A moment of silence, please.
Despite BH’s frantic, last-ditch resuscitation efforts, invocations to the gods, and a couple of swift kicks to the tires, The Plow Truck has finally died. Really died this time. Dead. Dead. Dead. If we wanted to replace the engine, and then replace the frame, steering mechanism, brakes, and exhaust, well then maybe it could be dragged out of the icy clutches of the grave. But the time has come to end its suffering.
It lived 26 years, well beyond the expected life for a Chevy quarter-ton. It plowed hundreds of tons of snow each winter, and was home to deer mice and other critters in the summer. It was a brave truck, and true. It gave us its last gasp yesterday, heroically opening up the driveway one last time, before it laid down, shuddered, and closed its eyes for good.
A memorial service will be held Friday night at 8 pm. The family has been deeply affected by this loss, so there will be no public calling hours. Donations can be made to the Oswego County Habitat for Humanity.
Good-bye, old friend.
condolences
My father-in-law swears by his WW II jeep that he had put the plow on the front of. It may outlive us all.
condolences
My father-in-law swears by his WW II jeep that he had put the plow on the front of. It may outlive us all.
condolences
My father-in-law swears by his WW II jeep that he had put the plow on the front of. It may outlive us all.
I absolutely adore your this-is-a-tragedy-but-i’m-determined-to-stay-strong tone. Condolences on your loss; i’m sure the truck is in a Better Place now
I absolutely adore your this-is-a-tragedy-but-i’m-determined-to-stay-strong tone. Condolences on your loss; i’m sure the truck is in a Better Place now
I, on the other hand, am equally sure that the truck is just sitting there, taking up space on your property. I hope you manage to find a replacement, since I know you get tons of snow up there each year!
This comment totally cracked me up ^_^
My thoughts on Better Placedom were that the Tooth Fairy might have a cousin, the Truck Fairy, who would know what to do with Laurie’s once-truck (and perhaps leave a some of money in its stead). Wishful thinking i suppose
I absolutely adore your this-is-a-tragedy-but-i’m-determined-to-stay-strong tone. Condolences on your loss; i’m sure the truck is in a Better Place now
I, on the other hand, am equally sure that the truck is just sitting there, taking up space on your property. I hope you manage to find a replacement, since I know you get tons of snow up there each year!
I, on the other hand, am equally sure that the truck is just sitting there, taking up space on your property. I hope you manage to find a replacement, since I know you get tons of snow up there each year!
I’m so sorry for your loss…
I’m so sorry for your loss…
I’m so sorry for your loss…
Flatlined
I think you mean “shuddered”, yes? What a trooper. R.I.P.
Oklahoma City received one inch of snow here yesterday. Very cold for us (6 degrees) and dry. You don’t even need a shovel to clear the sidewalk – A broom does the job. Everybody’s afraid to go out in it, but we’re better off than the relatives in Texas. They had sleet. Cars were abandoned in the streets. I hunger for deep snow and the sound of tires squeaking through snowpack.
Flatlined
I think you mean “shuddered”, yes? What a trooper. R.I.P.
Oklahoma City received one inch of snow here yesterday. Very cold for us (6 degrees) and dry. You don’t even need a shovel to clear the sidewalk – A broom does the job. Everybody’s afraid to go out in it, but we’re better off than the relatives in Texas. They had sleet. Cars were abandoned in the streets. I hunger for deep snow and the sound of tires squeaking through snowpack.
Re: Flatlined
Yeah, duh, good spelling mistake catch. I’ll fix it in a minute.
Brooming away snow – hah!
The sun came out today and turned the world into a jewel box. Took my breath away whenever I looked out the window.
Flatlined
I think you mean “shuddered”, yes? What a trooper. R.I.P.
Oklahoma City received one inch of snow here yesterday. Very cold for us (6 degrees) and dry. You don’t even need a shovel to clear the sidewalk – A broom does the job. Everybody’s afraid to go out in it, but we’re better off than the relatives in Texas. They had sleet. Cars were abandoned in the streets. I hunger for deep snow and the sound of tires squeaking through snowpack.
I rented Speak last night and really liked it. The hospital scene seemed kinda off but other than that it was pretty much like how I was picturing it back when I read it.
I rented Speak last night and really liked it. The hospital scene seemed kinda off but other than that it was pretty much like how I was picturing it back when I read it.
I rented Speak last night and really liked it. The hospital scene seemed kinda off but other than that it was pretty much like how I was picturing it back when I read it.
R.I.P. Plow Truck.
R.I.P. Plow Truck.
R.I.P. Plow Truck.
Re: Flatlined
Yeah, duh, good spelling mistake catch. I’ll fix it in a minute.
Brooming away snow – hah!
The sun came out today and turned the world into a jewel box. Took my breath away whenever I looked out the window.
Re: Flatlined
Yeah, duh, good spelling mistake catch. I’ll fix it in a minute.
Brooming away snow – hah!
The sun came out today and turned the world into a jewel box. Took my breath away whenever I looked out the window.
This is the third time today I read this entry. Each time it has made me howl with laughter. Hee!
That truck is older than me. Weird.
This is the third time today I read this entry. Each time it has made me howl with laughter. Hee!
That truck is older than me. Weird.
This is the third time today I read this entry. Each time it has made me howl with laughter. Hee!
That truck is older than me. Weird.
A good truck is hard to find.
A good truck is hard to find.
