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Back roads driving (7)

Nov 9, 2007

Normally, people who live in quiet neighborhoods don't like the people who drive like maniacs through their neighborhood. They go under the speed limit, even if it's 25mph. They let cops sit in their driveways and nab speeders. They want to keep their quiet, safe neighborhood a quiet, safe neighborhood. I agree with this ideal to an extent.

The problem is that I rarely, if ever, drive my car with little to no destination in mind. I'm always going somewhere. In the morning, I go to work. At night, I come home from work. On Saturdays, I go to Home Depot. On Wednesday and Thursday nights, I go to Bible studies. The bottom line is that I'm always on my way to something, and I can't for the life of me come up with a reason to postpone my arrival. I'm driving to get somewhere, not to enjoy the ride. This may be disagreeable to some, but it's how I work. This is especially the case when I'm coming home from something. My goal is to just get home. I want to go in my house, turn up the heat, eat some food, sit on the couch, and pet my cats. I don't want to be driving behind some mom in a minivan thinking she's doing her civic duty by slowing other people down.

So I somewhat apologize to all those people I pass on the roads near my house. I understand what you're trying to do, but I just don't care. I'm sure you'll get over it. #travel

Comments

#1	Grumpy Old Man	Nov 9, 2007
	Now listen, sonny!!! You know what you need?!!?!? You and Wendy need to have a little baby. And then right before nap time on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, go over to 138 Bell Avenue and ask if you can have your child take a nap. And just when you and Wendy think you're going to have a nice little break, those modified Harley's will come racing up the street, rattling the windows of the house and before you know it you'll have an unrested wailing little baby on your hands!!!! See if you like it then!!!!! You kids these days!!!! Sheeeeeeesh!!! When I was your age.... (As you can see, I'm not over it yet!)

#2	Dave	Nov 9, 2007
	Thanks old man. I see your point and echo your dislike of loud motorcycles. Allow me to point out that I have a 4-cylinder Toyota which couldn't make a loud noise if it tried.

#3	Car Troubles	Nov 13, 2007
	It could if the muffler fell or rusted off.

#4	Bonnie	Nov 13, 2007
	is this a rant from a prior rant... back up... i'm lost.

#5	Dave	Nov 14, 2007
	Nope. It's a standalone rant. Put simply, I pass people on the back roads near my house, and it's because I want to reach my destination. That's it.

#6	Wendy Hosier	Nov 15, 2007
	I have to disagree for more two reasons: 1- On back roads you will often find a variety of the following - kids riding their bicycles (b/c we're not rich and don't have sidewalks), families taking a walk, people walking their dogs, kids running out to get a ball in the street, deer/outside cats meandering around, and people crossing the street to get their mail. For all of these people and animals, I think you should drive according to the posted speed limit. While I do think this is slow, a human-involved accident is just not worth the few extra minutes you'll save. 2- You should Enjoy the Ride (book by Steve Gilliland). Although you don't have a long commute, at least one hour of your day is spent going somewhere. Life is precious. One hour every day for 25 years? That adds up to a big portion of your life you're not enjoying. You're listening to audio books, why not appreciate the time you have to listen to them? I actually look forward to it. Disclaimer: Although I don't always heed my own advice, I'm making an effort to enjoy the ride.

#7	Payal	Dec 26, 2007
	wow.. i thought it was going to be a bunch of cynical comments. all I want to tell Dave is to "NOT" go to Rutherford, NJ. That is exactly the kind of town that will pull you over and ticket you for just being there and being in a certain car. They make their living off of tickets.. give 'em out like candies.