tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post4690345979696098274..comments2024-03-21T03:56:28.972-06:00Comments on Jill Outside: Goodbye to a good carJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-59323544638204144802013-12-12T17:37:19.734-07:002013-12-12T17:37:19.734-07:00I came across your blog when I was looking for 199...I came across your blog when I was looking for 1996 Geo Prizms for valuation purposes (my Geo prizm was hit by a truck). It really resonates with me. <br /><br />I bought my Geo Prizm new in 1996 and have it still, with mileage currently at 196,340. I live in Alaska and have driven my car to Girdwood, Soldotna, Kenai, Homer, Seward too many times to remember in winter and summer. I commuted 100 miles a day for almost 6 years. I've moved my belongings-including furniture-multiple times; regularly use my car to haul tree limbs, gardening supplies, rocks, pavers, trash, plants and anything else I can cram into it. <br /><br />Other than routine maintenance(spotty for many years) and fixing a little damage here and there from auto accidents I haven't had any major repairs: Same engine, transmission, etc.<br /><br />In short, I love my Geo Prizm and hope it will be with me for many years to come before I have to say goodbye.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074465914941970149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-36167154692780711872011-08-08T14:13:43.515-06:002011-08-08T14:13:43.515-06:00We finally laid to rest my husband's 740 Volvo...We finally laid to rest my husband's 740 Volvo wagon that had been in his or his parent's ownership since they bought it new in 1985... 26 years! Coming back from a vacation in November, the 740 gasped its last breath trying to get through the sprawl of Gresham, Oregon. After 312,000 miles and cross-country trips and exploring every inch of California and Oregon, the threat of known faulty wiring finally hit. We carefully towed it to a Volvo specialist who could use it for parts so that other Volvos could hopefully have extended lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-46825555298975650702011-08-07T22:22:20.783-06:002011-08-07T22:22:20.783-06:00Love the post Jill. My favorite photo is in there,...Love the post Jill. My favorite photo is in there, the one with the couch. And I love Cadie's look in that last one.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216182791364504629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-78173130783694038172011-08-07T12:04:35.767-06:002011-08-07T12:04:35.767-06:00I'm enjoying these posts that are a bit more l...I'm enjoying these posts that are a bit more lifestyle, outdoor adventure, soul searching. You've been a roll lately. Nothing wrong with the vertical feet climbed posts - those are cool too - but I think that's kind of common in adventure sports blogs. Keeping it unique Jill - nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-77644658240087432222011-08-05T20:55:12.880-06:002011-08-05T20:55:12.880-06:00Great post - well written. Tons of adventure pile...Great post - well written. Tons of adventure piled upon that vehicle. Cool story.Dan Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609122101907983132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-83350245200292024152011-08-05T19:08:43.541-06:002011-08-05T19:08:43.541-06:00Awesome post about a good friend, Glad I had a few...Awesome post about a good friend, Glad I had a few rides =)FixieDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685170404057881390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-52356080440264333322011-08-05T18:06:12.810-06:002011-08-05T18:06:12.810-06:00My faith in you is renewed when you write a piece ...My faith in you is renewed when you write a piece like this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-12013125082707792782011-08-05T15:28:18.886-06:002011-08-05T15:28:18.886-06:00Oh, yeah. I feel exactly the same way about my ol...Oh, yeah. I feel exactly the same way about my old '88 Corolla, who finally gave up the ghost a couple of years ago, after many a backroads adventure...and like Geo, I lived out of her for a time, and she was the most stable "home" my dogs have had! She was a great old car. As much as I love my new one, it's not the same. But yeah, clearance is happy. Glad you had one last adventure together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-30368541980094468062011-08-05T14:56:01.654-06:002011-08-05T14:56:01.654-06:00I sympathize. I think it is time for my '97 4...I sympathize. I think it is time for my '97 4Runner to go. It has 250K on it and with a ton of memories. The engine is still strong but its problems are starting to mount, though I am sure it go another 50-75K with another owner willing to put in the time, money and effort. But I will miss him (my wife nicknamed it the Grey Gonzo for the way it handled the offroad stuff). So, enjoy your last moments with Geo and start new memories with your new car!