The Daedalus, a Pontiac Grand Prix, passed away this past Friday, October 16, 2009, at the age of 15. The Daedalus entered into the life of Emily Davis in 2007. She loved him immediately, mostly due to his stellar stereo system. He helped Emily move to her first apartment after her mission, and consistently fulfilled his mission of helping Emily get to work on time. After Emily moved to a different part of town, the Daedalus started suffering from a series of mechanical problems, including a faulty starter. Rather than throwing in the towel and giving up, he overcame this setback and went into remission for the next year.
After living in Salt Lake City for approximately a year and a half, the Daedalus moved Emily to Provo, Utah, where he had a run-in with the law: he was towed for parking illegally (though multiple witnesses testify there was no way to know it was an illegal parking job). After reuniting with his beloved owner, he faithfully served her and became one of her only allies in what they both considered to be "enemy territory." He was never ashamed of his red coloring, and knew that he was helping his owner show her true colors as a U of U fan.
Sadly, his good health did not last forever. About 6 months ago, he started having problems with multiple systems, including electrical issues and transmission problems. On Thursday, October 15, while being driven by his owner's roommate, his air conditioning pump seized up and caused the entire engine to fail. He was declared dead the following morning by Dave the mechanic.
He is survived by his owners: Emily, her parents, her cousin Fielding (his previous owner), and whoever owned him before Fielding. He will be donated to Kidney Kars on Monday, October 19. Those wishing to offer their condolences can post comments to this blog post.
I mourn your loss. However, think of how much fun you'll have in Puddlejumper... Bad idea.
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I am saddened with news of your loss. He was a great "veeehicle", and served you well. I am so glad to hear that he was never, ever ashamed of his red coloring, especially as he served you well in that hostile Cougar Blue territory. In fact, his life may have been shortened by taking him to that "school down south" where he began to age and deteriorate far sooner than he should have.
ReplyDeleteI know there will be times of saddness for time to come--punctuated with times when you want to shout with joy that you're free of that "bucket of bolts!!!"
May this painful memory fade when you see the Daedalus II waiting with open doors to serve you. May he never be your "Destiny."
Dear Kat aka Sunshine: My earlier comments were deleted by the wicked computer. Your obituary is very clever, I have a job for you, you can write my obituary when I die. I love your writing, you are awesome!!!!!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteYou should have a donation site for the survivors. After all, you'll need one right?
Good point, Eliza! Donations for survivors are more than welcome. If you do not know my address, email me and I'll send you information on how you can donate.
ReplyDeleteI remember fondly the times the Daedalus stalled me at intersections, the time the hazards button fell off in my hands, and the many adventures our dearly departed took us on. Thank you Daedalus.
ReplyDeleteok I just have to write this on your blog because it is hilarious. i thought the website to your blog was "ieatpie" not "wanttoeatpie" and i found a unpleasant, yet pleasant because it was funny blog at that address. let's just say this guy liked the F word... and only had one entry. haha!!
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