Redneckified Prius Tales

Redneckified Prius Tales

Two gents from SW Montana take a Prius on road trip.  No, it’s not the beginning of a fabulous joke.  It’s a true story and the only joke here may be counter-culture yarn spun at the gas pump with two carpentars chuckling as they kick tires with steel-toed boots.   There is a breed of man out there who prefer small, economical clown cars to putput around in and though comical it may be to see a couple of outdoorsmen flying down the interstate in a hybrid, they are saving money and the environment. 

They’re breaking the stereotype and having fun as every minute they check on the status of their miles per gallon.  The gauges in the car tell them that they are getting between 99 and 29 mpg.  It’s a constant conversation as they make their way to Missouri and eventually Bass Pro Shop in Independence.  They eat gas station hot dogs for breakfast, dinner at Hooters (it was the only restaurant without an hour wait on St. Patrick’s Day).   They make fun of each other’s taste in music. 

Camo seat covers and the appropriate hunting and fishing bumper stickers make this green prius unique.  Ever since planning this trip, remarking at the amazing gas mileage of the hybrid car has become my husband’s favorite conversation topic.  While I think it is important for us to have a vehicle with 4-wheel drive for getting up into the mountains, there may be a hybrid car in our future.  The freedom to do more traveling because it will be more affordable is pretty tempting for getting our family out into the world.  Taking this trip with his buddy has been a great experience for my husband.   A much-deserved man-cation/ research venture has helped to recharge batteries and provide distraction from the work-a-day business life.  It was a change from the daily drive in the work truck, averaging 12 mpg.  They averaged 48 mpg on a 3200 mile round trip. This isn’t the end of “Redneckified Prius Tales” I’m sure.  Prius and other hybrid models aren’t just for city folk…there’s good reason to look into a more fuel efficient vehicle as we roam our wide open prairies and meander through Big Sky river valleys. 

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Twin Bits

The Ruby Valley Foundation is sponsoring an event facilitated by Carol Delisi:  “Collaborating to Enhance the Quality of Life in the Ruby Valley.”  Please join the conversation April 2^nd at the Episcopal Parish Hall in Sheridan, 5:30 pm.  Hors D’oeuvres provided.  If you have any questions, suggestions, or thoughts about our community organizations please check out this interactive event. 

The next TBCA meeting will be Friday March 22^nd at The Old Hotel, 8:30 am.  Contact TBCA chair Paula Kinoshita, 684-5959.

From TBS Calendar:

Thurs March 21: Tentative Ski Day

Friday March 22:  Jr Hi Band Festival @ Phillipsburg

Sat. March 23:  Ruby Valley Prom @ Sheridan, 8 pm to Midnight, Grand March @ 8:30pm; Madison Country March Madness Basketball Tourney @ both TB gyms

March 28- April 1:  No School, Easter Vacation

I am here to promote activities and events in the Ruby Valley.  Please contact me at sustainablysadie@hotmail.com, call me at 684-5222 or snail mail: P.O. Box 491, 59754.