Jeepers...

We ordered a new 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4 door!!

We are getting 4wd (of course - it's just ~wrong~ that they even make Jeeps in 2wd now!), with an anti-slip rear differential, 17" wheels, a dual top (it's the indecisiveness tax... we couldn't decide between the "Freedom" 3 piece hard top and "Sunrider" soft top, so we are getting both), side steps, side air bags, automatic, power windows and doors (on a Jeep! Weird, but in a good way), tow package and Sirius Satellite radio...

We've changed our mind on the color several times, but are now ordering "Greystone" with a khaki interior. Light colors don't show dirt as much, and are cooler out in the desert. But I like "Rescue Green" like in the commercial at right (and after all - toads are supposed to be green!)

We are getting all the amenities and a new Jeep instead of an old beater for our toad because we decided it will also be our main multi-purpose vehicle, most likely for a while. We are selling our Toyota Sequoia to pay for the Jeep, so it needs to replace the Sequoia as a camping vehicle for long trips, not just off-road adventures. And also the new four door Jeep has actual cargo space, so we can carry Devin's Segway in the back, and all our camping gear. It does drive more like an SUV than a Jeep, which is nice for those longer trips.

Now we just have to get the kayaks to go on top so we look like "a new species"!