Friday, August 7, 2009

A Tribute to Todd's Jeep Cherokee

A beloved friend of the family recently left to drive off into the sunset. Just 100 miles shy of 100,000 and a month shy of its 12th birthday, Todd's Jeep Cherokee was retired from the roadways, courtesy of the Car Allowance Rebate System, also known as "Cash for Clunkers." Here are a few snapshots from our history with our loyal Cherokee:

Todd packs up the Cherokee in Homewood, Illinois before making the long journey to Los Angeles in January 1998.

Parked in front of our apartment in San Francisco, February 2002

Getting dirty on the first day of Burning Man, 2002

Post-Burning Man 2002, San Francisco

Burning Man 2004

Rhyolite Ghost Town, Death Valley, 2005

The Cherokee (and Todd) at Titus Canyon, Death Valley, 2005

Driving out from the 'Racetrack' at Tea Kettle Junction, Death Valley, 2005. Yeah, we completely destroyed the shocks on this trip.

Parked on our current street in San Francisco, 2007. Our street has a slight grade.

Thanks for your many years of fine service, black Cherokee. You will not be forgotten.

Next post will feature the new car...a Ford Escape Hybrid. Very exciting.