tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post1325499537709621469..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: OZARK ROAD ETIQUETTEArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-43421143492402889262009-10-07T16:03:28.100-05:002009-10-07T16:03:28.100-05:00Sunny,
Totally agreee and that explains some of yo...Sunny,<br />Totally agreee and that explains some of your great photography.<br />Our roads usually have no shoulders so we just have to go Awww and get no pictures.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-72084602412552862332009-10-07T10:54:00.725-05:002009-10-07T10:54:00.725-05:00Other than when I have to be somewhere at a specif...Other than when I have to be somewhere at a specific time, I always take the back roads. Always looking for the perfect picture. <br />Drivers in the boonies are more polite and patient than in the city!<br />Sunny :)Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743103444717771768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-77968868148239547322009-10-05T05:42:48.378-05:002009-10-05T05:42:48.378-05:00Grayquill
Thanks.
What if you are cranky but you g...Grayquill<br />Thanks.<br />What if you are cranky but you go somewhere you don't NEED to be cranky and there is no one to make you cranky, are you still cranky?<br />Gotta go with your brother here.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-40875801857984784862009-10-04T21:02:32.754-05:002009-10-04T21:02:32.754-05:00Only you could write an interesting post about tra...Only you could write an interesting post about traffic and driving etiquette. But, I don’t believe you are right about all those patient Ozark drivers. Here’s my theory. Patient drivers are everywhere and nasty ones are everywhere. If you’re cranky going somewhere else isn’t going to make you not cranky – My brother who abides in outback country Virginia would vigorously disagree with me.Grayquillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118855928142920785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-54147151654709526202009-10-04T06:00:55.893-05:002009-10-04T06:00:55.893-05:00Sweet Virginia Breeze,
Thank you so much for stopp...Sweet Virginia Breeze,<br />Thank you so much for stopping by TNS. Welcome.<br />We are big time wavers here also but it almost gets almost ridiculous when you are on foot. Sitting on my front porch gives me all the upper arm exercise I need. Sounds like I am complaining, but I love it.<br /><br />Linda Starr,<br />You have seen all types haven't you? Glad to herer Texas is in the good guy mix.<br />We also pulled over for funerals in rural Florida and I was glad to see it done here, though it is nerve wracking with almost no shoulders. It is a sweet sign of respect.<br /><br />Lost world<br />Poor baby, you can have it. Sure don't envy you. Large city driving around the world is mainly for the brave.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-41476864761059311482009-10-04T04:32:52.859-05:002009-10-04T04:32:52.859-05:00Niiice! Lucky you is all I can say :)
Your post ma...Niiice! Lucky you is all I can say :)<br />Your post makes me wanna visit Ozark & enjoy the picturesque drive.<br /><br />Imagine the bang opposite of the scenario you have described & you can vaguely picture my city (Bangalore, India). But I enjoy driving nevertheless. These days its raining and I enjoy the drive even more..lostworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911417180097437196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-84891954101913039362009-10-04T03:15:40.598-05:002009-10-04T03:15:40.598-05:00Well I've driven in many places and Mexico Cit...Well I've driven in many places and Mexico City was really bad, 5 lanes in one direction and no one stayed in their lane and then the Baja with absolutely no shoulder and skinny lanes and big rigs coming from the other direction and me hoping they stayed in their lane. Country drivers are generally more courteous if they aren't driving to the big city to work. Texas drivers routinely pull over on the shoulder to let you by. In California pulling over on the shoulder isn't legal unless there are 5 cars behind you. Arkansas drivers were great, but when I first lived there I was caught off guard when a funeral procession of cars went by and everyone stopped in both directions right on the highway no matter where they were.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-73839733610254858712009-10-03T21:50:01.760-05:002009-10-03T21:50:01.760-05:00I hate driving in cities. I've lived all my l...I hate driving in cities. I've lived all my life in a rural area of Virginia and mainly travel on narrow two lane roads. In this part of the country everyone waves to everyone they pass whether they know them or not - just being friendly.Sweet Virginia Breezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880471609039337533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-15004024735962757352009-10-03T13:08:33.005-05:002009-10-03T13:08:33.005-05:00Janie B.
