As humans we count our "milestones" as years. Homer, our Trailblazer, as with any other vehicle, can measure his life in actual miles. Homer reached 150,000 miles on our way home from Texas. Previously he reached 100,000 miles just weeks before Doug and I were married 3.25 years ago.Here are a few things that Homer has "seen and done" in the last 50,000 miles.
- Trekked to Texas...five times. Saw parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico along the way.
- Visited Disneyland...once. Saw parts of Arizona, Nevada, and California.
- Went to Pocatello, Idaho a couple of times.
- Enjoyed many trips to Provo to see family.
- Gladly took numerous trips to the doctor and hospital, resulting in 2 baby girls.
- Endured thousands of errands.
- Cheerfully went on plenty of Sunday afternoon drives.
- Suffered beatings from off-roading.
- Stood perfectly still during his semi-regular car washes.
- Tolerated the mess caused by more meals eaten in his seats than I care to admit.
- Waited patiently while we attended the temple.
- Escorted us to two weddings and two funerals
- Merrily delivered cookies and candies to neighbors, family and friends.
- Persisted through snow storms.
- Kept his cool through blistering heat.
- Voluntarily gave rides to young men and scouts.
- Suffered illnesses of his own that required mechanical attention.
- Gave up the comforts of his garage for nights camping under the stars.
