Car Quirk

[ETinCYQX]

In all honesty and seriousness the only time I ride with a friend is when I plan on drinking. For example, for a house party I usually ask the host if they can come pick me up rather than deal with having my vehicle there and having to pick it up.

I don't mind riding as a passenger but being an auto enthusiast and one who studies driving as intently as I do martial arts, I'd rather be in control myself.

 

[MJS]

Example: There could be a group of us all heading to the same place, but I wont ride with anyone, I take my own vehicle. There have been numerous arguments about this, and accusations of me being a control freak. SO BE IT. One of the worst Hells is to be at someplace that you wish to leave but are stuck there because the person you rode with is busy hitting on the cocktail waitresses in hopes of getting lucky, or is having such a good time they have no desire to leave.

I remember one year taking a 2 hr walk home from a project and getting caught in a downpour because I violated my own rule. I was recently reminded of this quirk and wanted to know if I am alone..

Oh no...you're not alone on this one. LOL. I too, will take my car, if it means me not being trapped in a situation. Perfect example: the casino. Any time I go with anyone else except my wife, we will always take our own vehicle. This way, if people choose to play longer, we wont have to hang around waiting.....and waiting and waiting and waiting. LOL.

Of course, people are always free to ride with me, if they choose, however, I do tell them up-front, that when I'm ready to go, I'm going. When that time comes, they have options: leave with me or find an alternative ride home.

 

[jks9199]

Oh no...you're not alone on this one. LOL. I too, will take my car, if it means me not being trapped in a situation. Perfect example: the casino. Any time I go with anyone else except my wife, we will always take our own vehicle. This way, if people choose to play longer, we wont have to hang around waiting.....and waiting and waiting and waiting. LOL.

Of course, people are always free to ride with me, if they choose, however, I do tell them up-front, that when I'm ready to go, I'm going. When that time comes, they have options: leave with me or find an alternative ride home.

And, if they lose their shirt and their car, you still have a ride home!

 

[Rich Parsons]

In all honesty and seriousness the only time I ride with a friend is when I plan on drinking. For example, for a house party I usually ask the host if they can come pick me up rather than deal with having my vehicle there and having to pick it up.

I don't mind riding as a passenger but being an auto enthusiast and one who studies driving as intently as I do martial arts, I'd rather be in control myself.

Where and how do you study driving? Just curious.

 

[ETinCYQX]

Where and how do you study driving? Just curious.

Just saw this post now, sorry for the late reply.

While I was growing up my Dad raced rally cars. I used to spend hours (and still do) on back roads, empty parking lots, industrial parks, etc. with my Dad and some racing buddies playing with car control, sliding, handbrake turns, etc. This summer I'm planning to attend a race school; maybe Tim O'Neil's rally school.