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New stuff that's not really all that new...
We have a "new" dog...or at least new to us. Apparently she's some sort of black lab mix. Her name is Skittles and we like her a lot better than our other dog. (You probably think I'm kidding. We love Hershey, but it's kinda like loving a muscular, brain-damaged bully named after a candy bar). And yes, we realize that both of our dogs are named after candy. Suffice to say I was not conuslted either time. The thing we iike best about our new dog is that she actually allows us to pet her. As a family, we were getting a complex.
We also have a "new" riding mower. Some might say we simply paid for "some expensive green paint." Yes, that's right, we now own a 2006 John Deere mower. (When you buy from Craig's list, you don't get the nifty cover or the boxy hat! But rest assured I'll be on the lookout for both.)
You may think it odd that I have a photo of the machine and not the pet. However, the mutt was free. The mower was not. And believe it or not, the internet doesn't keep photos of stray dogs that show up on our doorstep.
Lastly, if you're feeling overly creative, feel free to chime in with a name for our "new" mower. And yes, "candy names" will be considered.
Hi Michael
I discovered only by almost-accident that you've posted a comment on my blog - the paint on which is less dry than that of your new John Deere! (My blog, not your comment). I can't find it yet, but thanks - I gather it was a 'good luck' message and mentioned the Gibbs ...
We've just sold our house and OUR John Deere. It wasn't a tractor, a heavy lawn mower, and very old. In the end I couldn't use it as it would only go in top gear and drag me round the lawn.
As far as a name for it is concerned: our first car was a Fiat 126, which is basically a lawn mower with a roof. We paid £500 for it. The engine would cut out when it felt like it and the only way to get it going again was to get out, open the bonnet and ram something into something with a wooden spoon. (I learned the hard way not to use metal). As the engine in a Fiat 126 is at the back, I got some strange looks when I had to instigate this -very technical - procedure at traffic lights.
The engine sounded like it was laughing so we called it 'chuckles'. Maybe you could 'listen' to your John Deere - he might tell you his name!
Happy September.
Ann
– Ann Isik · September 1, 2009, 7:52PM