// A Car Named Speedy Riedy: The Complete Story of My Car

It was a spring night of 2003. It was the day the USA started bombing Iraq and recently my Aunt had passed away. It was the night I would learn I was getting a car. The scene took place at Dairy Queen and while I was eating my peanut buster parfait. He informed me of the news and I was speechless. Little did I know what adventure was about to take place.

It was August the 6th 2003. I had arrived on Mayne Island with my Aunt Carol and my dad and we went to my Uncle Punch's farm. They had their usual chit chat, and I was all set to go. We came up to an old barn, where in the back was an old 1982 Honda Civic. We moved some stuff, rolled out the car, and started her up! With no problem, she ran! We replaced a fuel line, insured her for the day, and my car was on it's way home. After a week, I polished her up, cleaned her out, and was ready to drive, but I had no lisence at the time, or money for insurance. With only time to think about my car, I realized the name was staring me in the face, Speedy Reidy. From then on, my car was Speedy Reidy.

Life throws you curve balls, and within two weeks of have my car home, Sarah's problem became my problem. Her car had broken down, and since Speedy Reidy was siting waiting for a driver, Sarah got Speedy Reidy. It was nice to see her run, and Speedy Reidy knew that I was the real the owner.

It was a warm June night and I was studying for my French exam when my worst fear came true. Sarah had agreed to let me borrow Speedy Reidy for a week, but Speedy Riedy's reign of terror with Sarah was abut to end. My dad baught her a new car, Betsy is how I like to call her, so Speedy Reidy was no longer useful to her. Insurance on Speedy Reidy was cancelled and she went into storage.

I went to cut grass for my dad at his car lot on a July afternoon, and I saw Speedy Reidy. Sitting there doing nothing, I wanted to bring hher back to life, but I didn't know how. All of the suden a large amount of money came in, yet I wanted to go to Nanoose Bay camp. It was then a debate over car, or camp. Knowing I would get more out of my car, I decided to go for Speedy Reidy; one of the most hardest desions I've had to make for a while. However, one I do not regret.

So Speedy Reidy and I started a new summer together on July 14th! I was free, I could go anywhere anytime. It was magic. Then came the day where I got my stereo system! All the more plesure for me and Speedy Reidy. Summer was going so well, the best I've ever had...

Everyone knows summer doesn't last forever, I summer came to an end. It was back to school and my days with Speedy Reidy were numbered. On Sunday, September 12th, I started to clean her up and get ready to put her back into storage. Something which was incredibly dificult. Everyone said there final goodbyes to Speedy Reidy, as the attention she recieved would drop a lot, in fact, she would recieve no attention.

Monday had finaly come, and it was time to say goodbye. After school, I droped Alex off and it was still raining. Nevertheless, I rolled my window down all the way and stuck my hand out the window, just like the summer days. I played flashback songs that reminded me so much of the good times. The music that reminded me of Anne, Stephanie, Dyllan, and Nelly. As I came close to Speedy Reidy's resting place, I played a song that will remind me of this summer, and my car for the rest of my life, Vindicated. I took out everything except for two things. My skull cup holder and the CD case of 'To Speedy Reidy With Love'. The skull representing how much of a rebel car Speedy Reidy really was. The CD case represented how much it meened to everyone in the youth; to me. As we were in the super store going over insurance papers, my dad assured me that my car will come back. I looked at my lisence plates before they went. 412 GHS. Standing for, my car has Great Hope that will Survive!

We Shall Meet Again My Love, We Shall Meet Again...