So Dr H and I begin to search the classifieds for a suitable set of wheels for this valleys girl to get around in........not a difficult task you might think with the obvious abundance of trucks big enough for an entire family to live in! But not necessarily an easy feat on a budget of about $1000!!!! This is where the fun really begins - as we are found howling with laughter from Dr H's office looking at the now infamous 'Craigslist'. I'm not sure that we have anything similar in the UK, but boy is this worth a look............it's a free online listing service for anything and everything, but the automobile section is an absolute hoot! I promise you'll not be disappointed. Some of our favourites include:

'great little runner, super car, blah, blah, blah - needs engine'!!!!!

'Was great until the accident - picture of a totally decapitated nissan ultima'

'I gave my heart and soul to this car, time, money, energy, blood, sweat and tears - now I just can't carry on type thing, run out of enthusiasm, money and the will to continue'

The outpouring of detail (some of which is way too much information) makes for compelling reading - and this was just in the $500 - $1500 car section - god only knows what you might come across in the trucks!!!!!! It's almost worth a look just for the giggle............

Next time..................more on the actual car viewings.................remember this is the USA!!!