Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I > I am certin that I function better and drive more safely on my medications > than without. > , this is so true! Pris ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 HI, I think it all depend on the degree of the problem and how much you need the medicine to function. I don't think that people with pain normally have much of a response from pain meds others than having them help with pain. Same thing with anxiety meds, not doing a lot other than help with anxiety if the people that take them need them. I have pain and I have anxiety, and neither the opoiods or the tranquilizers really cause me to be out of it or anything, unless I am trying to take enough to help me sleep, then I am normally just able to sleep or I am miserable. I am certin that I function better and drive more safely on my medications than without. jamie On 5/7/07, <kyrik@...> wrote: > > > Works differently for different people. I can defiantly drive safely > > while on ambien, it doesn't do much anything for me. > > > > Sleeping pills like ambien often don't work well for people that have > > significant anxiety. > > Same with me on Norflex and Vicodin. Doesn't touch my driving or any > other goings on... > > > > > -- Dolan Neenah, WI 54956 -- This E-mail message (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary, confidential and exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and erase this E-mail message immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I hope I can drive well and safely with all I'm taking because I go more than 100 mph, and I'm hopefully going to do it again this weekend. The problem so far is that something would come up to stop me from going. Now, if my hips don't get better enough, I won't be going this weekend, either. Bummer Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " Re: [ ] driving > > I > > >> I am certin that I function better and drive more safely on my >> medications >> than without. >> > > , this is so true! > Pris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 > Ok Dennis - if you are driving more than 100mph what do you drive? A race > car?? > When I had my new beetle, I loved to find a long srtretch of road and go 100 > - it was my favorite speed! >>>> > I hope you both have radar dedectors, lol! Pris ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Ok Dennis - if you are driving more than 100mph what do you drive? A race car?? When I had my new beetle, I loved to find a long srtretch of road and go 100 - it was my favorite speed! Rose betnden@... wrote: I hope I can drive well and safely with all I'm taking because I go more than 100 mph, and I'm hopefully going to do it again this weekend. The problem so far is that something would come up to stop me from going. Now, if my hips don't get better enough, I won't be going this weekend, either. Bummer Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " Re: [ ] driving > > I > > >> I am certin that I function better and drive more safely on my >> medications >> than without. >> > > , this is so true! > Pris --------------------------------- Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Small Business. --------------------------------- Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Dennis,.....Hope you feel better so you can run a few laps. Are you getting in storms your way? We've been having lots of storms, rain, and even a few tornado's, but again, were in OK. Take care, and my prayers are with you, and your family, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Yes, Ma'am, I am driving a 1966 Ford Ranchero on the drag strip. It gets there in about 13 1/2 seconds at up to 110 mph.I haven't put much money in it. I had almost everything to get it running as a 6 cylinder, but pulled that tired engine out and put in the V8 I built in about 1975 when I still had a good body. It's not hard to work on, so it keeps me flexible, energetic sometimes, and gives me goals to reach for. I look at it as therapy more than anything, but I can enter it in parades, car shows, cruise nights, etc, and meet new people. What more can I ask for? Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " Re: [ ] driving > Ok Dennis - if you are driving more than 100mph what do you drive? A race > car?? > When I had my new beetle, I loved to find a long srtretch of road and go > 100 - it was my favorite speed! > > Rose > > betnden@... wrote: I hope I can > drive well and safely with all I'm taking because I go more > than 100 mph, and I'm hopefully going to do it again this weekend. The > problem so far is that something would come up to stop me from going. Now, > if my hips don't get better enough, I won't be going this weekend, either. > Bummer > > Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 No, Tawny, where I live, the storms come through the Dallas area, straight at us, but it almost always weakens within a 10-15 mile area with us in the middle. We don't get any bad weather most of the time, except for lightning storms, and the really bad stuff goes to the south of us or stays north of us. Here again, we're blessed. I am glad to see that you are back with us. I hadn't replied with a welcome, but it was in my heart anyhow. I hope things get better for you. Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " [ ] Re: driving > Dennis,.....Hope you feel better so you can run a few laps. Are you > getting in storms your way? We've been having lots of storms, rain, > and even a few tornado's, but again, were in OK. Take care, and my > prayers are with you, and your family, Tawny > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Normally, I don't need a detector because I won't street race, I follow the rules and do my racing at the track. I have to admit, but I do some testing on a straight empty part of the highway, but never more than 80 mph. Then I shut it down to the speed limit. Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " Re: [ ] driving > > > > >> Ok Dennis - if you are driving more than 100mph what do you drive? A race >> car?? >> When I had my new beetle, I loved to find a long srtretch of road and go >> 100 >> - it was my favorite speed! >>>> >> > > I hope you both have radar dedectors, lol! > Pris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Sounds like fun Dennis and if it makes you feel alive that is even better!!! Go speed race go!!! Marsha Re: [ ] driving > Ok Dennis - if you are driving more than 100mph what do you drive? A race > car?? > When I had my new beetle, I loved to find a long srtretch of road and go > 100 - it was my favorite speed! > > Rose > > betndenpeoplepc (DOT) com wrote: I hope I can > drive well and safely with all I'm taking because I go more > than 100 mph, and I'm hopefully going to do it again this weekend. The > problem so far is that something would come up to stop me from going. Now, > if my hips don't get better enough, I won't be going this weekend, either. > Bummer > > Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 It's a real adrenaline rush, isn't it, Dennis? I was able to get my baby up t 120 on the back straight at Watkins Glen - the real fun is when you get to that 40mph turn at the end of the straight . . . God, I miss it. My knee can't handle the clutch, so I thought maybe I'd give in and get an automatic, but my neck and shoulders can't handle the weight of the helmet, and my back can't handle sitting in the car. Someday, maybe . . . I'm not totally giving up yet. On 5/9/07, betnden@... <betnden@...> wrote: > > Yes, Ma'am, I am driving a 1966 Ford Ranchero on the drag strip. It gets > > there in about 13 1/2 seconds at up to 110 mph.I haven't put much money in > > it. I had almost everything to get it running as a 6 cylinder, but pulled > that tired engine out and put in the V8 I built in about 1975 when I still > > had a good body. It's not hard to work on, so it keeps me flexible, > energetic sometimes, and gives me goals to reach for. I look at it as > therapy more than anything, but I can enter it in parades, car shows, > cruise > nights, etc, and meet new people. What more can I ask for? > > Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " > > - > -- South Pasadena, CA You can see my galleries at http://www.pbase.com/arenared986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Dennis, I just figured you had to be a racer! I knew a man in Clovis NM who had RA who did something similar to you with cars. He also was disabled with RA too. I got to know him because a driver (UPS) was rude to him and I happend to be a UPS supervisor. Another story of people thinking we are fine when we can't lift that 50 lb box like any other person.... I've got a fussy grandbaby in my arms - so I can't chat like I want LOL Race On! Rose betnden@... wrote: Yes, Ma'am, I am driving a 1966 Ford Ranchero on the drag strip. It gets there in about 13 1/2 seconds at up to 110 mph.I haven't put much money in it. I had almost everything to get it running as a 6 cylinder, but pulled that tired engine out and put in the V8 I built in about 1975 when I still had a good body. It's not hard to work on, so it keeps me flexible, energetic sometimes, and gives me goals to reach for. I look at it as therapy more than anything, but I can enter it in parades, car shows, cruise nights, etc, and meet new people. What more can I ask for? Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " Re: [ ] driving > Ok Dennis - if you are driving more than 100mph what do you drive? A race > car?? > When I had my new beetle, I loved to find a long srtretch of road and go > 100 - it was my favorite speed! > > Rose > > betnden@... wrote: I hope I can > drive well and safely with all I'm taking because I go more > than 100 mph, and I'm hopefully going to do it again this weekend. The > problem so far is that something would come up to stop me from going. Now, > if my hips don't get better enough, I won't be going this weekend, either. > Bummer > > Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Dennis, where do you race? I grew up in a dirt track racing family. I spent a lot of time at Devil's Bowl speedway in dallas/mesquite, and other area tracks. None of the guys ever got into door-slammers, just 1/4 mile oval. I used to have a z-28 with an L-88 engine in it. I was the only mom in our neighborhood to be threatened with a noise violation ticket (ZZ Topp Fandango.) Go Dennis! -- In , <betnden@...