I Gotta Be Honest...

My brother and his wife came to visit this last week.  It was GREAT!  There were 7 of us, and so the usual car just wasn't going to work.  So, we rented a car.  They ended up sending me out in a minivan.  My hair stood on end because my "mojo" is not equipped for the stigma that comes with a minivan.  I'm cool!  I'm hip!  I'm the business...  Anyway, you get the point!  So, there I was, standing in Hertz rental car and I was SWEATING!  I was dreading this whole minivan experience.  So, to help in some way, the guys let me pick what color I wanted.  At least that would give me a chance to go for "saucy" in some way.  So, I choose silver.  A bit later, the guy comes pulling up in this, dare I say, "PRETTY," shiny new van.  It was a Dodge Caravan.  "This isn't so bad," I thought.  I got in, after making sure no one was looking, of course.  I situated the seat, mirrors, radio...the usual.  Anyway, then I headed off the car lot.  I was somewhat hunched over, hoping people would not notice me.  I gotta tell you, that's when my head started to get some clarity.  I was driving in a brand new vehicle.  It had comfy seats.  Sure, it was large, but I had forgotten about that, seeing as how I was so worried about my non-existent reputation!  So, it occurred to me that I should relax a little and check this thing out.  As I was driving, I started noticing how my tushy was sinking in to the seat...and it was comfy!  There were buttons for everything in that baby!  It had satellite radio, so that was definitely a plus.  There was storage behind every door in that van.  Even under the floor mats was huge storage compartments.  There was FINALLY enough drink holders and guess what?  They even held the huge double gulp cups from 7-11!  This van was awesome!  Then, we discovered that there was a DVD player in that bad boy!  The kids must've watched Aladdin 700 times, just because that was the only DVD we had in there and they just thought it was cool.  The get up and go was also pleasantly surprising.  The entire time we had that van, no one complained about being uncomfortable.  There was dual climate controls.  The doors were automatic.  The front driver and passenger doors even had amazing storage compartments.  This thing was like a house.  There were various types of outlets all over the interior.  There was even a plug like the wall plugs at home.  The back had a deep storage area behind the seats (which fold down, I might add),  This van was just...rockin'!  So, in summary, though I'm not rich and famous, I STRONGLY endorse this van!  If you're looking at a minivan for your family, this is just what you're looking for!  If you're not looking for a van, give this little number a shot!  But, I will warn you now, after you drive one, you'll be in the market for one!  It truly redefines everything you've ever known about a minivan!  With my mojo in tact, I tried begging the fellas at Hertz to just "forget" I had the van.  Ha!  Needless to say, that didn't go so well.  But, since seeing the cost on these, I'm seriously thinking I REALLY need one!  I'd drive it around town with my head held high and I'd wave at the cute guy in the sporty little car beside me at the stop light, just before I dusted him when the light changed!  OK, I don't guess I'd recommend that - unless you like contributing to the municipal needs of your city.  But, really, check it out!  You'll be glad you did!