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Firstborn's initiation into the five stitch club:

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Cyclotourist said:
News you can use: Lake Dolores in Newberry Springs has a plan to reopen! This was a topic of conversation on our November trip to St George, and it seems like a lot of people may have had good times there as kids!

https://www.sbsun.com/2020/03/30/pl...k-along-15-freeway-near-barstow-move-forward/

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I missed this on the first pass last few days, but I don't see how they think it can be any more successful in its reincarnation than it was before it died. After all, it is in the middle of nowhere. People going to Vegas aren't gonna stop. People not going to Vegas aren't gonna stop either. :rolleyes:
 
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Observation:
"The vast volume of reduced freeway commuters does not seem to have dented the volume of freeway assholes on it."
I'm drive 65mph in the number 3 lane and watch the absolute jackwads weaving in and out of lane 3 and lane 4 traffic at 90mph plus every day.

I always thought it was a rule that you passed on the left and slower traffic was to merge to the right. Did I miss the memo?
 
Cornholio said:
My son did what I have feared the most besides catching this virus and hurt himself needing medical attention. He is currently at an urgent care center getting stitches in his chin.

I feel awful because we were on “one last lap” around the block. Yes, he fell off of his bike.

Was I naive to think riding bikes was ok during this? Dunno, not going to dwell on it.

I hope you are all doing well and safe. Peace

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From all indications over the years here... you are a GREAT dad! I commend you... :thumbsup:
 
Mikie said:
Observation:
"The vast volume of reduced freeway commuters does not seem to have dented the volume of freeway assholes on it."
I'm drive 65mph in the number 3 lane and watch the absolute jackwads weaving in and out of lane 3 and lane 4 traffic at 90mph plus every day.

I always thought it was a rule that you passed on the left and slower traffic was to merge to the right. Did I miss the memo?
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That is the general rule. However the proliferation of passing lane cruisers has made that rule fluid.
 
Mikie said:
Observation:
"The vast volume of reduced freeway commuters does not seem to have dented the volume of freeway assholes on it."
I'm drive 65mph in the number 3 lane and watch the absolute jackwads weaving in and out of lane 3 and lane 4 traffic at 90mph plus every day.

I always thought it was a rule that you passed on the left and slower traffic was to merge to the right. Did I miss the memo?
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The passing on the left is a law in some states but not California, thankfully. Just way too much traffic ( usually).
Could you imagine someone going 65 in the left lanes on a Calif freeway? What else can you do but pass on the right.

But the freeway always has entitled a holes on it.
 
Mikie said:
Observation:
"The vast volume of reduced freeway commuters does not seem to have dented the volume of freeway assholes on it."
I'm drive 65mph in the number 3 lane and watch the absolute jackwads weaving in and out of lane 3 and lane 4 traffic at 90mph plus every day.

I always thought it was a rule that you passed on the left and slower traffic was to merge to the right. Did I miss the memo?
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I WANT OUT! When that will be is still uncertain? I will undoubtably miss my awesome little town of 29 1/2 years! They better start widening the 14 fwy. asp then! It will maybe make my house worth more or not? I may keep it and rent it out, but who knows if that will even be worth it in these complete random circumstances!
 
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I must be a freeway ash-hole you are talking about. I rarely drive less than 75 if I can. In most freeway situations (other than heavy traffic), if I drive slower than 75, I will be clogging the flow. That said, I have my head on a swivel and am fully engaged in driving - not texting, programming my nav, looking at e-mail, shaving, eating, smoking or disciplining children. When I pass, I do so as seamlessly as possible (whether it's on the right or the left), using my signals and not needing my brakes or causing anyone else to adjust their driving at all. If I get blocked in, I'm usually quite patient.

I also accelerate faster from stoplights than 98% of all drivers - save for those in Teslas who truly understand how quick their cars really are! Not because my car is fast, but because I pay attention to when the light is going to change. That said, I always look before I leap. Too many red-light runners and late pedestrians to trust a fresh green light.

Sorry if I'm "that guy" to some of you.
 
herzalot said:
I must be a freeway ash-hole you are talking about. I rarely drive less than 75 if I can. In most freeway situations (other than heavy traffic), if I drive slower than 75, I will be clogging the flow. That said, I have my head on a swivel and am fully engaged in driving - not texting, programming my nav, looking at e-mail, shaving, eating, smoking or disciplining children. When I pass, I do so as seamlessly as possible (whether it's on the right or the left), using my signals and not needing my brakes or causing anyone else to adjust their driving at all. If I get blocked in, I'm usually quite patient.

I also accelerate faster from stoplights than 98% of all drivers - save for those in Teslas who truly understand how quick their cars really are! Not because my car is fast, but because I pay attention to when the light is going to change. That said, I always look before I leap. Too many red-light runners and late pedestrians to trust a fresh green light.

Sorry if I'm "that guy" to some of you.
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Ahhhh, so you can drive. Your good in my book! And I think where you live is completely different obviously than where Mikie and I live, passing on blind double line curves, entire families being killed, 90 and 100 is becoming the norm! It is crazy here! Period!
 
hill^billy said:
Ahhhh, so you can drive. Your good in my book! And I think where you live is completely different obviously than where Mikie and I live, passing on blind double line curves, 90 and 100 is becoming the norm! It is crazy here! Period!
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Oh crap! Yeah - idiots passing on two lane roads is a whole other story. That I do not miss about Colorado. Curvy, slippery roads, coming around a turn to find someone in your lane head on! I am VERY conservative passing on two lane roads, but when I go - I GO! Get the pass done as quickly as possible.
 
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