Larry Hamm wrote: > > David Beierl wrote: > > > > At 06:53 AM 1/26/2001, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > > >I don't agree. I try to drive fast (bear conditions permitting). When I do > > >slow trips I can become very sleepy. You concentrate better at higher > > >speeds. > > > > Nice rationalization there, Andrew! I'm writing it down for future > > use...it has a nice ring to it. <g> > > > > d > > > > David, > You must remember where the writer lives (Australia). I live in the > Western US, and experienced the same problem during the energy crisis of > the 70's. We were used to cruising on the Interstates at 80-90mph, > except in Montana and Nevada, where there were no daytime limits. Then > we'd let it out a bit. When the 55mph limit went into effect, and we > only drove 65-70, it WAS quite difficult staying awake on the long runs. > I suspect Andrew lives in the more open parts of his country. I'm sure > you don't have the same problem when you must stay awake for all the > traffic, cops, etc. Keep in mind, we have some counties out here about > the size of New England, with maybe 75,000 people in them. > Larry Listees, My apologies to Andrew. I sometimes get confused about those countries "down under". He's NOT a native of Australia. He's from beautiful Antarctica! 8) Larry |
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