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What do you think about AAA and AARP services for traveling and towing services? Which one do you think that it is better? (AAA and AARP)
Yeah, we keep our vehicles in good order and gassed up, and can take care of flats and jumps ourselves. We had to call the tow truck for broken u-joints, transmissions that froze up, malfunctioning security system that killed the engine while driving (aack!), and engines that just go BOOM. :P I've even pushed some of my old cars off the road, one hand on the steering wheel, my feet on the ground (man, that old 72 Charger was HEAVY!)I don't belong to any traveler's aid organization, either, mainly because they are all set up for voice telephone calls, and I'm deaf.
First, I know how to change tires and handle most other vehicle troubles. Secondly, I think it's important to keep my gas tank at least half full and everything in the vehicle in good working order.
If I'm ever stranded in the country, I have insurance like Reba, so I text a hearie friend who will come assist me or send a tow truck.
I don't live in such a potentially harsh climate, so I don't carry all of those things. I keep a "space" blanket, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, knife, rain jacket, water bottle, folding chair, two kinds of flashlights, small afghan, pillow, and other stuff in my car. I can't carry my gun because I work in schools and government buildings.Agreed, Reba. Though not coming down on either side of AAA or AARP roadside services, I think this is still on-topic for forum with deaf drivers.
In Montana and Oregon last year, several drivers lost their lives being stranded. In the back of my car are always . . .
An extensive first-responder (first-aid) kit
Extra clothing, boots, and rain gear
A small mountain winter tent
A down sleeping bag
Canned food and water, and a Primus stove
Both an electric and a gas lantern
Matches and flint 'n' steel
A carbine and 100 rounds of ammo
Because I'm deaf, a marine Very pistol and six flares
I do carry a Bible in my Jeep.You might need one more thing - a wood cross in case if there is a vampire at night when you drive and get lost in the woods.![]()
I'm trying to figure how to do banning for Web for mentioning the cross and for Reba for mentioning the Bible, as I'm sure there will be many PMs urging two or three years bans on religious grounds.
In the meantime, I think you both should be thinking silver buckshot in 12 gauge scatterguns. Works for your vampire, your werewolf, your basic griz and black bear as well, not to mention carjackers. Kind of your all-purpose talisman.
But remember, I can't pack heat on school grounds....In the meantime, I think you both should be thinking silver buckshot in 12 gauge scatterguns. Works for your vampire, your werewolf, your basic griz and black bear as well, not to mention carjackers. Kind of your all-purpose talisman.
I have a conceal carry permit but it requires that we obey any "no guns allowed" signs. At the entrance to the college's parking lot is a "no guns allowed" sign. When I work at hospitals, it's the same situation.That's right. I taught at a backward country college where a dozen professors had carry permits and did, and at least half the male and female faculty had guns in their pickups in the parking lots.
:topic: You're right.Oops, this got off topic. Um . . . let's see . . . my silver bullets are good for those who can't control road rage, too.
How about getting your next car with OnStar feature?