Farewell to the Deer Magnet

The poor old black 94 civic has gone on to the recycling place.. for charity.  The "deer magnet" (hit by 2 deer in a year's time - and kept on going!) had an engine rebuild at 264K but it turned out poorly... aftermarket non-Honda parts are puny, as it turns out, and did not last even 20,000 miles.  

We were hoping to get another car to 300K (last one- the 89 Pontiac - my first "new" car!) - but we came pretty close.  Proceeds from that one went to Kidney Foundation.  The Honda's proceeds will donate to "Car Talk" on NPR.  

Work continues on the new walking trail/jumping lane.  It has really kick-started my weight loss/exercise program!  Working 'til dark every night after Maddie goes down really cuts down on the extra calories.  Check future posts for pictures of the trail in progress!