Woo Hoo! I am going to be the proud owner of a brand new

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Toyota Camry HYBRID!

I just put a deposit on the model year 2007 Camry Hybrid at our dealer!

Celebrate with me!





:woohoo: :woohoo:

[MissMillie]

1. SWEET!

I didn't know they made the Camry in a hybrid. That's AWESOME!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. This is the first year that they will be doing it!

I am so freaking happy I can hardly stand it!

:woohoo:

[Orsino]

70. And they're building them in America, too!

Tennessee, IIRC.

Much as I love my Prius and hybrid Accord, they were both built in and shipped from Japan. :-(

[flvegan]

2. Congrats!!!

Nice new (environmentally responsible) ride!

Color choice?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thanks, my dear flvegan.....

This is why I want it.....envrironmentally responsible ride, plus great gas mileage!

Color? White, or silver......the car will stay cooler that way!

:woohoo:

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

3. wow, congrats on the Hybrid and the time machine!

how'd you get to 2007? ;)

:woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. MAHNY!

The Toyota people are saying it's a model year 2007.....go figure!

I am so happy about this.....I was the FIRST person to put down a deposit on one....

:woohoo:

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

14. did you spend last night camped in front on the dealership?

:D

When will you get this magical 2007 car?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. No, silly! No camping was required!

I just wanted to get in there today since yesterday's LA Times had a big, complimentary article on the car...

And I thought there was a chance that there might be a list for it already...

Well, the dealer has a list now! And I'm number one on it!

I hope to have the car soon, maybe March...Depends on if they get in the color I want......

You will hear the minute I do get it!

:woohoo:

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

35. That is so cool Peggy!

Congrats again. Ive never owned a car, but a hybrid would be my first choice. :yourock: I hope you can be cruising around in it soon!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. Thank you so much, my dear MAHNY!

I do hope to be driving around it soon, too!

:loveya: :hug:

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

40. you should take a little cross country trip to show off the car

;)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

43. I might just do that.....you NEVER know about me!

You will be on my list to see, you know that, right?

:loveya: :hug:

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

45. I better damn well hope so!

:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. ................

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

4. Woohoo, Peggy!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear SeattleGirl!

Thanks, sweetie!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[billyskank]

21. SEATTLEGIRL!!

:loveya:

I couldn't say hello this morning because NTL were not allowing it! x(

[GOPisEvil]

5. Congratulations, Peggy!!

:woohoo::party:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear Evil!

Thank you so much!

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[ET Awful]

6. NICE! I was looking at pictures of those earlier.

They are NICE. The styling and everything looks better than the current Camry, and it looks to be a very roomy and comfortable ride.

I wish Honda would slap the hybrid system from the Accord into the Element. I mean the Element shares the same 4 cylinder engine with the Accord, why can't they put the freakin' hybrid in there. . . . but I digress :P

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. My dear ET Awful!

Yes, the styling does look nice....roomy and comfortable...

I thought they would do that, since that's how the Camry has been for many years....

I am currently driving an 89 Toyota Camry....and it has done very well...

But now it's time for a new car....and a hybrid!

I will laugh at the gas prices.......:woohoo:

[In_The_Wind]

9. That Is So Cool!!!

What color?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Thanks, Joani!

I would prefer white, since the car will stay cooler that way......

But I told them silver would also work, if that gets me the car sooner!

:woohoo:

[Beaverhausen]

12. You rock. I love my Prius

It's so nice knowing I'm not contributing to the bad air here in SoCal.

Congrats! :toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. My dear Beaverhausen!

I feel the same way......this is something we have some control over...

My husband already has the Prius, and he's very happy.....he also has the single-occupancy thing, since he drives down to LB State often for classes...

Being able to go in the carpool lane solo is a big advantage for him...

I won't have that, but it doesn't matter to me......

Thanks! :hug:

[Shine]

15. Congrats, Peggy!!

:toast:

when will you get it?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. My dear Shine......

Thanks! When will I get it? Ah, this is the $64 dollar question....

I don't really know....Hopefully soon....maybe in March!

