Michael "Dog3" wrote:
> Bob Muncie >
> : in rec.food.cooking
>
>> Michael -
>>
>> Now I understand! But to be honest, I would have balked at the Hummer
>> because of the ride. I've been in the military one, and for long
>> distance, I wouldn't choose that over the other couple of 4x4s you
>> mention.
>>
>> If I'm driving cross-country, comfort and gas mileage are the
>> primaries.
>> A Hummer would not make the list (on either count).
>
> I've ridden in the Hummer for short distances but never took a road trip
> in it. The interior of it is very luxe. It probably rides smoother than
> the ones you're used to from the military. I just don't see any point in
> owning one. I guess with my brother it's the "whoever has the most toys
> -wins" syndrome.
>
> I took the same trip with my mother a few months ago except we made a
> stop in Detroit for a couple of days. Brother and I will not be making
> that stop this trip. I rode with my mother in her Escalade. That was
> total cush for a road trip but it's another SUV I see no point in owning.
> I do see my mother owning it because she feels the bigger it is, the
> safer it is. Strange mentality. She is a big traveler. She takes small
> road trips and she also flys a great deal. The X-Terra is a great SUV
> and I love it. I used to be a Jeep guy but they stopped making my beloved
> Cherokee and I don't like the Commanders. So this time I went Nissan.
> We also traded in Steven's Jeep in '07 for a new Nissan Murano. It's a
> sweet ride also. I usually take the Murano on trips out of town. It's
> easy on these old bones
>
> Michael
>
>

Michael -

I completely understand. I also would be a little bit angst about the
Hummer trip. Like I said though, I would have to think about the value
of the trip as the thing most to be concerned with... go on the trip,
and enjoy your brother's company, and treat it as though it may be the
last.. you never know. Just go have fun.

Bob