<br /><br />WalterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-20971616568004589092011-08-05T12:05:20.997-06:002011-08-05T12:05:20.997-06:00Good luck Geo. You're gonna make your new own...Good luck Geo. You're gonna make your new owner very happy.<br /><br />My car has a similar history, having lived all over, registered in many many states. There's still a giant chip from our trip up the Haul Road that eventually changed spread across the bottom of the windshield one bitterly cold Fairbanks morning. I can't bring myself to replace it. Now it's the only remaining way to tell that my car is a warrior.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212228308225991239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85074695605779905502011-08-05T11:38:45.679-06:002011-08-05T11:38:45.679-06:00Gobucky, you're right. The Toyota engine was s...Gobucky, you're right. The Toyota engine was still running like a champ even though the Chevy body and paint job was literally falling apart. I wouldn't be surprised if the car's new owner gets another 30,000 or more miles out of it. Of course I'll never know, but I like to think that Geo has more adventures in him yet.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-8954184453500618122011-08-05T11:12:06.118-06:002011-08-05T11:12:06.118-06:00First of all, a Geo Prizm is not a "Geo."...First of all, a Geo Prizm is not a "Geo." Technically, yes, it is, but it is all toyota under the hood and lasts forever. Whoever had problems with their prizm - it was a fluke. I had mine for 13 years, 190k miles, and I thought it was a great car, also a manual transmission. Best function was the air conditioning - nice and cold. So rag on the Geo brand, but be kind to the Prizm! It served you well, just as mine did. It was the rust that killed mine off.gobuckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11253538811778981017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-44037018693739838322011-08-05T10:17:11.402-06:002011-08-05T10:17:11.402-06:00Awesome post, Jill. As someone who also builds rel...Awesome post, Jill. As someone who also builds relationships with cars, I love it. Best of luck to Geo in retirement!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994831420729922386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60021567602113986332011-08-05T09:29:53.048-06:002011-08-05T09:29:53.048-06:00Getting rid of a well used car is like losing an o...Getting rid of a well used car is like losing an old friend. Our cars are such a part of our lives. Just think how many HOURS you've spent in Geo to accumulate THAT many miles! Quite a chunk of your life was spent inside those steel walls...and it protected you and got you where you wanted to go, WAY WAY WAY above and beyond the clunker call of duty. <br /><br />I look back on my cars and fondly remember them all...never had one as long as you though. But Geo did you proud, and you did Geo proud right back...not many vehicles out there that can list the locations it's been... quite an impressive list. This was a nice way to say goodbye too. Way to go Geo! And farewell! We'll miss hearing about you!MattChttp://inane-asylum2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-72620375867018681942011-08-05T09:24:49.984-06:002011-08-05T09:24:49.984-06:00For similar reasons I miss my old 1988 Jeep Comanc...For similar reasons I miss my old 1988 Jeep Comanche pickup truck. It had the same lack of features and creature comforts but it is still one of my favorite vehicles. It even had a few problems and a little rust but it ran strong for as long as I owned it.Aurisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-14338940517847705242011-08-05T07:27:26.681-06:002011-08-05T07:27:26.681-06:00Ya. Geo seemed like a huge part of your character....Ya. Geo seemed like a huge part of your character. Always there. I'm glad she served you faithfully for so long! Your new car is pretty nice, and in my opinion a good trade up!Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450561650043211726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-73340391367031697772011-08-05T05:43:20.909-06:002011-08-05T05:43:20.909-06:00Geo has been through so many adventures, changes, ...Geo has been through so many adventures, changes, and advances with you. It will always be a part of your story. Goodbye to a trooper of a car.Cyclin' Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055590629075632638noreply@blogger.com