Can We Talk 2

Driving

         I like driving. I do. Managing this big machine like it's an extension of myself. Handling the curves on the road. I do enjoy it. However, there are many things about driving I do not like.

         I don't like heavy traffic, whether it's rush hour or not. I don't mind sitting in traffic as long as I have plenty of gas and no time limits I don't like crazy drivers who think they own the road and don't have to watch out for other vehicles. I really don't like the price of gas. I can't stand the people who ride your bumper, particularly on country roads where they do not have the option to pass and I have no places to pull over. Just because they know the roads well and have lots of experience driving 15 miles over the posted limit, does not mean they can ride so close to end up in my back seat if I brake suddenly. I don't like GPS.

         Traffic circles are not my favorite. If it's evident which way to go, I'm okay. But don't make me read the signs for North or South in heavy traffic. I don't always know which direction I want to go. I just know the map said Rt 15. It didn't say N or S.

         I drove South on I95 through Miami about 40 years ago. It was exciting to see so many cars and what seemed to be a spiral of roads. My eyesight and nerves were much better then, I think. The last time I changed a tire on my car was in the Everglades. I was traveling alone and I did it successfully. Today, I don't know if I can even get the spare out of the car. I think I can do the rinky dink jack and screw the bolts to get me to the nearest mechanic. But I don't want to.

I just like feeling the power of controlling this mobile unit. But I won't object if you want to drive for me.