Gave my minivan a snowhawk the other day and now the rest of the cars in the neighborhood, you know, want one!
I was cruising The Motherhood the other day and found an interesting article picked from the headlines by Emily (because, she's really smart like that) written by Nick Bunkley of the New York Times entitled, "Mocked as UnCool, The Minivan Rises Again," where he asks the question:
Could driving a minivan, the ultimate embodiment of the suburban family vehicle, ever be considered cool?
Didn't you hear? According to some car makers (rhymes with Schmoyota) we need a little swag-guh put back into our wagon-layden suburban driveways.
Me, I'd settle for a quick resurfacing, or a little less snow.
Whassup with all the labels…can't mom and dad just live and let drive…um…whatever the heck you want?
Everything ends up smelling like sour feet, anyway.
As a longtime 7-passenger vehicle enthusiast (i.e. co-owner of our kids' personal taxi service) I really never understood all the rage against the minivan.
Until, this morning.
"Holy crap!"
10 days post Snowmaggedon and the secondary roads here in Jersey are still cruddy (3 feet make for a lot of snow) to the point where you can't fit 2 minivans on the same street, at 1 time.
"Move over, you stupid Land Rover!"
So, I'm playing chicken with my neighbors getting kids to (and from) school.
"They're not stopping, Mommy!!!"
Aaaand I feel forced to pullover, once more, and make room for folks driving their flashier cars and not so much because I am passive aggressive like that.
[waves]
"You're welcome!"
You could say I'm also teaching my children that, no matter the situation, or the type of car you drive, you CAN be the bigger person, right?
"But, she didn't say thank you, Mommy?"
Then again, there is a reason why I chose Bertha (she's my car) in a lovely shade of suburban assault.
"That's okay, maybe next time…we won't be so nice!"
She'll have to try and pass me, after school.
[pats dashboard]
"Right, Bertha!"
Why, yes, I've always named my cars and, honestly, would you mess with a woman named Bertha?
[sound of crickets chirping]
Stay-at-home mom, my rear bumper!
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Comments
77 responses to “Our Minivan, By Any Other Name, Would Smell Like Feet”
I still can’t into minivan ownership. There are definitely times when the ability to seat 7 could very much come in handy… but I just can’t do it no matter HOW much Schmoyota tried to sell me on it!
PS – I’m foraging my way back to blogging! Yay me!
I still can’t into minivan ownership. There are definitely times when the ability to seat 7 could very much come in handy… but I just can’t do it no matter HOW much Schmoyota tried to sell me on it!
PS – I’m foraging my way back to blogging! Yay me!
I still can’t into minivan ownership. There are definitely times when the ability to seat 7 could very much come in handy… but I just can’t do it no matter HOW much Schmoyota tried to sell me on it!
PS – I’m foraging my way back to blogging! Yay me!
I still can’t into minivan ownership. There are definitely times when the ability to seat 7 could very much come in handy… but I just can’t do it no matter HOW much Schmoyota tried to sell me on it!
PS – I’m foraging my way back to blogging! Yay me!
I still can’t into minivan ownership. There are definitely times when the ability to seat 7 could very much come in handy… but I just can’t do it no matter HOW much Schmoyota tried to sell me on it!
PS – I’m foraging my way back to blogging! Yay me!
I still can’t into minivan ownership. There are definitely times when the ability to seat 7 could very much come in handy… but I just can’t do it no matter HOW much Schmoyota tried to sell me on it!
PS – I’m foraging my way back to blogging! Yay me!
I still can’t into minivan ownership. There are definitely times when the ability to seat 7 could very much come in handy… but I just can’t do it no matter HOW much Schmoyota tried to sell me on it!
PS – I’m foraging my way back to blogging! Yay me!
Ok – it SHOULD read –
I still can’t get into minivan ownership.
::sigh::
Proofread THEN post!
Ok – it SHOULD read –
I still can’t get into minivan ownership.
::sigh::
Proofread THEN post!
Ok – it SHOULD read –
I still can’t get into minivan ownership.
::sigh::
Proofread THEN post!
