Why not? Were retired, in our 60s, experiencing reasonably good health, and have set aside enough to allow us the freedom to travel and live all over the world.
I call us movers and shakers.
Weve been quartered in Japan for the last few years, specifically in Nagoya.
I love this town; its quiet and conservative, but large and varied at the same time. But my husband, an ex-computer programmer who is still recovering from a life in the same office chair, recently mentioned to me that he thought it might be time to move on, did he say to Hawaii? Shipping ourselves to Hawaii from Asia? My eyes glazed over at the thought.
Here we go again, I thought. I wasnt averse to it, but guess who takes care of all the nit-picky details of one of our moves? Who finds the international auto shippers, the movers, help to pack it all, not to mention the fact that shipping to Hawaii from Asia may seem like a small step, geographically, but is actually a paperwork nightmare.
In fact it should be called that - Shipping to Hawaii from Asia: Your Bureaucratic Nightmare.
Japan is good at the paperwork steamroll and, knowing that we would want our car there in Hawaii, I called on an international auto shipper first, to get the process going. Here is takes longer than in most places; as is true for anything.
We had to get umpteen-million forms signed, witnessed, and filed. We had to stand in more lines than Ive been in to see movies. And the international auto shipping company was the one highlight of reason in it all, as we had used this company before.
At least our car would get shipped to Hawaii from Asia in one piece even if we didnt.
International auto shippers are an interesting breed. They thrive on the details, checking them over and over, but they do a risky thing as they cant watch everyone all the time. So an international auto shipper is only as good as their reputation. That can always be believed.
Our rep was a gem and genuinely liked us. So being shipped to Hawaii from Asia was, in this case, not a worry for us at all. Thank goodness for small favors.
The rest was the usual.
We dont keep much stuff that we cant pack in a bag overnight and take off with. Its interesting how things have changed for us. Fifteen years ago we were suburbanites working in our garden and gathering offspring. And here we were years later, about to roll from one continent to another, really.
Maybe the kids were right.
South Florida International Auto Show
Suzuki has also showed a special treat that auto enthusiasts at the Sandy area will surely love- the Suzuki Blizzard Grand Vitara which is designed for snow sport enthusiasts. The Blizzard's design follows the Suzuki's ?Way of Life? concept wherein they produce products that will perfectly suit their consumers? active lifestyles.
According to Koichi Suzuki, president of ASMC Automotive Operations, ?American Suzuki rolls into the Utah International Auto Expo poised for an impressive 2007 campaign. We are coming off a record-setting year led by the popular Grand Vitara and top-selling Forenza family of vehicles, and we're set to continue the momentum into the next model year with the XL7 and SX4."
Suzuki's Blizzard Grand Vitara
The Blizzard concept vehicle was created as part of the 2007 ?Suzuki LIVE Series? which is a sequence of brand-dedicated concept vehicles specifically designed for life enthusiasts, adventurers, thrill-seekers and for those whose active lifestyle focuses on snow sports. The Blizzard Grand Vitara offers the following features:
?2.7 liter turbo charged Suzuki engine
?Custom rack system with backlit board mounts
?Roof rack camera for snow equipment
?Studded snow tires
?Lot lift (rear gate, chair lift style seat for taking gear on and off)
?Built-in glove and boot warmers
?Internet access to check snow conditions
?Interior color/materials scheme from snowboard equipment
?Ventilated wet gear storage (located in back cargo area)
?Dockable iPod? station in rear area
?In-car video and gaming system
All-new 2007 Suzuki SX4
The 2007 Suzuki SX4 compact sport crossover was branded as ?Best kept Secret of 2007? by Autobytel. Designed for people who love the outdoor adventures, the SX4 is an acronym that stands for Sport X-over for 4 seasons of weather. It features a handsome five-door hatchback design, a sophisticated standard all-wheel-drive system, excellent stability and crisp handling characteristics.
The SX4 was built in Japan and is equipped with only the top-of-the-line Suzuki's Suzuki?sauto body parts and features a sophisticated 2.0 liter, in-line four cylinder, 16-valve DOHC engine rated at 143 horsepower. The SX4 is also fitted with intelligent all-wheel-drive (i-AWD) as standard equipment.
Standard features of the SX4:
?Six airbags
?Four-wheel ABS with EBD
?TPMS
?Seatbelt pretentioners
?Power windows
?Locks and mirrors
?Remote keyless entry
?Air conditioning
?AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with four speakers
?Titlt steering wheel
?16 inch alloy wheels
?Black roof rails
?Daytime running lights
?Fender flares and silver bumper guards
The SX4 is offered in two trims: SX4 and SX4 Sport. The SX4 is available with the Convenience Package, which includes cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. On the other hand the SX4 Sport includes: TCS and ESP, auto temperature control, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, premium audio with six-disc CD changer and nine speakers (including subwoofer), silver-color roof rails and SmartPass keyless entry and start system.
The other Suzuki vehicles that are to be presented at the 2007 Utah International Auto Expo includes: the all-new 2007 Suzuki XL7, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Suzuki Forenza Sedan and Forenza Wagon, 2007 Suzuki Reno, and the 2007 Suzuki Aerio.
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