My Dear Little Naper

Well, I said final good-bye to my dear little Naper at 6:17pm tonight.  He is out in the world on his own now.  Hope someone will love him the way I did...

Nothing more needs to be said.  Read the emails below, you'd understand how much little Naper meant to me over the years.

By the way, he went to Boston for 5 years (May 2014 to June 2019), came back last June.  I just kept him at home... for no reason...  And today, he left me for good!

Pictures below were taken in May 2014 when he was 11 years old.

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From: Pei Tang <tang_pei@yahoo.com>

To: "tang_pei@yahoo.com" <tang_pei@yahoo.com>

Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014, 7:50:52 PM CDT

Subject: Re: My Little Naper

After 18 hours and 999.7 miles, my little Naper finally arrived in Boston today at 12:30 pm, safe and sound. 

As some of you may already know, he was once again a real little trooper during the 18 long hours from Naperville to Boston.  It's been a sentimental trip where I took pictures of him at every stop... I would take photos with my iPhone and sent them to my friends with the following narratives: 

My handsome little Naper in Indiana!

My lovely little Naper in Ohio, making his way to Boston! 

My beautiful little Naper in New York!

After 12 hours and 693 miles, my hard-working little Naper is going to spend the night at this peaceful place (Liverpool, NY)! 

My brave little Naper just came through dense fog and is resting at Little Falls, NY!

My loyal little Naper in MA.  Ironically, the car next to Naper is exactly the same as my new car, even has the same color! 

After 18 hours and 999.7 miles, my elegant little Naper finally arrived in Boston, safe and sound!

I asked myself "Do you really need to be so dramatic and sentimental about everything in life?"  That really got me think hard.  I don't believe I am trying to create drama.  But rather, because my life has been simplified to a point where literally everything I own has a deep purpose and special/meaningful use, I become very much attached to them -- to the very FEW things I have, and my little Naper is one of them!!! 

Now Naper is going to be with Michelle for the next few years.  I only said ONE simple thing to Michelle: "Love him the way I do!" 

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From: Pei Tang <tang_pei@yahoo.com>
To: Pei Tang <tang_pei@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:56 PM
Subject: My Little Naper

Believe it or not, my little Naper is leaving me! 

For those of you who don't know, Naper is my lovely little white Lexus, and he has been with me since summer of 2003.  He got his cute name when I had to relocate to Reno for my job in 2004.  At the time, he was the only thing that brought warmth and familiarity to my life out in the desert...  So I name him Naper (abbreviation for Naperville)!

Over the past 11 years, we've traveled through rain and snow, and we've thoroughly enjoyed spring flowers and fall colors... It has truly been an incredible journey.  I love my little Naper deeply, and he always loves me back with his unwavering loyalty and reliability!!! 

Well, Naper is going to Boston next weekend, and he will become Michelle's loyal friend -- I hope!

I completed a big full service for him this morning making sure everything is in good condition for Michelle.  I also took a few pictures for him today just so I can remember how incredibly beautiful and elegant he is... 

Here, meet my lovely little Naper!!!

By the way, for the past 11 years, the 2 little bears have always been in the back seat with their seat-belts securely fastened.  Their excellent behavior once touched a police officer.  When the officer pulled me over for some stupid reasons, he looked at the bears and smiled... so, I got a verbal warning instead of a ticket -- thank goodness to my 2 little bears!!