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I loved my Buick Park Avenue Ultra. She is no longer around. She gave her life to save mine. I will miss her.

I left my employer voluntarily during the recession. It allowed me time to concentrate on my personal life. I had some severe health issues (I'm better now), and my mother was going through the exact same health issues but farther on in progression(gotta love genetics). Well, being a one-income family and with my Park Avenue gone, I did not want to take on another car payment. I figured if I was going to buy a pre-owned vehicle, it had to be one I could love and have an affair with on a daily basis. She would be my mistress. So, I bought a 1995 Buick Riviera.

I am allowed to drive now that my epilepsy is under control through a prescription.

I haven't returned to the working world yet. I've been volunteering with the American Cancer Society for the past 11 months. I think I'm ready to take on more responsibilities once again. We bought a 2nd car so I can return to work or take on more responsibilities in my volunteer role.

The car we bought was a 1990 Buick Riviera. I've always loved this generation of the Riviera. If I'm going to drive a used vehicle, I better love the Damn thing to be able to live with it on a daily basis. My husband definitely catered to my preferences and we eventually got the car I wanted. I tracked her for several months as she was traded between multiple local dealerships. Every car I looked at otherwise just didn't seem to compare. She felt like the right choice. She is a one owner vehicle with just 86,000 miles on her. Body and interior are in excellent shape. She has been babied all of her life. I hope to continue in that role.

Enjoy the pictures that the dealership took of her. I haven't had any decent weather to take personal pictures.