Ok – it SHOULD read –
I still can’t get into minivan ownership.
::sigh::
Proofread THEN post!
Ok – it SHOULD read –
I still can’t get into minivan ownership.
::sigh::
Proofread THEN post!
Ok – it SHOULD read –
I still can’t get into minivan ownership.
::sigh::
Proofread THEN post!
Ok – it SHOULD read –
I still can’t get into minivan ownership.
::sigh::
Proofread THEN post!
Hi Kate,
YAY you!!! I know how you feel about minivans. On the one hand, I believe that you were the one with the blow out that one time 😉 Then again, wasn't that emergency repair dude HAWT!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Kate,
YAY you!!! I know how you feel about minivans. On the one hand, I believe that you were the one with the blow out that one time 😉 Then again, wasn't that emergency repair dude HAWT!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Kate,
YAY you!!! I know how you feel about minivans. On the one hand, I believe that you were the one with the blow out that one time 😉 Then again, wasn't that emergency repair dude HAWT!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Kate,
YAY you!!! I know how you feel about minivans. On the one hand, I believe that you were the one with the blow out that one time 😉 Then again, wasn't that emergency repair dude HAWT!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Kate,
YAY you!!! I know how you feel about minivans. On the one hand, I believe that you were the one with the blow out that one time 😉 Then again, wasn't that emergency repair dude HAWT!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Kate,
YAY you!!! I know how you feel about minivans. On the one hand, I believe that you were the one with the blow out that one time 😉 Then again, wasn't that emergency repair dude HAWT!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Kate,
YAY you!!! I know how you feel about minivans. On the one hand, I believe that you were the one with the blow out that one time 😉 Then again, wasn't that emergency repair dude HAWT!!!
Hugs,
Liz
LOL Liz – you are right! I think I may still have a photo or two of that nice looking repair dude..
LOL Liz – you are right! I think I may still have a photo or two of that nice looking repair dude..
LOL Liz – you are right! I think I may still have a photo or two of that nice looking repair dude..
LOL Liz – you are right! I think I may still have a photo or two of that nice looking repair dude..
LOL Liz – you are right! I think I may still have a photo or two of that nice looking repair dude..
LOL Liz – you are right! I think I may still have a photo or two of that nice looking repair dude..
LOL Liz – you are right! I think I may still have a photo or two of that nice looking repair dude..
I loved my minivan for more years than I ever thought I would. However, it has run it’s course. I’m ready for something smaller. Also? Could someone PLEASE plow into me? Not bad enough to injure anyone, but bad enough to have to total it. Is that too much to ask?
I loved my minivan for more years than I ever thought I would. However, it has run it’s course. I’m ready for something smaller. Also? Could someone PLEASE plow into me? Not bad enough to injure anyone, but bad enough to have to total it. Is that too much to ask?
I loved my minivan for more years than I ever thought I would. However, it has run it’s course. I’m ready for something smaller. Also? Could someone PLEASE plow into me? Not bad enough to injure anyone, but bad enough to have to total it. Is that too much to ask?
I loved my minivan for more years than I ever thought I would. However, it has run it’s course. I’m ready for something smaller. Also? Could someone PLEASE plow into me? Not bad enough to injure anyone, but bad enough to have to total it. Is that too much to ask?
I loved my minivan for more years than I ever thought I would. However, it has run it’s course. I’m ready for something smaller. Also? Could someone PLEASE plow into me? Not bad enough to injure anyone, but bad enough to have to total it. Is that too much to ask?
I loved my minivan for more years than I ever thought I would. However, it has run it’s course. I’m ready for something smaller. Also? Could someone PLEASE plow into me? Not bad enough to injure anyone, but bad enough to have to total it. Is that too much to ask?
I loved my minivan for more years than I ever thought I would. However, it has run it’s course. I’m ready for something smaller. Also? Could someone PLEASE plow into me? Not bad enough to injure anyone, but bad enough to have to total it. Is that too much to ask?
