Our Traveling Fortress

The ad read:

From uptown to downtown, you'll be loved by many in this luxurious van sporting the latest in Pimp-chic styling! Men will want to be you, and women will want to be with you while you host indoor mobile cocktail parties with this elegant roof extender. Daniel-san won't be able to wax on or wax off because of the hotness emanating from the flames brandishing the sides of this sophisticated ride. Don't hesitate, get this while you still have time. It's only a matter of hours before someone else's life is upgraded to the exclusive and upper echelon of Pimp-chic.

"Surely, this is the perfect utility vehicle to safely transport our first-born child," I said to Bets as she reached for the Idiot-stick I've come to fear so greatly.

It was clear she disagreed with my recommendation.

And so it came to pass that we purchased a milder alternative, a Dodge Grand Caravan Sport. That's right, we purchased another sports car adding to our current collection; one Ford Escort SportsWagon (it's red, like a race car). The Dodge is a brand new looking deep blue 2002 with 39,000 miles. It has a modest but healthy option package and is a joy to drive. Bets and I couldn't be happier with the new addition to our vehicular family.

Here is a link to our van for your curiosity (though this isn't my actual van). In addition to this listing, we have a tow package installed. If you live in the Twin Cities area, feel free to stop by to say hello if you would like to go for a quick joy ride.

Secretly, I've always wanted a minivan. Now that my dream has come true, and I have revealed my secret, you can all judge me silently for enjoying my kid-car a little too much. All that is left now is to name it...