tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post2309369377670712467..comments2024-03-29T05:57:34.333-06:00Comments on Hiawatha House: Birthday Present from My GovernmentRedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-34724004450928317292014-09-17T11:14:36.806-06:002014-09-17T11:14:36.806-06:00I think we've always had a share of appalling ...I think we've always had a share of appalling drivers but I'm one of the few who regard speeding as equally bad: I've seen the results. A child running out in front of a speeding car (of course it couldn't happen to you dear reader) rarely stands a chance. The driver's life is ruined too. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-22634810650543279092014-09-08T14:12:13.648-06:002014-09-08T14:12:13.648-06:00Glad you passed the test! 75 is the new 55 :)Glad you passed the test! 75 is the new 55 :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-71917857843693785592014-09-07T21:10:26.986-06:002014-09-07T21:10:26.986-06:00I think that more people are distracted while driv...I think that more people are distracted while driving...and that causes more accidents:(Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-78570250305692698972014-09-07T20:08:19.947-06:002014-09-07T20:08:19.947-06:00There are a lot of bad drivers on the road, and it...There are a lot of bad drivers on the road, and it's easy to become frustrated at times.<br /><br />That's wonderful that you passed your test. I hope you keep driving for many more years!Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-17876600728972385212014-09-07T11:13:06.092-06:002014-09-07T11:13:06.092-06:00Oh - so these poor driving habits aren't just ...Oh - so these poor driving habits aren't just in Boston - running red lights, going straight from a turn-only lane, riding in the exit only lane and cutting back in at the last moment... I'm seeing it more and more, and I'm surprised every time. I don't think it's an IQ issue around here - more of a "rules don't apply to me" issue. Happy birthday!Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-14951415603014237172014-09-07T10:49:15.609-06:002014-09-07T10:49:15.609-06:00I'm so glad you passed the test with driving c...I'm so glad you passed the test with driving colors, Red!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-1281814289990912532014-09-06T23:47:21.183-06:002014-09-06T23:47:21.183-06:00Be thankful mate - governments rarely give anythin...Be thankful mate - governments rarely give anything away.<br />Got to agree with the viewers - this business is here in epidemic proportions - road rage and texting, mobile phones that are not connected but hand held, screaming so called "music" blaring ( and that also in illegal), but can you have a policeman on every corner?? <br />And with no fear of being crucified by outraged lady readers of this blog ( interesting as it always is) - the Pacific Ocean thankfully comes into play - young females are the worst - phoning, texting and driving! But a shout at them, if HEARD brings a lovely "one finger salute"!!!<br />Cheers<br />ColinHuggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-15418671638036379752014-09-06T19:38:52.351-06:002014-09-06T19:38:52.351-06:00Road rage is a terrifying thing to see. All I had ...Road rage is a terrifying thing to see. All I had to do is remain vertical to get my licence.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-14908621258040295912014-09-06T19:37:55.007-06:002014-09-06T19:37:55.007-06:00Yes and make the cut off about 120! Yes and make the cut off about 120! Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-5838722274275599102014-09-06T19:37:20.385-06:002014-09-06T19:37:20.385-06:00I wouldn't admit to being crankier and more im...I wouldn't admit to being crankier and more impatient. LOLRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-68009511065661901862014-09-06T19:36:21.698-06:002014-09-06T19:36:21.698-06:00Our govt. in it's wisdom thinks it saves money...Our govt. in it's wisdom thinks it saves money by using the five year term.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-20124123759946608502014-09-06T19:35:39.589-06:002014-09-06T19:35:39.589-06:00Usually we go kicking and screaming when we give u...Usually we go kicking and screaming when we give up our licence.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-92006471898469459912014-09-06T19:34:28.540-06:002014-09-06T19:34:28.540-06:00The distraction is certainly something recent. Man...The distraction is certainly something recent. Many of the stupid things are done by people who are distracted.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-86779458157019165292014-09-06T19:33:33.574-06:002014-09-06T19:33:33.574-06:00The birthday is still to come. It's pretty muc...The birthday is still to come. It's pretty much the same here. People usually drive long after their best before date.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-86544906142165895182014-09-06T19:32:27.702-06:002014-09-06T19:32:27.702-06:00It would e nice if we could take the idiots off th...It would e nice if we could take the idiots off the road.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-39013122244116780582014-09-06T19:31:45.797-06:002014-09-06T19:31:45.797-06:00Even if it is some dumb medical!Even if it is some dumb medical!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-62394188858680427192014-09-06T19:31:20.174-06:002014-09-06T19:31:20.174-06:00You really know how to rub that speeding ticket in...You really know how to rub that speeding ticket in every chance you get! I deserve it. I've seen all the stuff you describe. They've made cars much safer but do the idiots think they can really bang things up and not get hurt?Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-66952201269548599062014-09-06T19:28:20.898-06:002014-09-06T19:28:20.898-06:00And some people change lanes very aggressively and...And some people change lanes very aggressively and don't leave enough space between vehicles.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-25072863877274705362014-09-06T13:03:31.153-06:002014-09-06T13:03:31.153-06:00I think drivers are getting worse. I don't rem...I think drivers are getting worse. I don't remember such a thing as road rage when I was younger and learning to drive. Congratulations on renewing that license.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-75600230960857242722014-09-06T11:33:32.330-06:002014-09-06T11:33:32.330-06:00Alas Red, I feel the same about drivers over here....Alas Red, I feel the same about drivers over here. I like the idea of an IQ test....haha!Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255717931620460104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-13517724582885382412014-09-06T09:27:40.485-06:002014-09-06T09:27:40.485-06:00I think we oldies are getting crankier and more im...I think we oldies are getting crankier and more impatient. But how can we help it when the roads are clogged up with hordes of bad (young) drivers? heheheFrikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-85246168430251883932014-09-06T08:06:21.389-06:002014-09-06T08:06:21.389-06:00It is every year here. Happy Upcoming BirthdayIt is every year here. Happy Upcoming BirthdayOut on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-66498856972737859602014-09-06T07:01:41.816-06:002014-09-06T07:01:41.816-06:00My mother-in-law lost her license at 85 many years...My mother-in-law lost her license at 85 many years ago. She is till complaining about it. We were thankful she failed the test as she was a public danger. <br />Some people are amazing. We have a friend, Alma, who got her license renewed last week. Alma just turned 95! I don't think she would have got it in a city. But here, from September to June it is common to drive 30 minutes without seeing an other car.rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-2474669835278904462014-09-06T06:55:51.173-06:002014-09-06T06:55:51.173-06:00i think driver's are more careless - distracte...i think driver's are more careless - distracted by phones, texting, music, whatever. we all need to be more careful.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-68999763416854158012014-09-06T06:39:34.824-06:002014-09-06T06:39:34.824-06:00Congratulations on being a healthy 75 year old. I&...Congratulations on being a healthy 75 year old. I'm only three years behind you. Wish they did something similar on our side of the border, but they let people just keep driving until they decide on their own to stop. Sigh.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com