> wrote: > > I hope I can drive well and safely with all I'm taking because I go more > than 100 mph, and I'm hopefully going to do it again this weekend. The > problem so far is that something would come up to stop me from going. Now, > if my hips don't get better enough, I won't be going this weekend, either. > Bummer > > Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " > > Re: [ ] driving > > > > > > I > > > > > >> I am certin that I function better and drive more safely on my > >> medications > >> than without. > >> > > > > , this is so true! > > Pris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 In the 60's, I helped as pit crew for an asphalt round track car, and every Sunday had to replace the right front suspension from his hitting the wall. I never did have much of a love of round racing. I ran mostly at San Dragway in the 60's and ran at the Great Lakes Dragway near Chicago. Since moving back to TX after my military days, I started running at the Hallsville Drag Strip until it shut down, and practicing at the I-20 Raceway until it, too, closed. Now I'll have to go to Rusk, which is below Tyler, Cedar Creek near Gunbarrel City, Paris Drag Strip, or Red River Raceway in Gilliam LA, just north of Shreveport. It's a long way to travel, but I made a promise to a man a number of years ago, but haven't been able to fulfill it because of problems at home, so I'm going to do it this weekend if at all possible. I don't like passing on my word, so I've got to do it! Dennis in Eastexas " Go, Speed Racer! " [ ] Re: driving > Dennis, where do you race? I grew up in a dirt track racing family. > I spent a lot of time at Devil's Bowl speedway in dallas/mesquite, > and other area tracks. None of the guys ever got into door-slammers, > just 1/4 mile oval. I used to have a z-28 with an L-88 engine in it. > I was the only mom in our neighborhood to be threatened with a noise > violation ticket (ZZ Topp Fandango.) Go Dennis! > -- In , <betnden@...> wrote: >> >> I hope I can drive well and safely with all I'm taking because I > go more >> than 100 mph, and I'm hopefully going to do it again this weekend. > The >> problem so far is that something would come up to stop me from > going. Now, >> if my hips don't get better enough, I won't be going this weekend, > either. >> Bummer >> >> Dennis in Eastexas >> " It's not Rocket Surgery " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Dennis,.....You are lucky to miss the bad weather. I think we get it all this way. Were still getting rain, and we can't get too much more, I'll have to buy a boat. I'm glad to be back on the group. I feel better when I'm doing something, hey we got to take are mind off this mess some of the time. I hope you have a lovely weekend. Let us know how it goes, hope your feeling better, Tawny > > No, Tawny, where I live, the storms come through the Dallas area, straight > at us, but it almost always weakens within a 10-15 mile area with us in the > middle. We don't get any bad weather most of the time, except for lightning > storms, and the really bad stuff goes to the south of us or stays north of > us. Here again, we're blessed. > > I am glad to see that you are back with us. I hadn't replied with a welcome, > but it was in my heart anyhow. I hope things get better for you. > > Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " > > [ ] Re: driving > > > > Dennis,.....Hope you feel better so you can run a few laps. Are you > > getting in storms your way? We've been having lots of storms, rain, > > and even a few tornado's, but again, were in OK. Take care, and my > > prayers are with you, and your family, Tawny > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 My oldest daughter lives in Gunbarrel City, and my youngest used to do Young Life in Hallsville, she goes to school in Marshall. Good luck, maybe we can come watch you sometime when you're running! > >> > >> I hope I can drive well and safely with all I'm taking because I > > go more > >> than 100 mph, and I'm hopefully going to do it again this weekend. > > The > >> problem so far is that something would come up to stop me from > > going. Now, > >> if my hips don't get better enough, I won't be going this weekend, > > either. > >> Bummer > >> > >> Dennis in Eastexas > >> " It's not Rocket Surgery " > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 I am looking at getting hand controls. What are the laws about this? I am from Illinois. