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Cathie G

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They wouldn't be so bad if people used their indicators to let other drivers which exit they're taking. It amazes me how many drivers don't indicate at junctions. I think it's illegal in Australia and I think it would be much safer if it was here too. It's second nature to me but younger drivers can't be bothered. Some don't even indicate when changing lanes on motorways etc which often causes accidents.
Wow it's just a part of our traffic laws that you indicate which way you want to go here. You can get a misdemeanor and a fine for not using your turn signal.
 

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It isn't illegal there? That's weird.
I checked and it is illegal here with fines and penalties, but it's not enforced. You would think that with all the cameras on roads now they'd be spotted.
You have to be a mind reader to know what some drivers are going to do next.
 

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I was told by FBI people that in US cameras are used mostly for taking pictures of the license plates.... And it looks like true.
Yes unless a police officer sees you and wants to check you out nothing usually happens. However, they can so it's best to use a turn signal when they are around. They could be just driving around looking to make money for our city.
 

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We are in beautiful downtown Waterboro South Carolina this morning after spending the night here on our way home. The map says 600 miles....it will probably take 2 days since we are driving Kerry's Dad in his 15 year old car that we don't drive faster than 65mph. In other words, a trip from he-ll. Watching her family interact is like watching chickens in a room with a glass floor. Exhausting. I don't know how long 5 edibles will enable patience but it likely won't get me home. LOL

God, Grant me the serenity......



Enjoy the day guys. If and when we do get home eventually I'll post a wedding pic or two.
You should have pocketed what Thumper wanted to give you..🤪
 

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Good evening everyone!

I didn't say this but one of my Piano Teaching friends of thirty-three years was diagnosed with a brain tumour and she moved into a nursing home last Thursday. She is in her late eighties but it makes no difference because the last time I saw her she looked quite well

Natrah
 

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Who is Thumper?
He is a friend of mine that lives one street over from me. When Jeff was here Saturday. We went to Thumpers house so Jeff could meet him. Thumper has quite a few older motorcycles like Jeff. I knew Jeff would appreciate Thumpers collection. Thumpers real name is Paul but got the nickname because he was a bouncer at a biker bar. He you got out of line and started problem at the bar. Paul would try and settle you down. If that didn't work, he would thump(punch) you with his fists. Hence the name Thumper. 🤣
 

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We are in beautiful downtown Waterboro South Carolina this morning after spending the night here on our way home. The map says 600 miles....it will probably take 2 days since we are driving Kerry's Dad in his 15 year old car that we don't drive faster than 65mph. In other words, a trip from he-ll. Watching her family interact is like watching chickens in a room with a glass floor. Exhausting. I don't know how long 5 edibles will enable patience but it likely won't get me home. LOL

God, Grant me the serenity......



Enjoy the day guys. If and when we do get home eventually I'll post a wedding pic or two.
I don't know why I didn't let you drive my other power chair. That would have been better than you walking to Thumpers house.
 

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He is a friend of mine that lives one street over from me. When Jeff was here Saturday. We went to Thumpers house so Jeff could meet him. Thumper has quite a few older motorcycles like Jeff. I knew Jeff would appreciate Thumpers collection. Thumpers real name is Paul but got the nickname because he was a bouncer at a biker bar. He you got out of line and started problem at the bar. Paul would try and settle you down. If that didn't work, he would thump(punch) you with his fists. Hence the name Thumper. 🤣
And here I thought you were talking about bunny treats.😊
 

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friend of mine that lives one street over from me
1 street? Try 3/4 mile in the searing heat and sun....the Bataan death march. LMAO

Paul is a lot like Ray.....he couldn't have been more accommodating. We had a nice time BS' ing and solving the world's problems in an hour. It sure beat the wedding activities that I avoided. Im the "plus 1" and not needed in those situations.

So we saw something we never saw before. We saw a dead alligator on the side of the road in South Carolina...a frigging dead GATOR! Last Fall we saw a dead bear and this trip we see a dead alligator. Very strange. There could be a real penalty for trying to pee in the brush by the side of the road!

OK...coming home Weds and yes we did make it Weds night. Kerry hit a large wood chock laying in her lane. I was awakened by the explosion of wood and splinters shooting from the under sides of the car. The car was heavily loaded and Kerry mistakenly thought she would straddle the wood but it hit the underside. The car began sounding different. LOL
I checked it as best i could and took over driving duties while Kerry called my local mechanic from North Carolina. He was great and i took it up yesterday morning to fix. The Y pipe got fubared. He should have it done today. At least the $ that I was going to have to spend for 2 hotel rooms can be reapplied to the repair.

Some days we are just the hydrant...
 

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Same here! How's Razberri Cathie?

Natrah
Oh geesh 😜 she's having her thing so she's all up around my feet 😭. She's just pure temptation for Mr Fre too. He loves to chase her even though that's against the rules and the race is on. I haven't figured out which one is the winner yet But she is getting her exercise🙃😉 Finally . She enjoys trying to sneak dog food, steal Mr Fre's toys, take over his kennel etc and etc...Sooo she's probably ok. . She'll be 9 years October.😊
 

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I'm going crazy over plantain lately. So I've been checking out recipes on utube. I've been wanting to learn how to cook it for years. At least 20. I have a friend from Ghana that showed me exactly how. He's unleashed another plantain lover on the world yum yum yum yum yum! I can't wait to go grocery shopping tomorrow. I'm getting a bunch of plantains and a deep fryer. And don't tell me anything about it's going to make me fat. I don't care.😜
 

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I'm going crazy over plantain lately. So I've been checking out recipes on utube. I've been wanting to learn how to cook it for years. At least 20. I have a friend from Ghana that showed me exactly how. He's unleashed another plantain lover on the world yum yum yum yum yum! I can't wait to go grocery shopping tomorrow. I'm getting a bunch of plantains and a deep fryer. And don't tell me anything about it's going to make me fat. I don't care.😜
Sounds delicious!!!! 😋
 

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