A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving

12-17-2011, 07:17 PM

Since the Christmas holidays are fast approaching, and you may be attending festivities where alcohol might be served, I would like to share an experience with you about drinking and driving.

As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities on our way home from the odd social session over the years.

A couple of nights ago, I was out for a few drinks with some friends and had some rather nice Sauvignon Blanc. Knowing full well I may have been slightly over the limit, I did something I've never done before - I took a cab home.

I arrived back safely and without incident, which was a real surprise since I had never driven a cab before, and I'm not sure where I got this one

kelmac07 · 12-17-2011, 08:19 PM

This is a serious thing for real though...be safe & smart out there BOTL/SOTL!!

mkarnold1 · 12-17-2011, 08:23 PM

Could have paid for the night if you picked up a fare on the way home!

Ogre · 12-17-2011, 08:34 PM

Good One!!!

12-17-2011, 09:09 PM

Lol!!

RevSmoke · 12-17-2011, 10:14 PM

I do find the humor in the post - it was under jokes, so knew something was coming. I did have a chuckle over it.

But... on a more serious note.

I have had to deal with both sides of this issue as a pastor.

1) Family members grieving over the loss of loved ones killed when in an accident with a drunk driver.
2) The guilt of the person who had a couple and killed and/or permanantly injured someone because he/she decided to get behind the wheel when someone else should have driven them home.

In both cases, the emotional and physical damage are permanent.

Be safe people!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

12-17-2011, 10:39 PM

It was a joke, but this is a serious topic. Please don't drink and drive.

As they used to say, "The life you save, may be your own".

12-18-2011, 01:08 AM

MurphysLaw · 12-18-2011, 10:07 AM

That's a good one

, and one last PSA about drinking and driving, AAA offers a program called "Tow to Go" where they will take you and your car home for free during the holiday season. If you find yourself in a position where you need to use this call 1-800-AAA-HELP.

CigarSquid · 12-18-2011, 10:18 AM

Are local towing company does that, a free tow here in the valley.. It started a few weeks ago and last to the week after new years.

Be safe!

Taki · 12-18-2011, 10:35 AM

HaHaHa

ninjavanish · 12-18-2011, 11:11 AM

Here where I live there's a company metroscoot. Where you can make arrangements ahead of time, or even call them while you're out and if they can accommodate they will, but it's really interesting.

So the worst thing about driving out to a party or a bar and having too many and having to take a cab home is "How do I get my car back home?" Right?

Well, these guys have a solution and work in teams of two. One guy drives a car from their "base of operations" carrying the second guy with this little tiny fold up gas powered scooter.

So you make arrangements for them to meet you at said bar/party, and the one guy drops of the other guy with his scooter. He puts the scooter in your trunk and drives you and your car back to your house.

Then unfolds his little scooter and scoots his way back to their headquarters.

And it's only like $50 depending on how far they have to go. Which is really only about $15-20 more than a cab ride.

RevSmoke · 12-18-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjavanish

Here where I live there's a company metroscoot. Where you can make arrangements ahead of time, or even call them while you're out and if they can accommodate they will, but it's really interesting.

So the worst thing about driving out to a party or a bar and having too many and having to take a cab home is "How do I get my car back home?" Right?

Well, these guys have a solution and work in teams of two. One guy drives a car from their "base of operations" carrying the second guy with this little tiny fold up gas powered scooter.

So you make arrangements for them to meet you at said bar/party, and the one guy drops of the other guy with his scooter. He puts the scooter in your trunk and drives you and your car back to your house.

Then unfolds his little scooter and scoots his way back to their headquarters.

And it's only like $50 depending on how far they have to go. Which is really only about $15-20 more than a cab ride.

Here's another one. Two guys meet you where you are, one drives you home in your car, the other follows and takes him back to base.

Remo · 12-18-2011, 03:51 PM

Good reminder, please don't drink and drive

12-17-2011, 07:17 PM	#1
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving Since the Christmas holidays are fast approaching, and you may be attending festivities where alcohol might be served, I would like to share an experience with you about drinking and driving. As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities on our way home from the odd social session over the years. A couple of nights ago, I was out for a few drinks with some friends and had some rather nice Sauvignon Blanc. Knowing full well I may have been slightly over the limit, I did something I've never done before - I took a cab home. I arrived back safely and without incident, which was a real surprise since I had never driven a cab before, and I'm not sure where I got this one

12-17-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving This is a serious thing for real though...be safe & smart out there BOTL/SOTL!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!" Last edited by kelmac07; 12-17-2011 at 08:25 PM.

12-17-2011, 08:23 PM	#3
mkarnold1 Skol Vikings! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Mark Location: St. Charles, MN Posts: 1,015 Trading: (22)	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving Could have paid for the night if you picked up a fare on the way home! __________________ [Help out the troops!

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving Good One!!! __________________

12-17-2011, 09:09 PM	#5
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12-17-2011, 10:14 PM	#6
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving I do find the humor in the post - it was under jokes, so knew something was coming. I did have a chuckle over it. But... on a more serious note. I have had to deal with both sides of this issue as a pastor. 1) Family members grieving over the loss of loved ones killed when in an accident with a drunk driver. 2) The guilt of the person who had a couple and killed and/or permanantly injured someone because he/she decided to get behind the wheel when someone else should have driven them home. In both cases, the emotional and physical damage are permanent. Be safe people! Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-17-2011, 10:39 PM	#7
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving It was a joke, but this is a serious topic. Please don't drink and drive. As they used to say, "The life you save, may be your own".

12-18-2011, 01:08 AM	#8
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12-18-2011, 10:07 AM	#9
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving That's a good one , and one last PSA about drinking and driving, AAA offers a program called "Tow to Go" where they will take you and your car home for free during the holiday season. If you find yourself in a position where you need to use this call 1-800-AAA-HELP. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

12-18-2011, 10:18 AM	#10
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving Are local towing company does that, a free tow here in the valley.. It started a few weeks ago and last to the week after new years. Be safe!

12-18-2011, 10:35 AM	#11
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving HaHaHa __________________

12-18-2011, 11:11 AM	#12
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving Here where I live there's a company metroscoot. Where you can make arrangements ahead of time, or even call them while you're out and if they can accommodate they will, but it's really interesting. So the worst thing about driving out to a party or a bar and having too many and having to take a cab home is "How do I get my car back home?" Right? Well, these guys have a solution and work in teams of two. One guy drives a car from their "base of operations" carrying the second guy with this little tiny fold up gas powered scooter. So you make arrangements for them to meet you at said bar/party, and the one guy drops of the other guy with his scooter. He puts the scooter in your trunk and drives you and your car back to your house. Then unfolds his little scooter and scoots his way back to their headquarters. And it's only like $50 depending on how far they have to go. Which is really only about $15-20 more than a cab ride.

12-18-2011, 03:51 PM	#14
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: A Serious Post about Drinking and Driving Good reminder, please don't drink and drive __________________