The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Mr Ferret 75]

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

@StarWarsGirl

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

 

[Goofyernmost]

You know, my mom never once did this that I can remember, and when I was in high school, I was in a truck with one of my friends. She was in FFA and raised sheep for fair, and we had to walk them to build up their muscle so they would do better in the judging. She had too many to walk by herself, so I helped her every evening. So we're in the truck, heading to the corrals, and I don't remember why, but she had to suddenly slam on her breaks and she flung her arm out like that, and she said something like "Sorry about that....force of habit from having my cousin with me." Her cousin was 4. But I was so confused, because I had NEVER seen someone do that before. Now it makes complete sense, but I would probably never have understood this comic without my friend!

I can remember that happening many times when I was a kid when there was no such thing as seatbelts. My sister had a car seat (like below) that was just slung over the front bench seat. We had a two door car so the backs of the front seat were on hinges that didn't lock in place, so you could get in and out of the back seat. If you had to stop quickly that whole assemble would just be propelled forward. It is amazing that any of us made it to grown up. I can't tell you how many times I laid on the shelf between the seat and the rear window and just looked at the stars in the night sky. We didn't have a lot of safety features but we sure had other experiences that todays kids won't see unless it comes up as a picture on their iPad or Phone.

My kids were born in the mid-70's and never saw the front seat until they were big enough to fit the seat belts. No arms slung out for them, it was even more intense for my daughters children. From the backward baby seat to the larger toddler seat to the small booster seat and then tall enough to ride shotgun. That height restriction was a little to harsh as it excluded my mother from riding in a car without a booster seat. I was one of those that rejected seatbelts, but when it became a law I started to use them and now I automatically use it and if I forget I drive for a few feet wondering what is wrong. Something doesn't feel right and then it dawns on me that I forget to buckle up. Wouldn't dream of driving even a block away without it fastened securely. I'm guessing it had to do more with gaining maturity than getting smarter.

 

[MinnieM123]

It is amazing that any of us made it to grown up. I can't tell you how many times I laid on the shelf between the seat and the rear window and just looked at the stars in the night sky. We didn't have a lot of safety features but we sure had other experiences that todays kids won't see unless it comes up as a picture on their iPad or Phone.

Had a memory lane chuckle about when my 2 brothers (who were maybe 7 or 8 at the time), and a cousin their age, all rode in the trunk of my aunt's big ol' Chrysler. Luckily, that afternoon, we didn't have to go far, and no one gave a second thought that it might not be the safest thing to do! And yes, she knew they were in there, and thought it was funny. I was about 5 at the time, and rode up front with her. This all seemed normal to me at the time.

Oh, she loved to speed on those back dirt roads up in rural Maine. She knew where most of the speed traps were, but occasionally she was pulled over. Her response to any officer who approached her was, "My husband's a lawyer!"

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Happy Farm Market Saturday. The bok choi and kale were beautiful All the greens were quite nice, I have a nice assortment

Door County has Farm Markets open 7 days a week from now to either October or November.

Wood Orchard Market has daily bakery specials according to Facebook. Monday's special was raspberry pie.
Tomorrow's is Red velvet donuts. Wednesday will be half off fresh bread. Thursday's special this week is Macadamia nut cookies, and Friday's special is Banana cream pie fudge.

 

[Figgy1]

 

[Lilofan]

Had a memory lane chuckle about when my 2 brothers (who were maybe 7 or 8 at the time), and a cousin their age, all rode in the trunk of my aunt's big ol' Chrysler. Luckily, that afternoon, we didn't have to go far, and no one gave a second thought that it might not be the safest thing to do! And yes, she knew they were in there, and thought it was funny. I was about 5 at the time, and rode up front with her. This all seemed normal to me at the time.

Oh, she loved to speed on those back dirt roads up in rural Maine. She knew where most of the speed traps were, but occasionally she was pulled over. Her response to any officer who approached her was, "My husband's a lawyer!"

Driving a slow car fast is more fun than driving a fast car slow especially when driving a stick shift. Nothing like rowing through the gears , brakes last longer since downshifting makes the brake pads last longer it’s a theft deterrent since many don’t know how to drive a stick . It’s also more safe since both feet and hands are continually doing the delicate dance to move the car.

 

[John park hopper]

I'll add cat hair also

 

[Goofyernmost]

Driving a slow car fast is more fun than driving a fast car slow especially when driving a stick shift. Nothing like rowing through the gears , brakes last longer since downshifting makes the brake pads last longer it’s a theft deterrent since many don’t know how to drive a stick . It’s also more safe since both feet and hands are continually doing the delicate dance to move the car.

So will thinking ahead and start slowing down before you know you may have to stop while using an automatic transmission. There was a time in my life when I drove 15 speed trucks (5 transmission gears and 3 rear differential gears) and I had my fill of the "fun" you speak of. I'm over it and am just as happy and my brakes last just as long doing that as downshifting.

I get so angry when I am stopped at a light and I glance in my rear view and see some clown coming at me at full speed waiting until the last minute to apply the breaks. I want to get out of my car and scream at them to learn how to drive or get off the road. Just a little non-violent road rage!

 

[Lilofan]

So will thinking ahead and start slowing down before you know you may have to stop while using an automatic transmission. There was a time in my life when I drove 15 speed trucks (5 transmission gears and 3 rear differential gears) and I had my fill of the "fun" you speak of. I'm over it and am just as happy and my brakes last just as long doing that as downshifting.

I get so angry when I am stopped at a light and I glance in my rear view and see some clown coming at me at full speed waiting until the last minute to apply the breaks. I want to get out of my car and scream at them to learn how to drive or get off the road. Just a little non-violent road rage!

That’s one thing about rowing my own gears. I don’t do unsafe manners like texting / talking on the idiot phone with hands meant for the steering wheel and eyes on the road. . My hands are focused on the wheel and shifting gears. The latest state to ban cell phone usage for drivers starting in June is Pennsylvania. I like to arrive alive. One life lost is too many but in 23’ 402 deaths were directly linked to texting while driving.

 

[donaldtoo]

That’s one thing about rowing my own gears. I don’t do unsafe manners like texting / talking on the idiot phone with hands meant for the steering wheel and eyes on the road. . My hands are focused on the wheel and shifting gears. The latest state to ban cell phone usage for drivers starting in June is Pennsylvania. I like to arrive alive. One life lost is too many but in 23’ 402 deaths were directly linked to texting while driving.

I drove 5-speed manual tranny vehicles for about a total of 30 years. The first vehicle I ever drove was a 1963 International Harvester pickup, with “three on the tree” when I was 13, on my Pops family farm.
I taught my wife to drive stick, and she can still do it fine to this day. Her main ride for many years was a 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, with the 4 liter and 5-Speed. That thing could get up and go.
Driving a manual tranny back then, to both of us, was just second nature. Once you learn it, it’s a breeze, including stops on slopes, etc.
We’ve been driving automatics for several years now.
I just plan ahead when going into a stop, and coast down accordingly. My brakes last fine with an automatic.
Also, downshifting a manual transmission at inappropriate speeds can burn more gas, among other things, because the motor revs too high.
I loved my 1985 Mustang GT with a 5-speed manual tranny, but I also drove the hell outta’ it, at times, so I seriously doubt I saved any gas or brakes way back then…!!!!!

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

@StarWarsGirl

 

[FutureCEO]

 

[StarWarsGirl]

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[Mr Ferret 75]

 

[Figgy1]

 

[StarWarsGirl]

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

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