George,
GP> That's a responsible choice, for sure. Too many would push it out of
GP> stubbornness then cause an accident one night.
I saw a commercial from the Arkansas State Police, about the danger and
illegality of texting and driving. This girl was doing such, and she was
killed in a head-on collision. On her tombstone was the letters "smh", for
"shaking my head".
If I have to call or text, I pull off the road, and put the car in PARK.
Then, I'm doing it safely, and the cops can't touch me.
I had originally considered a hands free option with the car, but now, I
just decline the call if it comes in (especially if I don't recognize who
it is). For those I recognize, I will find a spot to pull off the road,
to finish the conversation, or I ask them if I can call them back in a
few minutes.
GP> Do you have a local volunteerism or seniors' organisation where you
GP> could request for a volunteer driver?
Not to my knowledge.
GP> Yup; Luckily you have internet & ham to stay connected to the human
GP> race in a covid-safe way!
And the BBS.
GP> I wush you well, my friend. & safety & success with the eye surgery
GP> (is it cataract-prevention in the second eye?)
I didn't have any complication after the first Yag Laser Surgery, which
is common after cataract surgery. But, they noted that "as with any
procedures, there are risks of complications".
A friend has offered financial help, where I could delay the sale of
the car. But, in the meantime, the deal gets worse, so what night driving
I do will be extremely limited and local. At least when I go out, it's on
a Saturday evening...and this weekend, most of the traffic will be more
toward the midtown section, with a college football game, and I'll be in
the southwest part of the city.
Obviously, if I get reduced sight in the eye (I pray that doesn't happen),
that I will have no choice, but to quit driving.
At least without a car, there won't be any more payments for repairs,
gasoline, flat tires, dead batteries, catalytic converter theft, insurance, etc.
Daryl
... Ah'm Legorn of Borg. Prepare, Ah Say, Prepare to be assimilated, son.
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