I said goodbye today, to an old friend of sorts.

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It was going to happen sooner or later. It was just a matter of time. The old girl had bitten the bullet, driven her last ride last week. She was towed home, in a sorry state, never to leave the driveway on her own free will again. She brought me through almost 4 years of driving, almost 100,000KM. She saw herself get new parts constantly, but didn't know she was costing so much money to me. She caused problems over the years, but kept on moving. She hauled people and work stuff, mostly without complaint, unless something was wrong with her. She went on 3 long trips, suffered through one accident from one of them, but still got us home in one piece. She has patiently transported pets, and has assisted in several moves. She was dinged, scratched, scraped and dented, but still was a workhorse. She suffered through a tree branch falling on her, and being backed into a pole. She put up with 2 shopping carts hitting her in the exact same spot. She went through a lot over the years, rusting away quietly, rust eating through her frame and causing unsightly views. But she did well. Even when she broke down and had to be towed to a garage, she did not protest. She knew she had to continue on, to serve me and keep me safe in all my travels. Today I said goodbye to a friend. She may not have been the most reliable friend, but she always knew how to work well. It will be hard not to think about her, I hope she doesn't feel like I abandoned her. But I had no choice. After failing me once again, I just couldn't help her get better. There was no point. Today I said goodbye to my van. I didn't think I would miss her, but I already am. The oil stain in the driveway is all that remains out there to remind me of her. But I have pictures and memories as well, and the key! That I'll never give up. Goodbye my friend, you will be missed. Especially your bumper stickers.