Anyone who has known me since 1982 knows this bug. It’s life story goes like this: My sister Terry bought it brand new in 1972. My parents then bought it from her when she left to get married in 1973. My mom drove it until 1979 when I turned 16 at which time I bought it for $900.00. I didn’t like the shade of green it was so my brother Gary painted it this lovely M&M green which I still love today. In 1985 I was driving down East Lake Ave when a truck pulled out and hit the passenger side and then took off. I found a police office and reported the accident. Long story short the owner of the truck who was not the driver paid me $1,800.00. I then sold it wrecked for $600.00 which was a sad and happy day. I had a love hate relationship with my bug. I loved it when it got me where I needed to go and I hated it when it left me on the side of the road. I can honestly say I really don’t miss it....But I wouldn't trade the memories it gave me for anything!
Well at least it was easy for me to push alone on the days it needed to be push started!!
ReplyDeleteAnd pictures like this are the reason why people ask if we're sisters, because I had to ask if that was a picture of you or me! :)
"Ahh, the green bug....lots of memories, lots of parties it drove us to. Cool pic!"
ReplyDeleteI would recognize that green bug anywhere : )
ReplyDelete"There is our picture of the day (story included)! Thanks Lori!"
ReplyDelete"Brings back lots of memories of David's bug..."
ReplyDelete"I remember that bug!! LOL"
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