http://www.shoesobjects.com/blog/tags/jeep/ My thoughts on software, technology, and life in general en Mike Shoemaker Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:47:37 GMT Pebble (http://pebble.sourceforge.net) http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.shoesobjects.com/blog/2005/07/04/my_new_toy.html <p> With the arrival of the new baby, my SUV went to my wife and I inherited her Pontiac Grand Am. Did I mention that I hated her car? Actually I hate cars in general. I enjoy the look from above. After having a gas guzzling SUV for the past 7 years, moving to a car wasn't something that I looked forward to. So as an effort to sit up higher I traded in her car for something that I have been missing for 10 years. Back when I was 18 I owned a 1978 CJ5 Jeep. It was a loud and obnoxious rust bucket with huge tires, shiny wheels and a lot of black spray paint. Regardless of its condition, driving it around topless was sheer joy. A lound stereo and sunshine was all I needed. By far it was the most fun vehicle that I have ever owned. </p> <p>Instead of buying a <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hooptie">hooptie</a> like the CJ5, instead I purchased a <a href="http://www.jeep.com/wrangler/">2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited</a>. Unlike the typical Wrangler the Unlimited is slightly larger (15&quot; to be exact) which accounts for more leg room and additional cargo space. In my opinion, it makes an otherwise impractical vehicle somewhat practical. I don't anticipate my son riding in it very often, if ever, but if push comes to shove I'm comfortable there is enough room for him to be safe. I bought this wonderful machine fully loaded including the necessary hard top for Missouri winters. It's a beaut if I must say so myself. </p> <p> Just after a hand wash<br /> <img alt="2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited" src="http://www.shoesobjects.com/blog/images/unlimited.jpg" /> </p> http://www.shoesobjects.com/blog/2005/07/04/my_new_toy.html#comments http://www.shoesobjects.com/blog/2005/07/04/my_new_toy.html Tue, 05 Jul 2005 04:51:19 GMT