monkycndo 0 #1 February 2, 2007 Some people laugh at me when I tell them that my cars have powers. I don't mean electric windows and seats. I mean real mojo. It all started with my blue '91 Nissan pickup named Betsy. Yes, I named her. I got her new and she just looked like a Betsy. But back to her mojo. I would often drive to locations that were difficult to find parking. It just seemed that I would have a lot easier time finding parking when I drove her than when I went with other people. I began to rely on her to find me a spot, and she would seldom let me down. Well, in '04, I bought Willie, a '01 VW Passat wagon. I was afraid he would not have the mojo that Betsy has. OK, I think I hear a few snickers out there because I have named my cars. Get over it. I can do whatever I want. Just because you don't have as good a relationship with your car as I do with mine, don't hold it against me. Anyway, I was concerned that Betsy might be angry and hold a grudge for being replaced as my daily driver by sending bad mojo. Instead, I think Betsy wasn't angry at no longer being top dog car wise, but actually was channeling her powers through Willie. He just seemed to have the same mojo powers from day one. He has since developed his own powers. So now the inspiration for this post. The only benefit of having a broken leg, I got a temporary handicap placard. I've gotten kinda use to being able to always find a spot up close. I went on errands today and all of the handicap spaces were full at my first stop. The rest of the lot was pretty full out towards the far end as well. Just as I got done saying "Shit!!", a car backs out of a space just as close as the HC spaces, if not closer. I gave Willie an appreciative pat on the dashboard and went inside. Get this. It happened three times in a row. That is some strong mojo. So here is the question. Does your means of transportation have mojo powers? And if so, what are they? And I think I still hear that snickering.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #2 February 2, 2007 QuoteSo here is the question. Does your means of transportation have mojo powers? And if so, what are they? And I think I still hear that snickering. Um, monkeyboy, are you still on your pain meds??? 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #3 February 2, 2007 The car I have now...nope. Just a car. Had an S-10 pickup that seemed to attract deer for some reason. I bought it new in Jan. '97 and sold it summer '03. During that time I put 134,000 on her and killed at least 8 deer. And those are the ones that I remember. Never had that trouble with any other car or truck I've owned. Had a '94 Chevy 3/4 pickup that seemed to attract rocks to it's windshield. Three years, six windshields, all from rocks. My Focus is blessedly boring to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #4 February 2, 2007 Zoom Zoom Zoom! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #5 February 2, 2007 Nope 'Shell, no meds. I will keep praising Willie for his powers as long as he does his thing. No harm in having him find me nice parking spaces. And Willard, I've had a few friends that thought their cars were cursed or possessed. Be it the alarm would go off for no reason at an intersection, with a cop sitting close by. Or the door locks would open and lock, just because. I'm just glad my cars like me.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #6 February 2, 2007 Its still to early to tell for my Foz ( short for Forester, not a name) My Vibe (still no name) had the amazing ability to get me home, no matter who was driving, weather, fuel situation, traffic, or regrettably, the condition of the driver. It kept me safe at MANY boogies, should have died multiple times b/c of NO fuel, and took my abuse lke a champ.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #7 February 2, 2007 Come on Hippie, embrace the name. Foz will reward you for it.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #8 February 2, 2007 Nah, it would be like naming a Canine: Cain, or Dog. My Subie will take care of me with or without a name. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #9 February 2, 2007 glad to hear I'm not the only one that names my vehicles.... Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #10 February 2, 2007 Quoteglad to hear I'm not the only one that names my vehicles.... It wasn't me. Who else has named your vehicles?50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #11 February 2, 2007 Everytime I see a broke down car I kiss my finger tips and slap the dash! But Ive never named a car yet.....Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #12 February 2, 2007 QuoteZoom Zoom Zoom! DOH!!! I JUST got that outta my head! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #13 February 2, 2007 QuoteNah, it would be like naming a Canine: Cain, or Dog. I want to get another Boxer and name it "Kitty" 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #14 February 2, 2007 I used to have an '88 Ford Festiva I called "the Roach." It definitely had mojo powers, but if I told you about them I'd have to kill you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 February 2, 2007 THIS car has MOJO! One of my coworkers just bought one and I have to admit a SLIGHT twinge of jealousy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
