tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post115093675942260229..comments2023-07-02T05:37:31.836-06:00Comments on Palmer Life: New Car??Melinda Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586126648155496377noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151360795656181242006-06-26T16:26:00.000-06:002006-06-26T16:26:00.000-06:00Melin - I had to add that we would have been able ...Melin - I had to add that we would have been able to fit that dang table in my Mom's Odessy mini van but ofcourse we couldn't fit it in our explorer. SUV's are good for nothing! And I'm glad to hear you love square tables too!!Callowayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15002683335132323881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151352694341851552006-06-26T14:11:00.000-06:002006-06-26T14:11:00.000-06:00Well Victor and I have a van and no kids, and we s...Well Victor and I have a van and no kids, and we still love it. The gas isn't bad, the seats can come out for taking things from one place or another, or watching a movie at the Drive In. Theaters are so crowded for new releases. I slept in there once when I wasn't going to do the tent thing when camping with friends, etc etc. So we have the van, when we have kids some day! But for now its fun to pile everyone in and go altogether places, instead of taking three cars when going out with friends. But have fun looking. There are many pros and cons.Victor and Kathy Karcichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275271288823111973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151351330337246932006-06-26T13:48:00.000-06:002006-06-26T13:48:00.000-06:00Wow, this blog sure stirred up a lot of comments. ...Wow, this blog sure stirred up a lot of comments. Thanks for your support on the whole mini van thing, Michael. I've never met you, but I already like you. Next time my in laws give me a hard time about driving a mini van, I know which blog I am going to visit. I might even drive my little mini van up to Canada where I will be welcomed with open arms....jk...doesn't that sound so dramatic and mushy.Sarah W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02228789001642442137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151186105041839852006-06-24T15:55:00.000-06:002006-06-24T15:55:00.000-06:00Sarah, minivans are cool! I love my Dodge Caravan...Sarah, minivans are cool! I love my Dodge Caravan. Way better than an SUV. Don't let anyone tell you different.Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415016383166386778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151169092650328652006-06-24T11:11:00.000-06:002006-06-24T11:11:00.000-06:00PS - I like the Accord too, but...The Honda Accord...PS - I like the Accord too, but...The Honda Accord does not have: AWD option, roof-rack, enough room to sleep two people comfortably inside, 46mpg, a 115V plug-in, a sticker-price in the low $20K. <BR/><BR/>PPS - I still love you Jeni.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151168382385978452006-06-24T10:59:00.000-06:002006-06-24T10:59:00.000-06:00but SUV's with RIMS look soooo cool. I have to say...but SUV's with RIMS look soooo cool. I have to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151168268907809842006-06-24T10:57:00.000-06:002006-06-24T10:57:00.000-06:00To "the wrights" - Too bad you got dissed for choo...To "the wrights" - Too bad you got dissed for choosing a caravan over a gas-guzzling enviro-destroyer SUV. I used to love SUV's with huge rims until I...grew up. The Caravan is the best decision for utility/functionality/practicality/wizdom/smarts/brains/sensibility. And above all, safety (in so many ways). And that's saying a lot considering I don't like domestic brands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151165533124260552006-06-24T10:12:00.000-06:002006-06-24T10:12:00.000-06:00This is actually Gannon... not Heather. I just rea...This is actually Gannon... not Heather. I just read your blog for the first time ever. Tell Michael that what your family needs is an Arial Atom! Just hook up a pull car for the kids to ride in. If you don't choose an Atom (for whatever reason) be well advised that my friend has a Matrix and it is a SWEET car... though truthfully does only have 1.5" more rear hip room then our corolla. Great for one child... but not so great for two. That's all I have. Much love!Heather Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850276470281933664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151099020250596622006-06-23T15:43:00.000-06:002006-06-23T15:43:00.000-06:00Hey Melinda!!! After reading your post on cars I r...Hey Melinda!!! After reading your post on cars I really wanted to comment. Jared's brothers and sisters all have really nice brand new SUV's. I am talking rims and leather and dvd players. We were looking at getting something a little bigger than our small car when Sadee was born and ended up with a 2005 Dodge