I don't miss scenes like that above. Part of me feels sorry for the person in the picture, and part of me feels revulsion at the same time. And this is what I've encountered lately when I've taken the subway - at least one derelict has made each of my excursions underground less pleasant since I've met RQS. So, I don't mind driving her home at the end of each weekend, as I want for her day to start off in a pleasant way.
But enough of the subway for now....
RQS came up this past weekend and we went car shopping. Specifically, we drove to Goshen to talk with a salesman at a dealership which had a couple of cars I was interested in. This drive had its share of problems, as we encountered a traffic jam at a traffic circle in Bear Mountain state park. So we decided to bail, and take the long scenic way to Route 17 instead of risking a problem on the other side of the mountain. This was a fortuitous decision, as we got to see a side of the park I've never seen before. When we reached the road that I expected to use to reach Route 17, it was closed. So, we continued on the road towards Sloatsburg and reached Route 17 just short of the Red Apple Rest.
Before I go on, I want to mention something about the Red Apple Rest. In its heyday, it was an important "pit stop" along the "old" route to the Catskills. However, with more people taking the Thruway, this establishment was left for locals to patronize. Sadly, there was not enough business for this place to survive, and the ruins of this place stand along the road where a once thriving business once stood.
Once we passed the Red Apple Rest, it was off to the dealership. And then, the "fun" began. I was interested in both the Hyundai Kona and the Elantra, and was willing to take either model at the price the internet sales person said they'd accept. However, the Kona I wanted was gone, and all that was coming in was a more expensive trim package that I didn't want to pay for. So I mentioned the Elantra. The sales person mentioned that it was a different type of car, and I understood that. He presented me with a couple of offers, and the last one was acceptable. But I needed a little time to think on it, as the car's color was not what I wanted. I said that I'd get back to him by Monday, and I hope that we can work things out - as the cash price is not an issue anymore.
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On the way home, we decided to finish off some leftovers from the day before. As we passed through Ossining, I spotted the Lobster Truck on its way back home. Luckily, Shoprite is having a lobster sale next week, and we'll be feasting on crustaceans when she's here next.