Yeah, we ran our first minivan into the ground (hard) in about 10 years, but not before having countless troubles with maintenance (not to mention, replacing entire transmission within 3 years) just wish they could make 'em last a little longer. Especially, with oldest driving this summer. Poor thing doesn't care what she drives as long as it is mobile and gets her to a job. I'm hoping for the lottery — yeah, I know, good luck with that one, right 🙁
Yeah, we ran our first minivan into the ground (hard) in about 10 years, but not before having countless troubles with maintenance (not to mention, replacing entire transmission within 3 years) just wish they could make 'em last a little longer. Especially, with oldest driving this summer. Poor thing doesn't care what she drives as long as it is mobile and gets her to a job. I'm hoping for the lottery — yeah, I know, good luck with that one, right 🙁
Yeah, we ran our first minivan into the ground (hard) in about 10 years, but not before having countless troubles with maintenance (not to mention, replacing entire transmission within 3 years) just wish they could make 'em last a little longer. Especially, with oldest driving this summer. Poor thing doesn't care what she drives as long as it is mobile and gets her to a job. I'm hoping for the lottery — yeah, I know, good luck with that one, right 🙁
Yeah, we ran our first minivan into the ground (hard) in about 10 years, but not before having countless troubles with maintenance (not to mention, replacing entire transmission within 3 years) just wish they could make 'em last a little longer. Especially, with oldest driving this summer. Poor thing doesn't care what she drives as long as it is mobile and gets her to a job. I'm hoping for the lottery — yeah, I know, good luck with that one, right 🙁
Yeah, we ran our first minivan into the ground (hard) in about 10 years, but not before having countless troubles with maintenance (not to mention, replacing entire transmission within 3 years) just wish they could make 'em last a little longer. Especially, with oldest driving this summer. Poor thing doesn't care what she drives as long as it is mobile and gets her to a job. I'm hoping for the lottery — yeah, I know, good luck with that one, right 🙁
Yeah, we ran our first minivan into the ground (hard) in about 10 years, but not before having countless troubles with maintenance (not to mention, replacing entire transmission within 3 years) just wish they could make 'em last a little longer. Especially, with oldest driving this summer. Poor thing doesn't care what she drives as long as it is mobile and gets her to a job. I'm hoping for the lottery — yeah, I know, good luck with that one, right 🙁
Yeah, we ran our first minivan into the ground (hard) in about 10 years, but not before having countless troubles with maintenance (not to mention, replacing entire transmission within 3 years) just wish they could make 'em last a little longer. Especially, with oldest driving this summer. Poor thing doesn't care what she drives as long as it is mobile and gets her to a job. I'm hoping for the lottery — yeah, I know, good luck with that one, right 🙁
I just can’t get over that much snow. Dang! (Snowhawk… bwahahaha!)
Bertha would intimidate me if I saw Her on the road, especially if she was sporting that awesome ‘do.’
I just can’t get over that much snow. Dang! (Snowhawk… bwahahaha!)
Bertha would intimidate me if I saw Her on the road, especially if she was sporting that awesome ‘do.’
I just can’t get over that much snow. Dang! (Snowhawk… bwahahaha!)
Bertha would intimidate me if I saw Her on the road, especially if she was sporting that awesome ‘do.’
I just can’t get over that much snow. Dang! (Snowhawk… bwahahaha!)
Bertha would intimidate me if I saw Her on the road, especially if she was sporting that awesome ‘do.’
I just can’t get over that much snow. Dang! (Snowhawk… bwahahaha!)
Bertha would intimidate me if I saw Her on the road, especially if she was sporting that awesome ‘do.’
I just can’t get over that much snow. Dang! (Snowhawk… bwahahaha!)
Bertha would intimidate me if I saw Her on the road, especially if she was sporting that awesome ‘do.’
I just can’t get over that much snow. Dang! (Snowhawk… bwahahaha!)
Bertha would intimidate me if I saw Her on the road, especially if she was sporting that awesome ‘do.’
