Driving tip of the day..

[Hoss]

That's kinda what happened to the driver that rear ended me about a month ago. A big truck traveling in front of him turned and exposed by truck stopped because the car in front of me was waiting to turn left. We never saw the accident coming. Naturally, I jumped out my truck, fell to the ground writhing in pain, and demanded to speak to a lawyer. Oh wait, no I didn't. On a positive note, I think the impact, which was about 35 mph, actually helped some muscle injuries I had. Funny.

So that's why you talk to yourself.

Sorry, pretty sappy attempt at humor.  Carry on.

[guido911]

So that's why you talk to yourself.

Sorry, pretty sappy attempt at humor.  Carry on.

Not talking to myself, just needed a good lawyer. As for talking to myself, there are psych reasons for this and my meds ran out. Self-deprecation rocks.

[Hoss]

Not talking to myself, just needed a good lawyer. As for talking to myself, there are psych reasons for this and my meds ran out. Self-deprecation rocks.

Does that mean you have the ability to cross-examine yourself during trials?  I'm guessing that's quite a draw in the courthouse...

[guido911]

Does that mean you have the ability to cross-examine yourself during trials?  I'm guessing that's quite a draw in the courthouse...

True story. I have written tons of briefs over my career, mostly as part of the defense bar. About 4 months ago, a former colleague and friend filed a brief nearly word for word identical to one of those briefs. He even told me he was going to file one of my briefs against me before he filed it. I literally was arguing against myself--and my friend almost won. I think all the lawyers in the case knew what was going on.

[heironymouspasparagus]

True story. I have written tons of briefs over my career, mostly as part of the defense bar. About 4 months ago, a former colleague and friend filed a brief nearly word for word identical to one of those briefs. He even told me he was going to file one of my briefs against me before he filed it. I literally was arguing against myself--and my friend almost won. I think all the lawyers in the case knew what was going on.

As I have said before....

Roses are red...
Violets are blue...
I'm schizophrenic...
And so am I!



Don't forget to donate a toy or two to the Salvation Army!  Or the Marines Toys for Tots!  (They seem to be down this year.)

[guido911]

As I have said before....

Roses are red...
Violets are blue...
I'm schizophrenic...
And so am I!



Don't forget to donate a toy or two to the Salvation Army!  Or the Marines Toys for Tots!  (They seem to be down this year.)

Will do. And more for the Eastern Oklahoma Food Bank. No child should go hungry at this time of year. And if any TNFer regular knows of a needing family, PM me.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Will do. And more for the Eastern Oklahoma Food Bank. No child should go hungry at this time of year. And if any TNFer regular knows of a needing family, PM me.

If you want to do something specific/targeted, and don't get good leads from your note, I would strongly recommend talking to the Salvation Army.  They have excellent "screening" process to ensure the situation is warranted.  (Marines used to, for many years - don't know about today/last  couple years - would give all the leftover Marine toys to the SA.)

And my comment about toys was NOT just for guido - he has said he is deeply involved and I believe him - that and this is to everyone looking for a great way to make a little difference in someones life and feel really good about it, without a really huge amount of time;
The SA  ALWAYS needs volunteers to help with the Angel Tree and their Christmas food program.  (I will be gone on distribution day in December or I would be there.)  They can use continuous help every day through the entire Christmas season.  Perfect opportunity to get out of the house and out of the 'significant other's' hair if retired, or excellent way to keep busy and get your mind off your troubles if laid off, or have some free time off if a student.

And yes, if you work the day when they hand out toys and food, you will see people driving up in large luxury SUV's to pick up stuff.  Ignore them, if you think they are undeserving.  (Some - very few - are gaming the system but many more are bringing relatives/friends/neighbors who don't have transportation.)  There are plenty of very obviously in need that will really touch you.

[nathanm]

True story. I have written tons of briefs over my career

I first read this as "written off tons of briefs over my career" and wondered what the hell it is that you're doing that leads you to so many brushes with death that you feel the need to deduct soiled underwear as a cost of doing business.

[dbacks fan]

I first read this as "written off tons of briefs over my career" and wondered what the hell it is that you're doing that leads you to so many brushes with death that you feel the need to deduct soiled underwear as a cost of doing business.

Sounds like my first experiences driving in California and Mexico.

[Hoss]

Sounds like my first experiences driving in California and Mexico.

Northern VA would qualify as well; driving I-66 at rush hour from the District out to Manassas is pure suicide..

[heironymouspasparagus]

I wrote off a brief once....

[nathanm]

I wrote off a brief once....

I almost did once myself, about two weeks after I started driving (without a license, I was a rebel  ). Protip: Don't drive cars with utterly bald tires around corners quickly in wet weather, especially when you have no experience behind the wheel. It can put you sideways across the road with your front end about 6 inches from going off a cliff.

[custosnox]

I almost did once myself, about two weeks after I started driving (without a license, I was a rebel  ). Protip: Don't drive cars with utterly bald tires around corners quickly in wet weather, especially when you have no experience behind the wheel. It can put you sideways across the road with your front end about 6 inches from going off a cliff.

I found that one out myself, just without the cliff.  However, I did conveniently learn shortly after getting my license (was 15 at the time) that before you go flying down a road out in the middle of the desert, hitting at least 90, make sure it's a through street. Stupid dead end roads.

[heironymouspasparagus]

I almost did once myself, about two weeks after I started driving (without a license, I was a rebel  ). Protip: Don't drive cars with utterly bald tires around corners quickly in wet weather, especially when you have no experience behind the wheel. It can put you sideways across the road with your front end about 6 inches from going off a cliff.

Funny you should mention bald tires....story time!

When attending Hale High School, friend had '57 Ford beater.  Many Friday afternoons after school, we would go to Bill's tires (15th Sheridan) and buy 4 "new" old tires with almost all the tread gone.  Went back to school, changed tires and then smoke the tires until ALL the tread was gone.  Yeah, a whole lot of work for little return - changing the tires 4 times after putting the tires on to start with.  But at that time, you needed "slicks" to make lots of smoke and screeching noises.  After that, would go down Sheridan to the BA, the out to Broken Arrow as fast as it would go (about 115 mph top speed on that car), cruise Main street, making a lot of noise and smoke - trying to tweak the locals.  Would then ride those tires until the next Friday, when we went to get another set. 

Would make an impressive amount of smoke and noise.

Slicks rule!

[dbacks fan]

heir, when did you graduate from Hale?