Dear
Freddie,
Here are some things I've learned
after driving over 12,000 km while
exploring the U.S. Southwest and
northern BC. Some of these are just
cumulative observations, but after
these trips, I'm close to believing
some stereotypes.
1. If it says "World Famous"
on the sign, it ISN'T.
2. To all deer along
interstate/provincial highways: You
CAN'T make it across
the highway.
3. If you say "I can make it to the
next rest stop", the next one will be
CLOSED.
4. To all raccoons: See note to deer
above.
5. Traffic observations #1
- People going 10 miles slower than
the posted speed limit, and refusing
to mover over, tend to be older women.
6. Traffic observation #2
- People violating the HOV/carpool
rules in heavy traffic, and driving
solo tend to be younger men in pickups
or middle-aged men in Corvettes. (Now
these guys could have had unseen
babies with them, and still be
legal...)
7. Traffic observation #3
- People driving with their foot/feet
on the dashboard tend to be younger
women.
8. Vicious circle -
Need for caffeine vs. need for
restroom stops...
Of
course nothing I visited in the
southwest U.S. had a great beach or a
great all inclusive resort.
Happy Selling as the sun season heats
up (and the weather cools down).
Dave Emery
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