Don't worry, there will be a pic thread of my beautiful new machine as soon as I get it!

I can hardly wait! I feel as though Christmas will be waaaay early this year!

Especially since my wonderful husband is paying for it.....:woohoo:

[MadHound]

17. Ooo Ooo, will you let me take if for a spin?

Just kidding:evilgrin: Happy that you've got a hybrid, hope it works out well. It should, we'll probably be looking at four dollar a gallon gas by this summer.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. My dear MadHound!

Haha, no way baby! But if you're in the neighborhood, I'll give you a spin in it!

I think it will work out well.....this is an established technology now, and they have done well in the past.....

And as I said upthread, I will laugh at the gas prices!

:woohoo:

[billyskank]

19. I thought you were going to say "combine harvester"

:crazy:

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. My dear billy!

A WHAT? Hardly that!

I'm not even sure what that is......:shrug:


:loveya: :hug:

[billyskank]

31. I drove my tractor through your 'aystack last night

(ooh aah ooh aah)
Oi threw me pitchfork at your dog to keep quiet
(ooh aah ooh aah)
Now something's telling me
That you'm avoiding me
Come on now darling you've got something Oi need

Cuz Oi got a brand new combine 'arvester
An' Oi'll give you the key
Come on now let's get together
In perfect 'armony
Oi got twenty acres
An' you got forty-three
Now Oi got a brand new combine 'arvester
An' Oi'll give you the key

She made Oi laugh ha ha

Oi'll stick by you, Oi'll give you all that you need
We'll 'ave twins and triplets
Oi'm a man built for speed
And you know I'll love you darlin'
So give me your hand
But what Oi want the most
Is all they acres of land

Cuz Oi got a brand new combine 'arvester
An' Oi'll give you the key
Come on now let's get together
In perfect 'armony
Oi got twenty acres
An' you got forty-three
Now Oi got a brand new combine 'arvester
An' Oi'll give you the key

Ooaah she's a lovely bit of stuff an' all

For seven long years Oi've been alone in this place
Eat, sleep, in the kitchen, it's a proper disgrace
Now if Oi cleaned it up would you change your mind
Oi'll give up drinking scrumpy and that lager and lime

Cuz Oi got a brand new combine 'arvester
An' Oi'll give you the key
Come on now let's get together
In perfect 'armony
Oi got twenty acres
An' you got forty-three
Now Oi got a brand new combine 'arvester
An' Oi'll give you the key

Who loves ya baby ha

Weren't we a grand couple at that last wurzel dance
Oi wore brand new gaters and me cordouroy pants
In your new Sunday dress with your perfume smelling grand
We had our photos took and us holding hands

Now Oi got a brand new combine 'arvester
An' Oi'll give you the key
Now that we'me both past our fifties Oi think that you and me
Should stop this galavanting and will you marry me
Coz Oi got a brand new combine harvester
An' Oi'll give you the key

Aahh yu're a foine looking woman and Oi can't wait to get me 'ands on your laaand

(By The Wurzels, at #1 for 2 weeks in the UK in 1976, coincidentally the year I was born).

:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. My dear billy!

That is a great song! Thanks for contributing to my merriment today!

:loveya: back atcha!

[swimboy]

23. That is cool as can be!

Congratulations! :party: :applause: :party:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. My dear swimboy!

That sure as heck is.....And thank you!

I am so happy at this news......:woohoo: Can you tell? :rofl:

[nickgutierrez]

25. Hey, cool!

:party:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. My dear antiwarwarrior!

Thank you so much!

:woohoo:

[donheld]

27. Good for you Peggy

:bounce::bounce::woohoo::bounce::toast::bounce::woohoo::bounce::bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. My dear donheld......

I am so happy to see you celebrating with me! Thank you for your good wishes!

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[Burma Jones]

33. Nice and thanks for putting your money where your mouth is...

Good Choice

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

Environmentalism is Patriotic.......


Since there will soon be three little Beawrs, as opposed to the two we now have, the Missus has declared that we need an auto with three rows of seats. We are leaning toward the Hybrid Highlander.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. My dear new_beawr!

