chelsea headingWellsir, it has been so long since I have last written that it is difficult to know where to begin. There has been so many different news items and things happening and changes to our world that it is very difficult to stay abreast and informed. However, since I am here now you will not have to worry as much as I can keep you informed of the important things.
For instance, most of you do not know what an honor Oklahoma has heaped upon itself as a state full of people. Right, I know there has been more than one but I shall tell you of this one which is of national significance. People in other states, and especially from places where they drive on the wrong side of the road, may question the ranking I am about to tell the world but, after very recent personal observation, I believe it is true. We are not at the top of this list and, unfortunately, we may even slip a little.
Out of the 50 United States (OK, until recently “united” but that is not my story) there are only 46 other states which have drivers who are not as rude as Oklahoma drivers. Yes, I know it sounds like bragging to have the 47th rudest drivers in the whole USA but we have managed to do that. There are some people who would foolishly say that the drivers in their city or region are even worse and should be counted.
Dallas springs immediately to mind as driving there could be used for punishment for major crimes. Sentence some convicted felon to a certain number of driving hours and the thought of having to repeat that sentence would probably cure most offenders. If that does not cure them, the next step would be to send them to Tulsa and have them drive north on Hwy #169 at 7:30 AM and then, after fifteen or so miles, drive back and start all over. Sometimes you may wonder where race car drivers go who have been suspended for serious track violations. Now you know.
Some years ago, before they ruined their highway system, we had a rental car in Ireland and drove all over that small country. Upon serious recommendation we did not go into Northern Ireland and I have always regretted it but then, I still prefer to live to sight-see another day. The roads were small, narrow and almost totally without a viable shoulder.
Greenery taller than our auto grew up within a couple of meters of the pavement. Being the driver, I sat on the wrong side of the car and had to grind gears (more than occasionally) with the wrong hand. Most of the Irish drivers knew where they were going (apparently) so there was very little need to clutter up the scenery with all those tacky road signs.
Huge lorries (large trucks) had very friendly drivers as they would come up on our car and get as close as possible and even race their engine to welcome us as we attempted to live long enough to see the next village. There were many roads which seemed like driving in a beautiful green tunnel. All that was a wonderful experience and had a few minutes of heart stopping occurrences. But if one combined our entire circle of Ireland into one 20 minute trip on Hwy#169 at 7:30 AM, even while driving with all things “backwards” and huge trucks trying to bully us, Ireland would lose in all categories.
But that is not to say there are no nice people in the Tulsa area. People will wait and allow one to enter if there is a long line and you are sitting waiting. Many times people will wait in a parking lot until you get situated before going on. There are many, many good people in this area but most stay home in the early morning or mid to late afternoon. Oh, well.
Dang! I forgot to mention all the construction.