Overhaulin'

Suggestions SA regulars?

(non SA regulars welcome as well) Okay ladies and gentlemen, the wounds are still pretty ripe and I'm coming to terms with having been a victim of crime. I've watched Fallen sadly slump into a state I'm not used to. I can tell he misses the car already, Bugcent (the beetle) was a part of the family and such a beautiful classic he beautified from scratch all on his own. I want to do something special for him (besides whipping the culprits with a needle infested whip). What do you suggest I do? How do you cheer a man who's lost his machine/ toy/ pride... and one he worked so hard on and did everything on himself? I know another beetle cannot replace this one (in terms of sentimental value). Guys, you tell me what you'd want your woman to do for you...

Public Comments

1. Inno I sometimes see a lot of Beetles advertised here in PE. For as little as R 20 000. If you want to I can keep a look out for one and mail you the details. I just do not know how the Beetle will get to Gauteng.....very far. Most of them are pre 1975 I think. As for the guys here I bet you you will get very lewd suggestions....Go and buy Autotrader at the cafe and start looking for another Beetle, just to look will help.
2. Well Inno, you will probably get some very interesting suggestions from the guys. I can't wait to read them! I could make a suggestion, but not on here! LOL! Good luck, girl.
3. I can understand the value of something one has put so much of oneself in and then losing it. That car is overflowing with Fallen's character. The expression that a man's car is an extension of himself is true and in this case, even more so. You are already doing the right thing by just being there for him. That means more to him than any other gift. He appreciates every bit of your support and he will thank you in time. But not now. Your time is the best thing you can give him.
4. Why not buy a new one.. as busted as possible.. then get a couple of his buddies together, as well as you.. and then surprise him one day buy telling him that everyone will help rebuild this one.. that way you add some more sentimentality to the new car..
5. Be supportive and understanding, but dont try to hard,,,he has to came to terms with all that has happened, and perhaps, he needs time. We woman, want our men to snap out of it too quickly. We once built a MG from scratch, and there is a place out in Randburg that sell the entire 'kits with frame and all' sorry I dont know how to best describe it.... Perhaps, your man, can built one from scratch at a later date....Just give him time.
6. Hiya Inno Sorry to hear about your car. Often the feeling of violation goes so much deeper than just the belongings lost. I am gad you are all ok though, that is the most important. And give your guy some time. Be supportive, but let him deal with his feelings, you can't take it away, or speed the process up, unfortunately. Just so glad you are ok though.