All I want to do is take my family on holidays…..
Ok so those of you who are reading this and don’t know what has been going on in my family I will give you a quick update… nothing serious just fustrating..
About January I decided that my summer family holidays was going to be a 2week trip down east. I had been there as a child but no one else in my family had every been east, we were going to hit NB, PEI, and NS. Well about 4 weeks ago D’Arcy’s truck started to die so as of 3 wks ago he decided to buy a new vehicle, cleaning out our savings at the time and my money back up for the holidays. I told the kids weren’t going to be able to go out east over the summer but secrelty I was planning and hoping to still go. Then 2wks ago D’Arcy decided to except a new job at a different plant meaning he most likely wouldn’t be able to get all the holidays paid for the summer. So then I decided to just do something fun closer that wouldn’t require much travel time. Now the whole time this was going on with him my truck(the only vehicle to fit the whole family) had also been to the garage due to stalling problems…
The newest issue has now araised, my truck stalled out again this time I was going about 80 or so km and it just died no power brakes or steering , I was just happy to not end up in the ditch and get it to the side of the road. I am know totally frustarted with my truck and do not trust it at all, I have been lucky to not have any kids in the truck when ever this has happened but I have a feeling my luck is running thin. Just talked to the garage and they hope they can find something this time around but no gaurintee but it looks I will be shopping for a new vehicle that can seat 6 or more. And since we just bought a car for D’Arcy I don’t think I will be getting another Suburban since it isn’t really in the budget. Looks like I will be looking at a dreaded mini van. I know alot of people have them and love them but I loved my big truck and the fact I could haul stuff with it and carry everything we needed for camping including family and the dog. But I am slowly excepting the fact I need a new vehicle and soon which will be a van.
Okay that is my complaint now to get on with things of the day…..
April 21st, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Oh Lori! I know how you feel. We’re quickly outgrowing our minivan, and really want something that has more cargo room, but those supersize SUV’s are PRICEY! Have you ever thought about buying one in the states. You can save a lot! When our van finally dies, we’ll most likely do this. If you need some info, let me know. I have a friend that did this and saved thousands!