caravan. We got comments about our minivan and it kind of hurt my feelings. I was so excited to have a brand new bigger vehicle, but because it wasn't a Tahoe, Expedition or Yukon than it wasn't a good thing. It sounds like you guys are looking at all the most important things and don't listen to anyone else....GOOD LUCK and have FUN!!!Sarah W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02228789001642442137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151095900628431232006-06-23T14:51:00.000-06:002006-06-23T14:51:00.000-06:00Melin, you need to describe "crimson red" to me. ...Melin, you need to describe "crimson red" to me. Is it more blue or yellow? I really want to use that soft yarn, but having a hard time with the color. Maybe you can take a picture and post it? I can see it in my head - a really rich red, but then finding that color yarn is not so easy. Any other complimentary colors that might work if I can't get the right red?Judy Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576368774013670234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151027350136607402006-06-22T19:49:00.000-06:002006-06-22T19:49:00.000-06:00Ok Melin...just be happy that you GET to go and pu...Ok Melin...just be happy that you GET to go and purchase a new car...I'll be waiting for that day the next 10 years of my life! Anyway...I've always loved the Matrix and I like Mazda's too...don't listen to negative Jeni...she got spoiled into a Honda!Proud Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897749057578112254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151015966153767452006-06-22T16:39:00.000-06:002006-06-22T16:39:00.000-06:00we have the mazda 6 sports wagon and we love it!! ...we have the mazda 6 sports wagon and we love it!! we got it used as well and got a great deal. It also has more room in it than our van does, so i use it with the kids and it's fun and sporty! good luck with your decision, just thought I would let you know how I felt about ours and also having kids in that type of car. if you want to check it out and drive one you can give me a call and you can totally come drive our if you want? 547-4042.nenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17023137166437704998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1151014470858647772006-06-22T16:14:00.000-06:002006-06-22T16:14:00.000-06:00Good luck car shopping! I know exactly what me nex...Good luck car shopping! I know exactly what me next car whill be. . . just don't know when we can afford it ;)BrittanyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749065220539432177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1150996253341300952006-06-22T11:10:00.000-06:002006-06-22T11:10:00.000-06:00It's so funny to hear everyone's reactions. We di...It's so funny to hear everyone's reactions. We didn't pick any of these cars for looks. We picked them for room, price, gas mileage, dependibility. So yes, I know they don't look as cool, but the Ponitac has a toyota engine, so it's basically the same. Trust me, Michael would never pick a car that wasn't well built. I'm not sure what we're doing yet, but I was expecting you all not to like any of these to be honest. Oh well, when we're rich and famous we'll be able to pick something way better!Melinda Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586126648155496377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1150994102601981082006-06-22T10:35:00.000-06:002006-06-22T10:35:00.000-06:00I like the pontiac or the mazda. I think they loo...I like the pontiac or the mazda. I think they look the cutest but I know that there are other things to look at. Have fun making your choice.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224062025405715196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1150988717592993642006-06-22T09:05:00.000-06:002006-06-22T09:05:00.000-06:00OK to be honest I not down with any of those. Just...OK to be honest I not down with any of those. Just make sure you get a large care. - like a Honda Accord! they are HONDA - i know you love that - and BIG! I just dont like those cars for some reason - i think they look funny! BUT stick to TOYOTA for sure if you are going to get ONE of THOSE! GOOD LUCK!!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620031238704790583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1150953428647348132006-06-21T23:17:00.000-06:002006-06-21T23:17:00.000-06:00Good call on the kiddie prep! Good luck!Good call on the kiddie prep! Good luck!Heather Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850276470281933664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23121863.post-1150944626966047552006-06-21T20:50:00.000-06:002006-06-21T20:50:00.000-06:00Oh! Shopping for a new car is such fun! The Mazda...Oh! Shopping for a new car is such fun! The Mazda sounds cute :)...having kiddies sounds cute too! :)Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919346546125278746noreply@blogger.com