Out With the Old...

About four years ago we had an addition to our family. This addition to our family got a LOT of attention, received a lot of care, and was truly loved. By some of us. Some definitely more than others. This boat was like Tony's third child. When she arrived, she made her home in the garage. She kicked the truck right out. Of course, a boat can't be out in the rain. It might get wet. Huh?

There was never any question that she would be a part of our family F.O.R.E.V.E.R. Tony would never dream of getting rid of her. Or moving her out of the garage. Or not waxing her every other week. Until... that day in April at a bass tournament, when she was in 2nd place, and she betrayed him. Her engine rebelled and gave it up. She became useless. What is a boat without a motor? NOT OUR BOAT. She was sold soooo fast. On Craig's List one day and in another garage in Anderson County another. This boat that was so loved was dropped like a hot potato. This is her getting hooked up to her new truck to go to her new home with her new family in her new garage. She looks a little sad doesn't she?

AND THEN...

Before the garage was even cold in moves this beauty. The newest member of our family. She is bigger, faster, longer, heavier, wider... The new love of his life.

She even matches his truck. She was meant to be. Until her engine blows. Then she, too, will be out. Finished. Gone. Forgotten.

I'm glad I'm not a boat.