mean to scare ya, but wait till her friends get a hold of her and bestow the virtues of the beast on her .

[1stMerc]

My Dad, who is 85 years old, and who originally hated my car, loves to "move it out by the street" whenever I park it in his driveway. The driveway is huge and can accomodate two cars at once, and I figured he just wants an excuse to drive it, since I am not blocking anybody.

Cool, but the old guy's depth perception aint what it used to be, and I have the curb rash on my right front wheel to prove it. (ouch!) I didn't have the heart to tell him how much that wheel costs, nor am I going to stop him from "moving" my car. I figure he's spent way more on me than the cost of fixing or replacing a wheel over my life span, anyway. I'm just glad he's still here and spry enough to be able to want to drive.

Here, Here my sentiments exactly.

[1stMerc]

:P It shore is nice that all you young'uns appreciate what us old folks have done for you---Dan, I KNOW your Mom realizes the sacrafice you made to let her drive your MM--she taught you to love inanimate objects and to appreciate beauty and be loyal to those you love--so, thanks from us old folks for believing in us and appreciating our love for you ;) ;) :D :D Maury

Now if we could just impart that sentiment on some of the under twenty crowd. If you already posess this wisdom and are part of that group the afore mentioned line is not for you. Rock on!!!

[2003 MIB]

I know y'all are having fun and it's fun to remember this time on the board but this all happened over 2 years ago. As an update, her are 10 things that have happened since then that will help you to avoid searching all my posts:
1) My Mom did wreck the Marauder during the time I lent it to her.
2) I got screwed by the other driver's insurance company. Progressive is to fair business practices what Michael Jackson is to Day Care.
3) Sister eventually got a job and moved out of my parent's house.
4) Daughter never learned to love the Marauder.
5) Daughter totalled her Focus with a 2 month old driver's license.
6) Saw the first L/K running in Commerce. Some of the best people in the world live or plat in ATL.
7) Met Jeff/Julie at MVII- they're like kin I picked for myself.
8) I sold the the MM in March 2006- bought Mercedes roadster. Pissed off some folks- oh well.
9) Adopted my stepson- went to Disney World and Gatorland. Chase Rocks!
10) Still love my Mom.
-Dan

[martyo]

I know y'all are having fun and it's fun to remember this time on the board but this all happened over 2 years ago. As an update, her are 10 things that have happened since then that will help you to avoid searching all my posts:
1) My Mom did wreck the Marauder during the time I lent it to her.
2) I got screwed by the other driver's insurance company. Progressive is to fair business practices what Michael Jackson is to Day Care.
3) Sister eventually got a job and moved out of my parent's house.
4) Daughter never learned to love the Marauder.
5) Daughter totalled her Focus with a 2 month old driver's license.
6) Saw the first L/K running in Commerce. Some of the best people in the world live or plat in ATL.
7) Met Jeff/Julie at MVII- they're like kin I picked for myself.
8) I sold the the MM in March 2006- bought Mercedes roadster. Pissed off some folks- oh well.
9) Adopted my stepson- went to Disney World and Gatorland. Chase Rocks!
10) Still love my Mom.
-Dan

And you still rock in my book!

[Bradley G]

Has she asked for the keys, to the roadster yet?
Great read.
I know y'all are having fun and it's fun to remember this time on the board but this all happened over 2 years ago. As an update, her are 10 things that have happened since then that will help you to avoid searching all my posts:
1) My Mom did wreck the Marauder during the time I lent it to her.
2) I got screwed by the other driver's insurance company. Progressive is to fair business practices what Michael Jackson is to Day Care.
3) Sister eventually got a job and moved out of my parent's house.
4) Daughter never learned to love the Marauder.
5) Daughter totalled her Focus with a 2 month old driver's license.
6) Saw the first L/K running in Commerce. Some of the best people in the world live or plat in ATL.
7) Met Jeff/Julie at MVII- they're like kin I picked for myself.
8) I sold the the MM in March 2006- bought Mercedes roadster. Pissed off some folks- oh well.
9) Adopted my stepson- went to Disney World and Gatorland. Chase Rocks!
10) Still love my Mom.
-Dan

[2003 MIB]

Has she asked for the keys, to the roadster yet?
Great read.

No, she felt really bad after the wrecked Marauder and I don't think she'd ever ASK me to borrow another car- I'd still offer though. I think the Mercedes is safe though because, how do I put this?- She's a "plus-size" woman who would have a great deal of frustration with the entry/exit of this little roadster. The only reason back then I didn't lend her my daily driver was that it was manual transmission (2.3 Ranger). If the same situation arose (and I hope it doesn't)- I'd let her borrow the F150. Climbing in and out might present a challenge but that's my plan.

[2003 MIB]

And you still rock in my book!

Yeah, you're on my short list too, Mr. Ochs.:beer: