The Old Jeep

I've been sorting through old photos, and came across a few pictures of my old Jeep that made me think of good old times.

I bought this 1979 CJ5 Jeep from a friend I used to hang out with quite a bit.  It was a real beast - all engine and tires and not much else to it.  The picture below is when I drove it home to the farm in Huntington.  It was July 1, 1995.  I was 20 years old.

I'm not sure who took this picture.  Mom is in the passenger seat.  Dad and younger sister is in the back seat.  Older sister is to the right looking amazed I bought something so silly.

But it was a blast to run around in.  It followed me through college, and my first job, and all the way to my current home.  Here are 2 of my kids having fun in the backseat in May 2010 (before Kiddo #3 came around).

I finally sold it to a buddy back in Huntington.  I drove it up for him - my last ride - one evening.  That day was September 25, 2010.

So 15 years from beginning to end for the Jeep journey.  I'm not sad to see it go, but it sure was fun for that season of life.