Joys of Detroit Driving
Well, Spent most of the day ignoring reality thanks to wine overdosing last night. Rainy days tend give me all sorts of excuses to stay inside. After all, who wants to navigate the winds, heavy rains and really insane drivers? All on the same day, that is.
Now, driving in Michigan can be as much fun as a root canal on the best of days, what with the suicide pedestrians darting out in front of your car JUST AS YOU PAST BY...
Then there are the last second drivers who suddenly remembered that they really needed to cut you off and then turn left, even though you are going 70 on the freeway.
But my all-time favorite would have to be last night while on the way for the aforementioned wine...
I was already running late which is never good. You know that you are bound to break at least a few traffic laws already and are on the alert for you-know-who. well, surface streets were fine, all the way up to '75 s-Detroit'... then I saw him. At least I think it was a he...
Just at the entrance of the ramp, waaaay beyond where any human would actually be. There he was. A guy just standing about 3 feet in the lane, we are talking pitch black nightfall folks! Turning left and curving around, your only thought should be passing the big tanker truck you spot already on the freeway. But NO, now I have to swerve past sleepwalker dude!!
Well, long story. He's fine, I drove nicely and sped all the way down til I hit ... Traffic? at this time of night? wtf???
Everyone was changing lanes left and right out of the middle one. Then I saw why,. Who is driving at 55 miles ph on the freeway? A freekin Porsche!!!??? Ok gramps! If you can't drive the dammm thing right, let me have it! I'm certain I could find the next gear up!
Yeah, I had to down a drink the second I arrived.
At least the drive home was uneventful. And that is why I preferred to stay home and far away from my lovely neighbors for the better part of the day!
I love you all... next time, stay off the roads!
Now, driving in Michigan can be as much fun as a root canal on the best of days, what with the suicide pedestrians darting out in front of your car JUST AS YOU PAST BY...
Then there are the last second drivers who suddenly remembered that they really needed to cut you off and then turn left, even though you are going 70 on the freeway.
But my all-time favorite would have to be last night while on the way for the aforementioned wine...
I was already running late which is never good. You know that you are bound to break at least a few traffic laws already and are on the alert for you-know-who. well, surface streets were fine, all the way up to '75 s-Detroit'... then I saw him. At least I think it was a he...
Just at the entrance of the ramp, waaaay beyond where any human would actually be. There he was. A guy just standing about 3 feet in the lane, we are talking pitch black nightfall folks! Turning left and curving around, your only thought should be passing the big tanker truck you spot already on the freeway. But NO, now I have to swerve past sleepwalker dude!!
Well, long story. He's fine, I drove nicely and sped all the way down til I hit ... Traffic? at this time of night? wtf???
Everyone was changing lanes left and right out of the middle one. Then I saw why,. Who is driving at 55 miles ph on the freeway? A freekin Porsche!!!??? Ok gramps! If you can't drive the dammm thing right, let me have it! I'm certain I could find the next gear up!
Yeah, I had to down a drink the second I arrived.
At least the drive home was uneventful. And that is why I preferred to stay home and far away from my lovely neighbors for the better part of the day!
I love you all... next time, stay off the roads!
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