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MorganS · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject: Can you guys relate?

Little kids sad rant about not getting what he wants...

Since gas prices are so high, my dad's been toying with the idea of selling one of his cars. Ever since I moved to California gas was always a lot. I have loved the car, and he's had it since I was a baby. He drove it in the sunny days of LA, and in the snow and ice of Ohio. I have always wanted the car, and it was always apparent that I would get the car. The car itself is special, heavily modified originally a race car. Since its so modified it gets bad gas milage. So he's selling it for some special edition audi. He alway told me it wouldn't be my first car but it seems that car will never be mine.

He put the car up for sale, and already has had numerous offers.

I'm going to try to talk to him tomorrow, in a moving truck as we move furnature to my sisters new dorm/apparment.

I'm guessing the answer will be "mo sorry we talked about this, gas and smogging the car is just too much work"

The thing I can't understand is his dad did almost the same thing to him. He gave away the car.

So I'm just sad, trying to write music, or something not sure what I'll do.

So I'm just wondering if this has happened to you, and how you got over it.

Morgan
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voodobop · Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 347 Location: new orleans

its just i car, i was supposed to get my dads jag, i didnt, you will find less vain things to enjoy later in life.

hanni · Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 660 Location: germany

i gave up a lot of luxury the last years, and i dont miss it because there are so many other things and not so much stress anymore, its just a car and a short missing Very Happy

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MorganS · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:31 am Post subject:

I just feel like its not "some car", there's no other in the world like it. I'm trying to keep perspective, though, and listen to what you guys are saying.

Morgan
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The kid on, "the sauce"
Not on the 'roids
Not ridding any horse

ed norton · Joined: 03 Nov 2005 Posts: 763

post no. with devil number, tres sixes. die devil, you suck, like those damn mets, ok see next post.

ed norton · Joined: 03 Nov 2005 Posts: 763

Morgan ,myself I like classic cars, but nowadays I look down on anyone who drives a gas guzzler. I have a small beater but usually ride a bicycle. Iv'e gone new age, I carry my own tote bags to the grocery store and recycle everything. You will get way hotter girls by driving a prius and showing your sensibility. It's a new era, we have to cut out our reliance on foreign oil, it sucks, but it's life. Don't be a pig. I remember 35 cent per gallon gas, and everyone smoked cigarettes for 35 cents a pack, I'm soooo old.
The post your own music section is heating up , let's get some stuff recorded. Ill listen to everyone over the weekend. see ya.

Generic Sobriquet · Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 804

Frankly, I think you sound spoiled and trivial. I could maybe chalk the latter up to your being a youngster and evidently not having many more important things with which to concern yourself, but even that is probably, at least in part, a product of what's apparently been a pampered, affluent upbringing. That may sound harsh, but you did start up the thread, and did ask if we could relate. Well, that's how I relate to sentiments like that.

I'll also add that I think it's only the responsible thing for anyone to ditch their gas-guzzling pollution-producers.

voodobop · Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 347 Location: new orleans

Morgan, go down to Barnes and Noble and get a book called "Status Anxiety" by Alain De Botton, its a very easy little pop philosophy read and i think it will help provide you with some perspective on your dilemma.

DocDosco · Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 251 Location: LA

DocDosco · Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 251 Location: LA

sunflower · Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 581

Whats the car ?
So important here !

MorganS · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:07 am Post subject:

Thanks guys, I appreciate all of your input, even the harsh stuff. Its been a day now, and I'm feeling better. I talked with some friends who are in college, and they talked to me about what priorities, and goals matter. I keep reminding myself its a car, and one day I'll get a Lamborghini, and that will be good. Haha, I don't know, cars have always been a big part of my life, and a source of fun and excitement.

This car is just special and I know all about it. 1988 m3, model e30, salmon silver, with dark grey decals, and a red pinstripe. 2 tone red and grey interior. 4 cylinder engine, with turbo, and all those bells and whistles. It was always a dream car, something special and different, with a distinct sound between the borla exhaust, and the turbo. It would make me very sad to never hear the sound again.

I will read the book (vodo), and I will continue to live.

I just was sad to see the add for the car on the internet.

Well thanks again,

Morgan
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The kid on, "the sauce"
Not on the 'roids
Not ridding any horse

Generic Sobriquet · Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 804

Ah, affluenza.

jazzerchick · Joined: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 954 Location: SanAntonio , Tx

I can relate, Morgan . My Dad was an auto mechanic and we always had
cool, not expensive or fancy, but cool cars. I still miss some of the ones
we had and wish I had them now. I still have and drive my '65 Mustang
Fastback that I got while in college. The big bright yellow '61 or so
Plymth with the big tailfins sticks in my mind. We were embarassed when
my Mom would come pick us up from school in that, but now I wish I had
it back and all restored.

Jim L · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

Loss is part of life. it happens to everyone , everywhere, in all walks of life. Big losses, small losses. The passing of time helps the loss fade, and after a few losses you get more used to the process.