I'm scared . . . I'm white knuckle posting . . .

[turtlespeed 212]

. . . Sitting Shotgun as my Permitted Daughter drives me up to Dallas. I think if I just read the forums I'll not get the jitters as bad.


Any suggestions?

Yes - I mean for keeping calm and not freaking out.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[LisaH 0]

Is this the first time you've driven with her?

You should probably be an extra set of eyes on the road instead of postwhoring.

Hang in there.

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[fossg 0]

For a true experience- teach her to drive a standard shift

[ZigZagMarquis 8]

I think a couple of stong belts of booze before y'all get in the car with her is in order.

[Andy9o8 0]

Been there, done that; have all the t-shirts. Just keep thinking to yourself, "I'm going to die...I'm going to die...I'm going to die..." ... and then when it doesn't happen, won't you feel great!

If you're nervous as hell, it will show itself in the demeanor of your supervising style, which will make the kid more nervous, which will affect her performance, which will make you nervous...well, you get the picture.

Think of supervising your kid as a student jumper first learning how to stay stable in freefall: RELAX.

P.S. - there is one other way: some people tend to be a lot tougher and less patient supervising their own kid's driving than they would teaching someone else's kid. If you're that kind, find a friend or relative who is also teaching his kid to drive, and make a deal with them: he will teach your kid, and you will teach his kid.

P.P.S - I like the booze idea, too.

[turtlespeed 212]

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If you're nervous as hell, it will show itself in the demeanor of your supervising style, which will make the kid more nervous, which will affect her performance, which will make you nervous...well, you get the picture.

I was watching, just pretend posting.

Two close calls a couple illegal lane changes and wide turn - but we lived.

Jack Daniels is my friend right now.

All said and done, it's good, she did well on her first big city driving adventure.
Dallas is a "sink or swim" experiance.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[JohnDeere 0]

What you doing in Dallas?

Nothing opens like a Deere!

You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers!

[turtlespeed 212]

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What you doing in Dallas?

Dad's 65th Birthday

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[kbordson 8]

(I'm guessing here.... but who taught her to drive? Was it you? Maybe THAT should scare you. )

[turtlespeed 212]

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(I'm guessing here.... but who taught her to drive? Was it you? Maybe THAT should scare you. )

Cut me wide and deep!

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[kbordson 8]

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(I'm guessing here.... but who taught her to drive? Was it you? Maybe THAT should scare you. )

Cut me wide and deep!

It's a pain that I know too well.

I took lil Marts girlfriend out for the day today... and heard "so THAT'S where he gets that!"

[shropshire 0]

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Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[billeisele 122]

hand her the phone and tell her to text me

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[Slappie 9]

I've ridden with you many times turtle. She can't be as bad as you.

"Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them."

[stitch 0]

Could be worse, Lisa Marie could be behind the wheel.


Count your blessings.

"No cookies for you"- GFD
"I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65
Don't be a "Racer Hater"

[skyh2omedic 0]

yeah that was scary-but the real fear came after she got her license and the first time she drove down the driveway by herself to head out.

"You can't teach what you don't know and you can't lead where you won't go"

[monkeygirl 0]

Off subject but -

Turtle - when are you coming back to the Farm??!! I'll make sure I'm there for it.

[futuredivot 0]

Next time I'm out that way do you want me to impart some of my driving skill and knowledge to her?

You are only as strong as the prey you devour

[MikeJD 0]

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Two close calls a couple illegal lane changes and wide turn.

Sounds like she'll fit in just fine with all those other road users.

[BillyVance 34]

I had a friend that needed to learn how to drive but never got the opportunity. She was 21 or 22 at the time and lived a hard-scrabble life with a boozer of a mom.

I must have done good as she never scared me (not quite sure what to make of that, given my reputation), but she passed her driving test with flying colors, using MY car.
Of course, fear is a totally different ball game when it's your own daughter, as I'll find out in 12 short years.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[tbrown 26]

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For a true experience- teach her to drive a standard shift

Absolutely ! She'll put the boys to shame and be able to drive anything. I've taught my wife, our daughters, and maybe half a dozen of the kids' friends to drive stick and especially the kids attain a kind of ninja status for it.

Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity !

[LisaH 0]

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For a true experience- teach her to drive a standard shift

Absolutely ! She'll put the boys to shame and be able to drive anything. I've taught my wife, our daughters, and maybe half a dozen of the kids' friends to drive stick and especially the kids attain a kind of ninja status for it.

LOL The reason my car was always being taken away. Racing the boys at lunch time.

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[turtlespeed 212]

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Off subject but -

Turtle - when are you coming back to the Farm??!! I'll make sure I'm there for it.

Hey D! I dunno - I'm going to need a vacation after this project is finished. I think I'll maybe take it in Georgia.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[Tuna-Salad 0]

the fact there is yet another female driver behind the wheel is scary enough without learning to drive a standard.

Millions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night.