Thank you....I always try to put my money where my mouth is.....

I HATE hypocrites......

I understand the Hybrid Highlander is a very good vehicle as well.....

Good for you!

And I also agree that environmentalism is patriotic........boy, do I!

:patriot:

[dpbrown]

38. Alright!!!

I'm still waiting for my Prius.

Go, Peggy!

:yourock:

[mdmc]

39. Go peggy!

best news i've heard all day!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

42. My dear mdmc!

Thank you! It's the best news I'VE had all day too!

:woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

41. My dear dpbrown!

You're STILL waiting? I am so sorry!

I hope this one won't take too long.......

Thanks for your good wishes!

:woohoo:

[mdmc]

44. I even gave you a kick, to the head

Are you familiar with the term "to the head"?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

46. Actually, I am not familiar with this term.....

Please further my education, and tell me!

:hi:

[mdmc]

50. it is slang for "just for you" or "not shared with anyone else"

"The teenager bought an ounce of weed from this strange, new dealer. She didn't party with this herb, she smoked it all to the head."

I love using slang, especially out of context (like "kick to the head" or eat a sandwich to the head)...

ANYWAY... Drive safe. Peace, God!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. I thank you!

So what you said translates to ....you gave me a kick that was just for me, and nobody else!


I'm always looking for ways to learn new slang and DU has been very helpful for that!


I will drive safe, you betcha!

[mdmc]

59. I actually meant K/R to the head..

but you got the idea.

[huskerlaw]

48. YAAAAAAY!

I'll have to pop down for a visit and a ride down to the beach after you get it!

Does it look like the regular Camry, or is it kinda hybrid-funky?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. My dear huskerlaw!

It has new styling, but it doesn't look anything like the Prius....

For which I am a little grateful...after all, when I'm done putting my outrageous bumperstickers on it, it will look crazy enough!

It looks very main-stream.....Niiiice!

Hopefully I am getting it soon.......maybe next month? Ya never know!

[graywarrior]

52. WHAT COLOR!!!!!!!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. My dear graywarrior!

My first request is for white....it helps the car stay cooler.....

But my backup color choice is silver.....this flexibility will hopefully decrease the time it takes for the car to be delivered!

And silver is sufficiently light to help keep the car cool in the sun!

[graywarrior]

55. I have a 95 Toyota that is silver.

Silver and white are the colors of choice in Florida. Stays cleaner, stays cooler.

[samplegirl]

54. Wow that is so great

Whats Mr. California get? LOL

:hi: :bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

56. My dear samplegirl!

Thanks, I think it's great news too!

Ahem! My husband ALREADY has a hybrid....he bought his Prius last year!

NOW it's my turn!

[yvr girl]

57. 2007?

When do you get it?

That's very cool by the way. Hopefully, you'll be able to take me for a ride some day.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

58. My dear yvr girl......

Toyota says that's the model year that's coming out! Go figure...

Hopefully, I'll have it next month! Time will tell, however.....

Boy, would I LOVE to give you a ride in it!

Wouldn't it be great to actually meet?

[Strong Atheist]

60. Wow! I have never been able to afford a new vehicle in my

life. Congrats!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

63. My dear Strong Atheist!

We've had a couple now, and it is a wonderful thing! Thanks!

:woohoo:

[NMMNG]

61. What? No Hummer?

:rofl:

Seriously though, congratulations!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

64. You are too funny, my dear Buffy!

Hummers? :puke:

Thanks!

:loveya: :hug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

62. YYYEEEAAAAHHHHH!

:popcorn:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

65. My dear Crazy!

How would you like a ride? Hmmm? After I get it, of course!

Thanks!

:loveya: :hug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

66. Of course I would.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

67. Well, then............

You show up after I get it......

And you'll have one heck of a ride!

:hug:

[6000eliot]

68. Good for you, Peggy!

We have a Highlander hybrid. Accelerates like nobodies business.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

69. My dear 6000eliot!

Thank you so much, my dear! Enjoy your hybrid too!

