farewell, huey

in

And Huey The Truck is off on his journey to Carvana heaven, his factory stereo reinstalled, license plate removed, all traces of both my grandfather and I (save the tool box in the bed and the phone mount, which I had to superglue to the dash; let both be someone else's problem) removed. Strange seeing Vanna, the truck I wanted so much and that I so love, sitting in the driveway without Huey looming over her, though not in a creeper sort of way; while Huey was a good little truck that got both of us through a difficult time, that helped me get all of my grandfather's final wishes realized, this final goodbye to both is long overdue: when it's time, it's time.

unthinkable becomes thinkable

in

After such a successful Carvana transaction with Vanna, I'm about 98% there on saying goodbye to Huey the Truck, my grandfather's beloved – and mine – truck as well. Part of the reason for getting Vanna in the first place was that, after two years, I've grown weary of seeing my dead family's vehicle's parked in the driveway and no matter the perspective I took, I can still see his truck, like he's visiting, and I can't find him. Vanna's not that big, after all – and all of the practical reasons for keeping Huey – haul dirty crap, move garden stuff, full-size bed – are, I've come to believe, masks for the truth that I'm keeping him purely for emotional reasons (Vanna is more than capable of handling almost everything Huey could, and I’m planning to get a trailer for her at some point, so the point will be even more moot). Unless something goes wrong with Vanna by Tuesday, I think I'll take Carvana's offer on Huey and bid farewell. It's time to move on.

the emptying: endrun, day five

in

House empty, all in the outbuilding at the inlawn; pet-odor neutralizing powder + vacuuming round one million. Day off tomorrow, then final bits and key drop-off to the lawyer on Tuesday. Still very weird having the place empty and yes I did cram all the vacuums in Huey’ passenger seat because it was raining on the way home and those are good vacuum cleaners.