A good truck is hard to find.
we’re expected to have 9 inches of snow! I hope their exaggerating my wheelchair could never make it through all that and if their not then school better be cancelled because i have a global test the size of Africa I can’t miss it I’m in a honors class it will mess up my 90 average if I do I think I’m panicking – jessica from sheepshead bay
we’re expected to have 9 inches of snow! I hope their exaggerating my wheelchair could never make it through all that and if their not then school better be cancelled because i have a global test the size of Africa I can’t miss it I’m in a honors class it will mess up my 90 average if I do I think I’m panicking – jessica from sheepshead bay
we’re expected to have 9 inches of snow! I hope their exaggerating my wheelchair could never make it through all that and if their not then school better be cancelled because i have a global test the size of Africa I can’t miss it I’m in a honors class it will mess up my 90 average if I do I think I’m panicking – jessica from sheepshead bay
RIP poor plow truck
ok this entry made me crack up:-)! RIP poor plow truck:-(! i’m sure you had your share of hard snow jobs:-)! -ash 🙂
RIP poor plow truck
ok this entry made me crack up:-)! RIP poor plow truck:-(! i’m sure you had your share of hard snow jobs:-)! -ash 🙂
RIP poor plow truck
ok this entry made me crack up:-)! RIP poor plow truck:-(! i’m sure you had your share of hard snow jobs:-)! -ash 🙂
Wow. That truck has been around as long as my dad has been teaching in the district!
*bows head in reverence*
It must have done its fair share of snow plowing.
little quirk
Wow. That truck has been around as long as my dad has been teaching in the district!
*bows head in reverence*
It must have done its fair share of snow plowing.
little quirk
Wow. That truck has been around as long as my dad has been teaching in the district!
*bows head in reverence*
It must have done its fair share of snow plowing.
little quirk
I now leave you with a song by Evanescence, which I find to be semi-appropiate with this.
Goodnight, sleep tight
No more tears
In the morning
I’ll be here
And when we say goodnight
Dry your eyes
Because we said goodnight
And not goodbye
We said goodnight
And not goodbye
Just remember its spirit goes on.
(Wow, I kind of took way too seriously. oh well)
I now leave you with a song by Evanescence, which I find to be semi-appropiate with this.
Goodnight, sleep tight
No more tears
In the morning
I’ll be here
And when we say goodnight
Dry your eyes
Because we said goodnight
And not goodbye
We said goodnight
And not goodbye
Just remember its spirit goes on.
(Wow, I kind of took way too seriously. oh well)
nice
I’m a huge fan of Evanescence and that’s a pretty good connection. Although it was only a truck… it’s all good 🙂
I now leave you with a song by Evanescence, which I find to be semi-appropiate with this.
Goodnight, sleep tight
No more tears
In the morning
I’ll be here
And when we say goodnight
Dry your eyes
Because we said goodnight
And not goodbye
We said goodnight
And not goodbye
Just remember its spirit goes on.
(Wow, I kind of took way too seriously. oh well)
She’s ok! Well, at least, as ok as she can be right now. You should read her latest post. Thanks!
She’s ok! Well, at least, as ok as she can be right now. You should read her latest post. Thanks!
Thank you, you amazing, wonderful babymowgli!!!
She’s ok! Well, at least, as ok as she can be right now. You should read her latest post. Thanks!
This comment totally cracked me up ^_^
My thoughts on Better Placedom were that the Tooth Fairy might have a cousin, the Truck Fairy, who would know what to do with Laurie’s once-truck (and perhaps leave a some of money in its stead). Wishful thinking i suppose
This comment totally cracked me up ^_^
My thoughts on Better Placedom were that the Tooth Fairy might have a cousin, the Truck Fairy, who would know what to do with Laurie’s once-truck (and perhaps leave a some of money in its stead). Wishful thinking i suppose
Thank you, you amazing, wonderful babymowgli!!!
Thank you, you amazing, wonderful babymowgli!!!
I am so so so sorry this must be a total tragedy to you…:(….but your truck is in a better place now
xx oo
I am so so so sorry this must be a total tragedy to you…:(….but your truck is in a better place now
xx oo
I am so so so sorry this must be a total tragedy to you…:(….but your truck is in a better place now
xx oo
your plower
UMMMM.. I ;LIKE YOUR BOOK SPEAK IM NOT A BIG READER I HATE READING ACTUALLY AS YOU SEE I CAN BE INTERESTED IN BOOKS I REALLY DO ENJOY YOUR BOOK SPEAK AND MY FRIENDS AND I ARE FANS!!!
KARI & BRE
your plower
UMMMM.. I ;LIKE YOUR BOOK SPEAK IM NOT A BIG READER I HATE READING ACTUALLY AS YOU SEE I CAN BE INTERESTED IN BOOKS I REALLY DO ENJOY YOUR BOOK SPEAK AND MY FRIENDS AND I ARE FANS!!!
KARI & BRE
your plower
UMMMM.. I ;LIKE YOUR BOOK SPEAK IM NOT A BIG READER I HATE READING ACTUALLY AS YOU SEE I CAN BE INTERESTED IN BOOKS I REALLY DO ENJOY YOUR BOOK SPEAK AND MY FRIENDS AND I ARE FANS!!!
KARI & BRE
truck
what would a better place for a truck be? would there be gas stations all over and oil changing places?
truck
what would a better place for a truck be? would there be gas stations all over and oil changing places?
truck
what would a better place for a truck be? would there be gas stations all over and oil changing places?
nice
I’m a huge fan of Evanescence and that’s a pretty good connection. Although it was only a truck… it’s all good 🙂
nice
I’m a huge fan of Evanescence and that’s a pretty good connection. Although it was only a truck… it’s all good 🙂