Driving Miss Betsy
You may have noticed on Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram that I am rather in love with my car.
And when I say love, I mean TRUE LOVE. Betsy (yes, that is her name) has become very much a part of my family and every time I jump in her to pootle down to the shops or go further afield, I get a surge of happiness.
I chat to Betsy (she doesn’t chat back, don’t be ridiculous) and sing at the top of my voice, knowing she won’t make fun of me.
She is very much a part of my London life and so of course I named her. I’ve always named things. I named my guitar when I was younger (George) my plant (Humphrey) and anything else that I felt or feel an affinity to.
And as soon as I name these seemingly inanimate objects, they immediately take on a personality… and in my nostalgic, Postman Pat little world, this is completely magical.
Oh, and it turns out I’m not the only one. I spoke about this little habit of mine on social media and the car names suddenly came flooding in! There was Benjamin, Luigi, Lollipop, Dot, Poppy (excellent name) Egg, Johnny Angel… See below from my Facebook page:
Do you name your car?
Do you, do you?
Oh go on. Tell me.
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Jess
I always think fiat 500’s are super cute, Betsy is also a super cute name and suits it very well!
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Poppy Loves
I think so too Jess 😉 xx
Lizzy
LOVEE this post!! I have a Fiat 500 too – her name is Fifi! I love her so much, and I have had her for 6 years now. Sadly I am moving somewhere which is going to mean a lot more motorway driving so I have decided to sell her. I am SO gutted, it will break my heart. That’s the downside of naming them and becoming so attached, I really feel like I am hurting her feelings! They are the best car though, I will be so sad to see Fifi go!
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Poppy Loves
Oh Fifi. Betsy says hello and wishes you a new exciting adventure! xx
Dafne
Sooo Cute!!! I love this car and the naming her it’s simply brilliant! Send her my love… from an Italian girl to an Italian car 😉
Poppy Loves
Thank you Dafne! Ciao! X
Louise
I feel as if I’m neglecting my poor car now! Mind you, it’s a bit of a beast. What do you name a bog standard saloon exactly? Harold? Perhaps a (completely legitimate) excuse to buy a new one?!
Poppy Loves
I have never heard a more legitimate reason (not excuse) to trade in 😉 Although, I must admit that I am rather warming to Harold. And now all I can hear is the Neighbours theme tune…
Léonor
My dream car!!! She is so beautifuuuul. I don’t have a car yet but when I’ll have my own Fiat 500, of course I will give her a name! I just have to find the best possible name. And to decide on the color.
And to have money.
Poppy Loves
You’ll do it Léonor! And Betsy can’t wait to meet her 🙂 x
Abiee
Awh this is so cute! I have the same kind of relationship with my Mini but I don’t have a name for her yet 🙁
Abiee xx
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Poppy Loves
Ahh I think it might be time to name her Abiee! You already know she’s a girl 😉 xx
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