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Silver linings

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a year ago tomorrow, there was a mix up and I was the last minute driver for four youth on the way to Hoop Fest.  Everyone in our car saw a green light, but others saw it differently.  The Honda Pilot was t-boned and totaled.  Thankfully no one had serious injuries, (though based on the insurance adjudicator comment, the other party claimed significant loss.)  Our four fearless team plus one, coped amazingly considering two passengers had autism, one had a propensity for fainting under stress, and another had a bloody nose. Alas, the team would not make it to play that year, and I committed to never driving to Hoop Fest with 4 excited and somewhat uncoordinated carpool plans every again. The silver lining of this tragedy was a new Honda Ridgeline 2019.  Like the pilot is generous in the cabin, but brings the bonus of truck bed complete with hitch and towing capacity installed. Roomy and practical, with a high safety rating. "Tula" like h...