It took five and a half years, but we finally got there.
As you know, neither Loraine nor I drive much. We both walk to work, bike to many other places, and, at times, seem to have a car just in case we ever need it. Loraine bought in the spring of 2018, and before we went down to her parents earlier this month it had just slightly over 9,000 miles on it. We thought the trip would bring the car to the mythical 10,000 mark, but it didn't. And even after running around taking care of a few chores this weekend, it was still a few miles short of five digits.
So we did something we hardly ever do. We went for a five mile ride just to watch the odometer flip.
Yes, I know we're weird. What's your point? But it's been five and a half years. And we figured that reaching 10,000 miles was a big deal, at least for her car. After driving to the Marquette Food Co-op (and only adding a half mile to the odometer) we decided to take the long way home, a drive along the lake where we first documented this--
And then, as we turned around near Lakeview Arena and began the trip back to downtown, the magical moment--
Five years, four months, and a handful of days after Loraine picked up her latest car, it has finally been driven 10,000 miles. Have I ever mentioned we're easily entertained?
8-)
We'll actually get to take it for a little spin later this week, and give it a few more miles on the odometer. Details tomorrow!
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