That was scary...

So… this very morning I had quite a FRIGHT! Ever since Hugo was towed by the “great city Baltimore” in a conspiracy between the tow truck man and the meter maid, I have been acutely aware of where my beloved vehicle is at all times. This morning I walked out of my humble abode and immediately noticed another Hugo across the street, pulling out of the McDonalds.

Note: I call all cars that are the same in body and color “other Hugos”

I thought this was cute, until I noticed that there was some damage above the driver’s side tire well. Damage that looked alarmingly like the damage on my precious Hugomiester! How many 1996 Honda Accords, in the exact shade of green, have had someone hit them right in that spot, and then had it banged back out??? I froze the exact position I was standing.

It is amazing how fast a mind can think when it is freaking out. In a mere second and a half my brain went something like this:

“OMG. Is that HUGO? That looks EXACTLY like my damage! Oh my God, they STOLE HUGO! Annnd went to McDonalds! That is awfully ballsey! They stole my car and went through McDonalds??? They don’t even look hurried! What should I do? What do I do? This is the WORST! This can’t be true”

This was when my eyes automatically flickered to where I remembered parking my car last (which was almost RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME) and saw Hugo chillen where I left him. DEEP EXHALE!!!

I am so silly! I always assume the worst! I just wanted you all to know that Hugo is alive, well, and charming as ever. He is still mine! I love that car! However, I am proud that I did not totally freak out. Very proud indeed.

Hugo does have a lot of issues- which I think make him more charming! I have included a diagram for you to preview.

DIAGRAM 1: HUGO DAMAGEThis diagram represent (in a very crude fashion) some traits that make Hugo quite unique. The damage on the driver's side front, the nails holding the bumper on, the tires that suck ass (even though you can't tell just by looking), two big ugly stickers on the back window that I was FORCED to put on my car (I am against stickers on cars), and many other things that can't be seen.

I did not think about these other elements when I thought I saw my car. In fact, the faux-Hugo had another little patch of damage at the back bumper area that Hugo does not.

moral: keep your wits until you have the whole story. I am glad I did not chase these people, getting their McBreakfast, down the street yelling like a maniac! haha!