You bet Janie. Southern Hospitality is wo...Janie B.<br />You bet Janie. Southern Hospitality is wonderful to be a part of. Too bad we can't bottle it.<br /><br />Betsy,<br />The only draw city life has for me is shopping and I can get by with out it for long stretches. We are both lucky.<br /><br />OOLOH<br />"The middle finger signal might as well be listed in the California Driver's Manuel Book." Perfect for too many cities.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-81114380743694111292009-10-02T22:05:02.084-05:002009-10-02T22:05:02.084-05:00Driving there actually sounds fairly peaceful comp...Driving there actually sounds fairly peaceful compared to Los Angeles. Horns seemed to be used quite often if the person behind you doesn't think you are going fast enough....Everyone is in a HUGE Hurry here and no one knows the word "patience"....! Short fuses abound on The Freeways and the streets, alike. Nobody is curteous here---they are too involved with themslves and getting to where they need to go. The middle finger signal might as well be listed in the California Driver's Manuel Book! (LOL)<br /><br />I would love to see the Beautiful countryside there---I know it is Beautiful!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-14206098148121724172009-10-02T18:43:33.637-05:002009-10-02T18:43:33.637-05:00Hi Patti, There are so many advantages of living ...Hi Patti, There are so many advantages of living in a rather rural area, aren't there???? I would never want to live near or in a big city again. We just prefer the 'slowness' and courteousness of life here on the Cumberland Plateau.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63589427892136827532009-10-02T17:51:57.436-05:002009-10-02T17:51:57.436-05:00Hooray for the Ozarks and Southern Hospitality! I ...Hooray for the Ozarks and Southern Hospitality! I love our home state!Janie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931897043854080377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-48203924532552422322009-10-02T15:11:33.206-05:002009-10-02T15:11:33.206-05:00Carol,
I have been in Nashville and Pensacola and ...Carol,<br />I have been in Nashville and Pensacola and do understand. Hot Springs is on my list. Guess I should plan on going during the week huh.<br /><br />Pat,<br />Know what you mean. I have been known to go to Missouri in lieu of Little Rock for shopping. I will do my best to stay away from the Driving Hell cities you mentioned.<br /><br />Nitwit,<br />Oh how I know. Here we have such beautiful views and now way to capture them. That is why I loved riding a motercycle, always room to pull off when there are only 2 wheels.<br /><br />kenju,<br />We aren't quite as bad as WV but the first year I was here, I did have some breath sucking moments trying to enjoy the views and nearly veering off the road and down the mountain.<br /><br />4th Sister,<br />They really slow you down don't they? Snow birds were the scourge of Florida. Just wish I were rich enough to be one. I am old enough but that isn't enough. Need the coins.<br /><br />Wanda, <br />Actually that was a good stretch of road in the photo. Not my pic but I know where it was taken. <br />I know, when you find a good spot, pretty soon every one wants to live there.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-23885626360338267712009-10-02T14:14:40.219-05:002009-10-02T14:14:40.219-05:00If your road photo is a common example of the road...If your road photo is a common example of the roads you travel, well no wonder everyone is in no hurry. I live in a rural area too, but the the cities are advancing slowly but surely.Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-73958733756657502582009-10-02T13:54:25.216-05:002009-10-02T13:54:25.216-05:00well I had almost forgotten about driving on those...well I had almost forgotten about driving on those 2 lane curvy roads...Here we also have many snow birds driving around especially this time of the year...I know to always watch out for them. They are often older than dirt and richer than God...a scary combination....Sister--Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10376197705851886291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-83501503289466407562009-10-02T12:35:03.284-05:002009-10-02T12:35:03.284-05:00The terrain there must be similar to my home state...The terrain there must be similar to my home state of WV. If you take your eyes off the road there, you may find yourself plummeting down into a chasm you can't see the bottom of!kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-28048232259620815252009-10-02T10:21:29.348-05:002009-10-02T10:21:29.348-05:00Amen! from a fellow Arkansan.
My tiny complaint ...Amen! from a fellow Arkansan. <br /><br />My tiny complaint is usual lack of road shoulder for my SUV tank to safely park for photo ops of the always amazing scenery. I try to find driveways and pray someone doesn't come along with immediate need for access.<br /><br />Need for a place to park is hampering my getting a better picture of the new accessory sitting on Bull Shoals Dam in my FOTO FRIDAY Post. <:~)><br /><br />Enjoy weekend.NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-21698471194438811222009-10-02T10:17:14.064-05:002009-10-02T10:17:14.064-05:00So true, Patti! Little Rock drivers have a bit of...So true, Patti! Little Rock drivers have a bit of the Florida syndrome and it's not my favorite place to have to drive, but out here in the boonies, with few exceptions (mostly young folk), drivers are very courteous. My awards for Driving Hell go to Houston, TX and Washington, DC. I limit myself to those two simply because I have never been to California!! LOLPat - Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623638376731374600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-84795966929641407172009-10-02T08:52:53.056-05:002009-10-02T08:52:53.056-05:00Patti, having lived in and driven the streets of N...Patti, having lived in and driven the streets of Nashville, Pensacola and Hot Springs, all of which are mostly full of drivers from everywhere, I know exactly what you mean!! :)Carol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.com