Personally, I always said I would NEVER drive a minivan, but there are quite a few out now that are pretty snazzy! That being said, I am still head over heals in love with the Tahoe/Suburban family and WANT ONE SO BAD!
hahahahha. I don’t even have kids yet but I have done my research, dammit! 😛 I love the snowhawk, btw. Super sexayyyyyy.
Personally, I always said I would NEVER drive a minivan, but there are quite a few out now that are pretty snazzy! That being said, I am still head over heals in love with the Tahoe/Suburban family and WANT ONE SO BAD!
hahahahha. I don’t even have kids yet but I have done my research, dammit! 😛 I love the snowhawk, btw. Super sexayyyyyy.
Personally, I always said I would NEVER drive a minivan, but there are quite a few out now that are pretty snazzy! That being said, I am still head over heals in love with the Tahoe/Suburban family and WANT ONE SO BAD!
hahahahha. I don’t even have kids yet but I have done my research, dammit! 😛 I love the snowhawk, btw. Super sexayyyyyy.
Personally, I always said I would NEVER drive a minivan, but there are quite a few out now that are pretty snazzy! That being said, I am still head over heals in love with the Tahoe/Suburban family and WANT ONE SO BAD!
hahahahha. I don’t even have kids yet but I have done my research, dammit! 😛 I love the snowhawk, btw. Super sexayyyyyy.
Personally, I always said I would NEVER drive a minivan, but there are quite a few out now that are pretty snazzy! That being said, I am still head over heals in love with the Tahoe/Suburban family and WANT ONE SO BAD!
hahahahha. I don’t even have kids yet but I have done my research, dammit! 😛 I love the snowhawk, btw. Super sexayyyyyy.
Personally, I always said I would NEVER drive a minivan, but there are quite a few out now that are pretty snazzy! That being said, I am still head over heals in love with the Tahoe/Suburban family and WANT ONE SO BAD!
hahahahha. I don’t even have kids yet but I have done my research, dammit! 😛 I love the snowhawk, btw. Super sexayyyyyy.
Personally, I always said I would NEVER drive a minivan, but there are quite a few out now that are pretty snazzy! That being said, I am still head over heals in love with the Tahoe/Suburban family and WANT ONE SO BAD!
hahahahha. I don’t even have kids yet but I have done my research, dammit! 😛 I love the snowhawk, btw. Super sexayyyyyy.
I have been driving minivans since The Oldest was born 19, almost 20 years now. I don’t know what I’d do without my “Berthas.” That’s plural because I have had three or four in those years. I drive them hard, at least to 100,000 miles and then go shopping again. I love my minivans and I don’t even live in the suburbs!
After looking of the picture of you in front of Bertha in ALL THAT SNOW I’m glad I live in Chicago. Didn’t you guys get socked last year, too? Yes, we’ve gotten snow, but not that MUCH! Instead of the snow we’re getting the frigid temperatures. Ah winter!
I have been driving minivans since The Oldest was born 19, almost 20 years now. I don’t know what I’d do without my “Berthas.” That’s plural because I have had three or four in those years. I drive them hard, at least to 100,000 miles and then go shopping again. I love my minivans and I don’t even live in the suburbs!
After looking of the picture of you in front of Bertha in ALL THAT SNOW I’m glad I live in Chicago. Didn’t you guys get socked last year, too? Yes, we’ve gotten snow, but not that MUCH! Instead of the snow we’re getting the frigid temperatures. Ah winter!
I have been driving minivans since The Oldest was born 19, almost 20 years now. I don’t know what I’d do without my “Berthas.” That’s plural because I have had three or four in those years. I drive them hard, at least to 100,000 miles and then go shopping again. I love my minivans and I don’t even live in the suburbs!
After looking of the picture of you in front of Bertha in ALL THAT SNOW I’m glad I live in Chicago. Didn’t you guys get socked last year, too? Yes, we’ve gotten snow, but not that MUCH! Instead of the snow we’re getting the frigid temperatures. Ah winter!
I have been driving minivans since The Oldest was born 19, almost 20 years now. I don’t know what I’d do without my “Berthas.” That’s plural because I have had three or four in those years. I drive them hard, at least to 100,000 miles and then go shopping again. I love my minivans and I don’t even live in the suburbs!
