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Jeebo

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69. I bought a new Toyota Celica in 1986.

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 11:54 PM

Jun 8

That Celica was the best car I've ever had. Had it for 14 years and 220,000 miles. Would've bought another one but by then Toyota wasn't making them any more. I have some other things that I don't use very often, but when I do need them, I'm really glad I have them. For example, a device that plugs into my cigarette lighter and pumps up my tires. A portable fold-up chair. My first VCR, a Betamax that I bought in December 1977, a little before the VHS format came out, and wow, did I ever get a lot of use out of that thing. I'd have to think some more about this; I'm sure I can think of more things.

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