[redwitch]

71. Hooray for Peggy!

I am green with envy!
Do you know if they are ever going to make station wagon hybrids?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

72. Good morning, my dear redwitch!

Oh, thank you, sweetie!

I don't know, but I would not be the least bit surprised if they did...

I believe that Toyota at least is planning to introduce hybrids into all their car lines.....

I found out about the Camry by watching and reading the papers.....

Good luck to you!

:loveya: :hug:

[redwitch]

73. thanks honey

I love toyotas and have to have a station wagon for my samples. Well, I could have a van but I don't want a van, I want a camry wagon hybrid.

[Aristus]

74. Way to go, CalPeg! I'm happy for you.

You can save money on gas, stick it to the oil companies and help protect the environment all at the same time!

:woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

75. My dear Aristus!

Those are my thoughts exactly! I thank you for them......

I just hope it won't be too long till the car gets here......

You know, I was just NOW in the archives, re-reading my bookmarked thread on how your patient fainted.....

Talk about coincidences, huh? That was almost a year ago.....

Did you ever try the hot pack trick to get the veins up?

:woohoo:

[laheina]

76. I am so jealous!

But in a "I'm happy for you" way. I want one of those too!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

77. My dear laheina!

Thank you! I do understand your feelings, very much....

I am most fortunate in that I will be able to have one, indeed.....

I have been waiting for these cars to be available for a couple of years...

:woohoo:

[peekaloo]

78. Way to go Peggy.

:party:

:woohoo:

Unfortunately I'm still "addicted to oil".....just sunk money into a Honda CR-V today.

Now I don't want to drive it( I just wanna look at it)......if ya know what I mean.

:yourock:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

84. My dear peekaloo.....

Thank you so much! Actually, I'm not too sure what you mean by you just want to look at it......

I always want to get in and get on the road! and pronto, too!

I do appreciate your good wishes, however!

:woohoo:

[peekaloo]

90. I'm goofy. I meant I want it to stay new forever.

:D

[mvd]

79. Congrats!

Enjoy! :bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

85. My dear mvd!

I will, and thank you! :bounce:

[malta blue]

80. Congrats and Kudos to you Peggy

Enjoy it!
:bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

86. My dear malta blue!

Thank you.....you know I'll love it, once I get it!

:bounce:

[El Fuego]

81. New car smell!!!

:woohoo:

Congrats!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

87. Ah, yes...new car smell!

I can hardly wait! Thank you so much, my dear El Fuego!

:bounce:

[Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel]

82. The one time in my life

I wish I had more than 12 more Ford payements I would by a hybrid!...soo close wet soo far!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

88. I am sure that one fine day you will be able to buy a hybrid, my dear!

Dreams do come true, after all, my dear Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel!

:hi:

[Left Is Write]

83. You lucky, lucky girl!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

89. My dear Left Is Write!

You are so right...I am very lucky, and every day I am grateful for all of it!

:hug:

[AtomicKitten]

91. Congratulations on your 'yota,

Great car.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

94. My dear AtomicKitten!

I appreciate your congratulations! Toyota does make a great car!

We have driven nothing else since 1980!

:woohoo:

[AtomicKitten]

97. I have a 1997 5-speed 'yota.

It gets wicked cool gas mileage, and lots of fun (not) on SF hills.

When it passes on, I'm going to get myself a hybrid!

I am very happy for you. Please post pictures of yourself reclining on the hood ASAP!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

98. Oh, you know I will, as soon as I get it!

I already have the pics outlined in my mind!

Thank you!

:woohoo:

[bigwillq]

92. WOOHOO!

:bounce: :toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

95. Thank you so much, my dear bigwillq!

:loveya: :hug:

[liberaltrucker]

93. Very, very COOL!!!!!!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:




:applause: :applause: :applause:



:hug: :pals: :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

96. Awww, my dear liberaltrucker!

Thank you so much, sweetie!

:loveya: :hug:

[ourbluenation]

99. cheers - yeah fo ryou!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

100. My dear ourbluenation!

Thank you so much! I am so happy about the coming car.......

Can't wait till it gets here!


:bounce: :bounce: