The Cavilier is totalled...my dad loaned him the money to buy it...he still owes him a grand for that wrecked up car....Now my Mom has sold him one of her cars....a Jeep Cherokee for a Grand.....So falling off the payments is not an option....maybe walking to work or paying for a cab...he's just been coddled too long...and there's no "Daddy save me" available this time...harsh lesson for me and him, I guess.
Here's the flip, folks. He is graduating from High School in the next county over. It's a 20 mile drive to school each day. I have had to drive him during this down time. His brother goes to school in that county, too. Without my oldest driving....the burden falls to me. His job is about 25 miles from the house, too....Guess who's driving there? He has a car payment to make.....and insurance to pay on that car. Guess who picks up that tab if he can't work????Yours truly.....
It's no so much the last accident that is going to cost him...if that were the only infraction...probably a slap on the wrist and be on your way...But the Fourth....OUCH....He has to learn...and learn the hard way.
Well...I just got some very discouraging news. My 17 year old son, who just received his FOURTH moving violation a couple of weeks ago...is going to lose his driving privileges for a full year. In the Commonwealth of Virginia..your third demerit point conviction will result in your license being revoked for a year or until you are 18, whichever is longer. So, I have a 17 year old High School Senior that can't drive due to inattention behind the wheel. His first ticket came from changing lanes without checking the mirror and hit a pick up truck, barely reportable damage, but reportable nonetheless (3 points). Bought him a new car in June, he drove it the same day to MD, caught a speeding ticket in MD, 69 in a 55. He didn't tell me about that one. I found the ticket under the seat of his car, two days before they would have issued a bench warrant for his arrest. One month later, late for work, 74 in an 55, Careless and Reckless Driving. Court took his license for 90 days. DMV took his license for 90 more. One month ago, took him to court and appealed to the court for a restricted license so he could drive back and forth to work. Court granted the restricted license. Two weeks ago, driving in the ice and snow, lost control of his car, spun out, hit a State Police car, and slid down an embankment, totalled his car, he didn't get hurt. Careless and Reckless number two for that one. He was supposed to get his license back tomorrow. Found out that he has to have a Judges signature to get it back. Called my lawyer, found out that he is going to lose it for a year. Man, what a way to begin life after High School, with no license. Share this one with your teenager. He's lucky he's still alive, but he'll be on foot until he's almost 19 years old.
For all around hunting.....The Remington 870 Express...either in 20 Gauge or 12 Gauge....I would recommend the 20 Gauge version...I carried one for years.....comes up clean and quick.......lighter.....
If you want a large caliber centerfire rifle....The Remington 700 BDL or ADL....in .270 or .300 Magnum. Both are heavy hitters and pack maximum PUNCH. You've got to master your breathing and have a slow, steady squeeze on the trigger to use these big boys. Paired with a nice Leopuld scope......one nasty piece of equipment.....
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RE: what is your favorite sound?
the sound of a woman getting there.......when I'm bringing her......