Saying Goodbye to the Odyssey

Well, today is the day that I knew was coming, but hoped wouldn't.  My kids and I are devastated.

Nah, no one died or anything.  We're upset because the Odyssey has to go back today.

Yup, today is the day the 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite heads back to its home in Texas.  Today between 11 am and 1 pm a gentleman will arrive at my door and demand that I hand over the key.  My kids and I will be sobbing, but the Hubs will probably do a cartwheel or two.

My only complaint?  It wasn't black.  But it was still pretty badass. 

We've had a great 16 days with the Odyssey.  I was just re-reading my original post about what I love about minivans and I'm happy to say that this Odyssey delivered on all fronts:


 "Slidey Doors" - this SAV (Suburban Assault Vehicle) has slidey doors at the push of a button.

Oh you want to get out?  Left side or right side?  Would you like the back hatch opened too?  No problem!

My kids had dreams of "parachuting" out of the van in the school pick up line.  Sorry kids, looks like parachuting out at the pool will have to suffice!

I wanted a "leathah" steering wheel.  Mostly, because I like saying "leathah," plus it feels nice when you're driving.

Leahtah.  Boom.

The Hubs thinks he didn't like the minivan that much, but I noticed he managed to program the XM radio with most of his favorite stations.  (He did give me NPR and BBC.)

Who the hell is Richard Blade, Hubs?  It's like I don't even know you when you listen to this music.

Yes, even if the Hubs can't say it out loud, I bet this afternoon he will have a little twinge and miss that Odyssey - or at least "First Wave."

We had a great time tooling around town and road tripping (I can't imagine a better way to road trip).  

Thank you, Honda, for the experience!  It was fun!