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Wow, I thought it would be as simple as doing a google search for " Illinois DMV Hand Controls " . It's easier to get price quotes from GEICO or Progressive than it is to find informtion. I live in California, so I did a google search for " California DMV Hand Controls " and got an almost identical site, with the same ads from GEICO and Progressive. Different rules, but still no info on hand controls. Interesting. O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 MY SON IS 19 AND HAS A DRIVERS LICENCE. HE THINKS HE IS PREPARED, BUT WE STILL THINK HE NEEDS TO PRACTICE A LONG LONG TIME BEFORE WE GIVE HIM THE CAR SO HE DRIVES ALONE. I HAVE A DISCUSSION ABOUT DRIVING, EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON, UNTIL HE LOST HIS DRIVERS LICENCE, WHICH WAS ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. CONVENIENTLY I CANNOT FIND THE PAPERS SO THAT HE CAN GO AND REPLACE IT. WHAT SHOULD I DO? LMB From: <cindyelgamal@ sbcglobal. net>Subject: RE: ( ) driving Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 5:47 PM I know I have commented that my 18 yo finally got his driver’s license in December after having a permit and numerous driving lessons from the age of 15½. I had refused to ride with him even though my ex-husband kept telling me he is a good driver (my excuse being my nerves can’t handle it after already doing this with his much older sister and brother). Well, yesterday he was at my house and we needed to run to the store to get my step-daughter a birthday card. After much coaxing he convinced me to ride with him. I was very pleasantly surprised! He is a pretty good driver – my only comments to him were to slow down a couple of times and that he needed to have more consistent pressure on the gas pedal for a smoother, less jerky ride. Later, I even let him drive us to meet my husband for dinner. From: [mailto:AspergersSu pport@group s.com] On Behalf Of Patti JourneySent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:38 PM Subject: ( ) driving My son is 18 and has a driving permit too. I have just started taking him driving every day. We were both nervous at first, I still am, lol, but he is doing very well. He keeps asking me if he is ready to drive on his own, he is not, but I'm hoping one day he will be able to. I think it is going to take a longer than he hopes. I'm happy that he has the will to want to get his license. I want him to be responsible as much as possible. Just going to take a little longer than people he knows. pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Great news! I'm glad he is improving! RoxannaAutism Happens RE: ( ) driving I know I have commented that my 18 yo finally got his driver’s license in December after having a permit and numerous driving lessons from the age of 15½. I had refused to ride with him even though my ex-husband kept telling me he is a good driver (my excuse being my nerves can’t handle it after already doing this with his much older sister and brother). Well, yesterday he was at my house and we needed to run to the store to get my step-daughter a birthday card. After much coaxing he convinced me to ride with him. I was very pleasantly surprised! He is a pretty good driver – my only comments to him were to slow down a couple of times and that he needed to have more consistent pressure on the gas pedal for a smoother, less jerky ride. Later, I even let him drive us to meet my husband for dinner. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Patti JourneySent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:38 PM Subject: ( ) driving My son is 18 and has a driving permit too. I have just started taking him driving every day. We were both nervous at first, I still am, lol, but he is doing very well. He keeps asking me if he is ready to drive on his own, he is not, but I'm hoping one day he will be able to. I think it is going to take a longer than he hopes. I'm happy that he has the will to want to get his license. I want him to be responsible as much as possible. Just going to take a little longer than people he knows. pj No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1558 - Release Date: 7/17/2008 9:56 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Sounds like you did not have a good experience with a driving school, Patti. Fortunately, our experiences were totally different. We live in Sugar Land which is near Houston and Tyler took lessons several times from a driving school here. They were very good with him and, in fact, when he took additional lessons they tried to place him with the same instructor for consistency. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Patti Journey Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:57 PM To: Subject: ( ) driving My son received his learning permit through a driving school, cost us around $268, but they expected him to already know how to drive and he didn't, I mean that's why we were paying them. lol They took him driving eight times and then said we would have to do the rest, they didn't have time. I don't know if anyone else had this experience, just thought I'd warn ya. I guess it made it easier for him to get his permit, but other than that it just didn't seem worth the money. pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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