You Gave Up On Me....Before I Gave Up On You

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It's Writer's Workshop time!

I have had so much crating going on,
I really needed to "just write" something!

{And I am sure the men are tired of ribbon, glue, and DIY's}

Here it is...Prompt #1:

10 Reasons why you’re better off without him….or her….or it.

You Gave Up On Me....Before I Gave Up On You

Our relationship started off on the right foot...you know one of those things that you are not expecting, not looking for...it just happens and feels so right. I felt like I had made the perfect decision and we would have a long life together. But, you did it, you gave up on me before I gave up on you. I am OK with it now...I have at least 10 reasons why I am better off without you.

1. Fool me once...You left me stranded on Highway 46 in 112 degree weather and no one to turn to.
2. You never accommodated my guests, always leaving them out.
3. For awhile I was able to bounce back from your antics and so were you. Then, it became too much.
4. You provided a safe and comfortable environment until you decided it wasn't for you.
5. You never liked my music. 
6. Fool me twice...shame on me. You left me stranded in Santa Monica, 350 miles from home.
7. I was growing and you were having trouble fitting into my life.
8. The ride was always bumpy, but I always overlooked your flaws..I really, really liked you.
9. Your family didn't like me much and your parents turned their back on me.   
10. Without warning you gave up on me. You left and never looked back, leaving me looking for the elusive answer to my problem.

Would you like to now know the source of my angst...

My Saturn Vue.

Sorry, but my the length of my explanation, you can tell I am not over it yet! So, feel free to stop now...or continue on to hear the saga...this is clearly something I needed to get off my chest!

image from automedia.com

I loved that car. I really did. In 2006 on the road between LA and Monterey, the car disappointed me for the first time, leaving me and Joe on the side of the road {a pretty barren piece of highway} 100 or so miles from home and no where to go. The throttle body had given out.

Fast forward to 2009...I had been belly aching about getting a new car - something a little bigger, but hubby said no. Fine..I get it...I accept it. On 2/13/09, I was visiting the gang in L.A. and on the way to Santa Monica the car pooped out on me again.

Then began the problem...that dealer  - well, I have nothing nice to say about them - said they couldn't look at the car for three days...REALLY?! So I had the car towed again to another dealer. They looked at it right away, but when I got the call, it is never what you want to hear..."Do you want the good new or the bad news...well really there is no good news."

Here is a synopsis of the rest of the events:

*Saturn customer service convo {summarized}:

"Sorry, there is nothing we can do...We {Saturn} don't have any in stock. NO ONE has any in stock. The manufacturer went out of business and we have not found a new supplier. There are none to be had...anywhere. The part is not covered by warranty anymore...because you have already had it replaced."

"How am I supposed to get home?"

"You could rent a car?"

"Do you offer any compensation or a loaner?"

"No."

"What if I don't have any money to do this?"

"We cannot help you."

"Really, I have two kids, and I am 350 miles from home."

"We'll call you when a part comes in."

"When will that be?"

"Hopefully June." {Remember...it is February}

*I made it home. The car stayed in L.A. I had the resources to get home, but what made me really angry was thinking about someone who may not have the resources I did...what would they do? What would they do if this was their only car? This is not OK!

*In March, we gave up...we looked for a new car. I actually found a dealer in L.A. that was willing to take the Saturn as-is for a trade. Hubby flew to L.A. and brought us home a new car.

*Jule 17, 2009...I received a phone call from Saturn {or whoever was running them at this point} letting me know the part was finally available...5 months later. seriously?!

That's it...thanks for sticking with the story. I really loved that car. I am sad it gave up on my before I gave up on it.