When "someone" (bobvilla) decides its time for a new RIDE

So "The Family" is going on a little road trip tomorrow- to a wedding, uh- IN IDAHO.

Bob insists on "lookin around, you know-rubberneck"

Lisa, its really time we look for a new rig. This means

Mommy is getting rid of her van. Mommy has it in her craw she wants a pimped out tricked up

Escalade, or a Navagator, or maybe a Tahoe.......you know, mamma needs to roll..

"Uhh, hon, did you forget about all those small people that live with us?"

replies the ever present and always handy mailman/husband. "and what about gasssss?"

grrrrr. "look at this BRANDNEW honda van, HON"..grrrrr..This is no pimp ride.

But it definately is nice, and comfy, and has all the bells and whistles..okay, okay..lets check it out. Well, I guess Im really not a pimp, anyway..right?So, here we are at the Honda dealership in town - "rubbernecking"

This is when the overweight, out of breath car salesman comes running out..

huffing and puffing..

LORD.

Although he is nice enough. The pressure ensues with, well, you owe so much on your van...this that the other..back forth..you know the drill. (see.the.sweat?)

This is also where the 3 year old secret weapon comes into play..She starts getting a little annoyed at being there "just rubbernecking, hon" then the 42 year old secret weapon starts to get a little irritated that its taking soooo long!!!

Not being able to reach a perfect payment that we want, Mr Villa-

Marine/Mailman/Daddy/Husband extraordinaire reaches deep into his bag of tricks, with the other 2 secret weapons already in place. Remember,(Bitchy wife, crying daughter) and pulls out the extreme move of all...

"Get your COATS"

-I guess we cannot come to a deal today-

all of a sudden, and before screaming crying daughter realized it...

sweaty and (money man in the booth) come runnin.

"keep buckling her in" villa insists, under his breath..

I see the gleam in those beautiful eyes I love so much.. and follow with..

"I dont want THAT BIG of a payment, hon..now lets go!!!"

..and satisfaction ooozes from his pores.

(look at that shit eatin grin)

The end..

whats your secret weapon for buying a new ride?