After looking of the picture of you in front of Bertha in ALL THAT SNOW I’m glad I live in Chicago. Didn’t you guys get socked last year, too? Yes, we’ve gotten snow, but not that MUCH! Instead of the snow we’re getting the frigid temperatures. Ah winter!
I have been driving minivans since The Oldest was born 19, almost 20 years now. I don’t know what I’d do without my “Berthas.” That’s plural because I have had three or four in those years. I drive them hard, at least to 100,000 miles and then go shopping again. I love my minivans and I don’t even live in the suburbs!
After looking of the picture of you in front of Bertha in ALL THAT SNOW I’m glad I live in Chicago. Didn’t you guys get socked last year, too? Yes, we’ve gotten snow, but not that MUCH! Instead of the snow we’re getting the frigid temperatures. Ah winter!
I have been driving minivans since The Oldest was born 19, almost 20 years now. I don’t know what I’d do without my “Berthas.” That’s plural because I have had three or four in those years. I drive them hard, at least to 100,000 miles and then go shopping again. I love my minivans and I don’t even live in the suburbs!
After looking of the picture of you in front of Bertha in ALL THAT SNOW I’m glad I live in Chicago. Didn’t you guys get socked last year, too? Yes, we’ve gotten snow, but not that MUCH! Instead of the snow we’re getting the frigid temperatures. Ah winter!
I have been driving minivans since The Oldest was born 19, almost 20 years now. I don’t know what I’d do without my “Berthas.” That’s plural because I have had three or four in those years. I drive them hard, at least to 100,000 miles and then go shopping again. I love my minivans and I don’t even live in the suburbs!
After looking of the picture of you in front of Bertha in ALL THAT SNOW I’m glad I live in Chicago. Didn’t you guys get socked last year, too? Yes, we’ve gotten snow, but not that MUCH! Instead of the snow we’re getting the frigid temperatures. Ah winter!
Hey SuprisedMom!
Yes, seemed like we had one storm after another and there's a Nor'easter headed this way tomorrow. So, I may be starting a snowhawk trend, here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey SuprisedMom!
Yes, seemed like we had one storm after another and there's a Nor'easter headed this way tomorrow. So, I may be starting a snowhawk trend, here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey SuprisedMom!
Yes, seemed like we had one storm after another and there's a Nor'easter headed this way tomorrow. So, I may be starting a snowhawk trend, here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey SuprisedMom!
Yes, seemed like we had one storm after another and there's a Nor'easter headed this way tomorrow. So, I may be starting a snowhawk trend, here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey SuprisedMom!
Yes, seemed like we had one storm after another and there's a Nor'easter headed this way tomorrow. So, I may be starting a snowhawk trend, here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey SuprisedMom!
Yes, seemed like we had one storm after another and there's a Nor'easter headed this way tomorrow. So, I may be starting a snowhawk trend, here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey SuprisedMom!
Yes, seemed like we had one storm after another and there's a Nor'easter headed this way tomorrow. So, I may be starting a snowhawk trend, here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Heather,
I know. Tahoe/Suburbans are super popular here — but, I bet you would be a whole lot nicer driving one, than these crazies here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Heather,
I know. Tahoe/Suburbans are super popular here — but, I bet you would be a whole lot nicer driving one, than these crazies here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Heather,
I know. Tahoe/Suburbans are super popular here — but, I bet you would be a whole lot nicer driving one, than these crazies here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Heather,
I know. Tahoe/Suburbans are super popular here — but, I bet you would be a whole lot nicer driving one, than these crazies here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Heather,
I know. Tahoe/Suburbans are super popular here — but, I bet you would be a whole lot nicer driving one, than these crazies here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Heather,
I know. Tahoe/Suburbans are super popular here — but, I bet you would be a whole lot nicer driving one, than these crazies here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Heather,
I know. Tahoe/Suburbans are super popular here — but, I bet you would be a whole lot nicer driving one, than these crazies here in Jersey 😉
Hugs,
Liz