Tag Archives: cars

Bigger, faster…..extremes

This post today is more of a vent for me. I’ve been VENTING about this for many years now. Ever since my cousin and Toby got really hurt in snowmobile accidents ON THE SAME DAY 12 years ago. It may … Continue reading

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Pull up a Seat…

…we’re going on a Road Trip!! (and NO, MSSC, you can’t drive!!) Some of the best conversations I’ve had, have been in a car on the way to wherever. So today, we’re going on a virtual road trip. I’ve got … Continue reading

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It’s just a garage

Awesome garage in Langley B.C. It looks like an old chicken farm! But Look Inside………….

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Locking your car

I received the following e-mail from a girlfriend of mine who is a police officer here in MN: This email was forwarded to me by my Chief.  It is definitely interesting and good information! From the Zumbrota Chief of Police … Continue reading

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Cash for clunkers

I hate to sound unsympathetic to the auto industry but honestly, I just don’t get this whole “cash for clunkers” deal. I mean I get how it was “supposed” to work but it didn’t work that way did it? Here is a quote I found today … Continue reading

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When is it time to stop driving??

This is such a sensitive issue but one that I’ve been thinking about a lot.  When is it time for someone to surrender their drivers licence?  I’ve done some reading on it and here are two articles in case your interested in reading them.  Me … Continue reading

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Question of the day

You’re driving your car late at night and come to a red light. If there are no cars in either direction, would you stop?

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Teens driving and using cell phones

I know I wrote teen dies in car crash and I still do feel that way.  I feel with other kids in a car, the driver is way to distracted.  But I’ve been hearing more and more about passing a law that teens can’t drive … Continue reading

Posted in adulthood, bad habits, behavior, cars, cell phones, choices, driving, fairness, fears, feelings, government, habits, impulses, kids, laws, life, life lessons, people, road rage, rules, teenagers, things, thoughts, today's times, traffic, transportation, vehicles, worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Pick a Speed!!

What would the world be like if we all drove the same way?  Would our commutes be happy and stress free or would we make each other more nuts than we already do?  I was coming home from town on Saturday … Continue reading

Posted in accidents, anger, cars, choices, control, driving, emotions, feelings, laws, life, people, road rage, rudeness, rules, safety, small towns, stress, thoughts, today's times, traffic, transportation, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Question of the day

Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it?

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I don’t get it

   The Blue Truck Men are weird.  Not that I didn’t know that already, but this morning just confirmed my suspicion!  When I got home this morning, I started cleaning the house b/c nothing had been done last night while … Continue reading

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Question of the day

What’s the longest trip you’ve taken by car?

Posted in activities, cars, choices, driving, fun, laughs, people, Question of the day, questions, simple questions, things, trips, vacations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Question of the Day

What’s one feature you would add to your car that you do not have?

Posted in cars, choices, comfort, conveniences, differences, driving, favorites, people, Question of the day, questions, simple questions, things, Uncategorized, vehicles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Operating a car and “fixing it.”

I might be embarrassing myself but I’ve done that many, MANY times before and I’m used to it but I wanted to ask if you women out there can change a tire?  Have you ever used jumper cables?  Can you … Continue reading

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Question of the day

What’s in the trunk of your car right now?

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The Perfect Job

A guy walked into the local welfare office to pick up his check. He marched straight up to the counter and said, ’Hi, you know, I just HATE drawing welfare. I’d really rather have a job.’ The social worker behind … Continue reading

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Question of the day

If you hit a car and did significant damage, but no one saw it, would you leave a note or just leave?

Posted in accidents, adults, behavior, cars, choices, differences, driving, feelings, honesty, laws, life, mistakes, people, Question of the day, simple questions, things, thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

When is it time to stop driving??

This is such a sensitive issue but one that I’ve been thinking about a lot.  When is it time for someone to surrender their drivers licence?  I’ve done some reading on it and here are two articles in case your interested in reading … Continue reading

Posted in accidents, activities, adulthood, adults, age, aging, behavior, cars, change, changes, children, control, driving, emotions, family, fears, feelings, freedoms, getting hurt, getting old, humiliate, hurt feelings, life, parent's, people, responsibility, saftey, things, thoughts, Uncategorized, worry, worrying | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Question of the day

Do you prefer to be the passenger or the driver?

Posted in accidents, adults, afraid, cars, choices, control, driving, fears, feelings, life, people, Question of the day, road rage, simple questions, things, thinking, thoughts, traffic, transportation, worry, worrying | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Question of the day

Are you a backseat driver?

Posted in accidents, afraid, behavior, bossy, cars, choices, control, differences, driving, emotions, fears, life, obssesive, overbearing, people, Question of the day, simple questions, things, thoughts, worry, worrying | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

I don’t get it!

Men are weird.  Not that I didn’t know that already, but this morning just confirmed my suspicion!  When I got home this morning, I started cleaning the house b/c nothing had been done last night while I was gone.  No … Continue reading

Posted in bad habits, cars, choices, garbage, habits, husbands, life, men, people, things, thinking, thoughts, trucks, Uncategorized, vehicles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Teens driving and using cell phones

I know I wrote teen dies in car crash and I still do feel that way.  I feel with other kids in a car, the driver is way to distracted.  But I’ve been hearing more and more about passing a law that teens … Continue reading

Posted in accidents, adulthood, bad habits, behavior, cars, choices, driving, fairness, fears, feelings, government, habits, impulses, kids, laws, life, life lessons, people, road rage, rules, saftey, teenagers, things, today's times, traffic, transportation, Uncategorized, vehicles, worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Question of the day

                                                 What do you currently drive?

Posted in cars, choices, driving, material possessions, people, Question of the day, thoughts, transportation, trucks, vehicles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Question of the day

Do you wear a seatbelt?

Posted in accidents, cars, children, choices, feelings, kids, laws, life, life lessons, people, Question of the day, simple questions, thoughts, vehicles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Run in with the law

Well, I have a confession to make:(  This morning I was pulled over by the state patrol.  I was on my way to work and he got me.  I wasn’t running late, I didn’t roll through the stop sign, I … Continue reading

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