ps... head for the hills pictonguy, just in case you see a dumpy looking dragn sitting on your doorstep next month.
But don't worry, she's just passing thru!
But don't worry, she's just passing thru!
I've also done my fair share of country roads, but Interstate's straight thru are no problem. Doing a 6 hour trip to Quebec in August (used to be 7/8 hours for doggy stops)- be interesting to see how I handle it now.
Oh Casey, I agree! Driving anywhere on I-35 is ghastly. I am not a drive lover, but is it too much to expect a little courtesy from other drivers? Being tailgated, cut off, and drivers who think I-35 is a race track. Yuck!
That sounds interesting. Please tell us more about Bluebonnets and BBQ Tour.I have routes on both the East and West sides of I-35 that are great. Very little traffic. You will have segments that are 70 MPH speed limits, interrupted by small towns where you have to slow down, and might have one stop light, but that's no big deal.
I used to lead a Bluebonnets and BBQ Tour every Spring when I worked for a car magazine. Great driving roads, and scenery.
CD
That sounds interesting. Please tell us more about Bluebonnets and BBQ Tour.
He's teasing you taxy. In reality he brought them up from Texas to the Bluebonnet race track and led them round and around 'n round again.
For all you others here, Bluebonnet's was a horse race track in the city of Montreal. Closed in 2009 after being in operation for 137 years. So mention "Bluebonnets" to a Quebecer and that's what they automatically think of.
WHA???? Sacrilege! Tabernuchi! Colin di bin bin! (all my version of swearing in French)Truth be told, I rode a horse one time, and decided that was enough. I'll take four wheels over four hoofs any day.
CD
My feelings exactly. On one of our trips to Aruba we thought it would be a cool idea to take a horseback ride on the beach. We agreed it was a lot more romantic to watch others do it on TV.Truth be told, I rode a horse one time, and decided that was enough. I'll take four wheels over four hoofs any day.
CD
WHA???? Sacrilege! Tabernuchi! Colin di bin bin! (all my version of swearing in French)
Your horse will always have your back!
My feelings exactly. On one of our trips to Aruba we thought it would be a cool idea to take a horseback ride on the beach. We agreed it was a lot more romantic to watch others do it on TV.
If you had gone to Blue Bonnet race track in Montreal, you wouldn't be riding the horse. You would be driving the buggy that the horse was pulling. It was all harness racing.Truth be told, I rode a horse one time, and decided that was enough. I'll take four wheels over four hoofs any day.
CD
I'm reminded of the last time I went riding. I was back visiting my parents in the San Fernando Valley, CA for Yule. There was a horse ranch not too far away. I went and rented a horse for an hour. I headed out of the paddock at a nice walk. The horse was definitely in charge and knew it. He walked me under branches on trees that I had to duck. He walked me up against the fence, so my leg was getting squished. At some point I got ticked off and decided that I wasn't going to let that horse do that to me. I didn't do anything other than maybe sit up straighter. That horse knew the instant I changed my thinking and then we had a great ride for the rest of the hour.Riding is wonderful! I rode a horse for the first time when I was about five. My uncle had an elderly quarter horse which would come over the the fence. I'd climb the fence and get on its back, grab a handful of mane, and the horse would walk around the paddock. When my uncle found out what I was doing, he forbade it. Well, that didn't work!
Horses are a lot smarter than you'd think. They know when they can intimidate you, and when they are not in charge. As with children, just be firm but gentle. I do not recommend spanking either children or horses.