Good for you, I truly admire this. I have lived in Manhattan for 48 years, and never had a car. The expense, the parking spaces, and just about everything else always seemed like an aggravation that I did not need on top of everything else in the city. I used to love driving, and I did it in several continents. I was the younger of all my friends to get his driver license in Paris back in the sixties. I was particularly good at parking in tight spots, and I became a "designated" driver when it came to driving friends out to a country house for the weekend. But now, I do not trust myself with driving anymore, and I'd rather get driven anyway. But I'm happy for you that you can still get pride and joy from doing it, and it sounds like it may be a contributing factor to your remaining "forever young".
About 25 years ago, I drove to Middletown, CT, to play a band gig. It was in the center of town and parking was scarce. I eventually found a space in the side of the road, but it was very tight. I wasn’t sure I could fit my car in, but I felt I had to try. Otherwise I would have a long schlep with my instruments. As I began my attempt, I noticed two middle-aged men staring at me. After some back and forth, I was just able to fit my car in there. After I got out of my car, one of the men congratulated me. He said that they were betting on whether or not I’d be successful. He bet on me succeeding because he saw my New York license plates.
I thought l was a pretty good driver but nobody else did! However, l was a fabulous Parker especially on the right side of the street and got “ others” ( not naming names) to agree to let me park when they could not. Almost all agreed l was amazing. But now that l’m much older l am afraid to offer my services.l am more vulnerable to the sneers or comments that would fly my way at the mere suggestion that l take over parking. So, now l just sit quietly and groan inwardly and suffer watching their thwarted attempts 🧐
I am so impressed with anyone who can parallel park, because I can't do it. I am so impressed with my sister's parallel parking skills at her home in San Fran, I just shake my head and say wow each and every time she parks lol!
Good for you, I truly admire this. I have lived in Manhattan for 48 years, and never had a car. The expense, the parking spaces, and just about everything else always seemed like an aggravation that I did not need on top of everything else in the city. I used to love driving, and I did it in several continents. I was the younger of all my friends to get his driver license in Paris back in the sixties. I was particularly good at parking in tight spots, and I became a "designated" driver when it came to driving friends out to a country house for the weekend. But now, I do not trust myself with driving anymore, and I'd rather get driven anyway. But I'm happy for you that you can still get pride and joy from doing it, and it sounds like it may be a contributing factor to your remaining "forever young".
If it's a contributing factor, I'll have to seek out tight places to park! Anything to seem forever young! Thanks, Francis.
About 25 years ago, I drove to Middletown, CT, to play a band gig. It was in the center of town and parking was scarce. I eventually found a space in the side of the road, but it was very tight. I wasn’t sure I could fit my car in, but I felt I had to try. Otherwise I would have a long schlep with my instruments. As I began my attempt, I noticed two middle-aged men staring at me. After some back and forth, I was just able to fit my car in there. After I got out of my car, one of the men congratulated me. He said that they were betting on whether or not I’d be successful. He bet on me succeeding because he saw my New York license plates.
Now that's sport parking for sure, when spectators are wagering on it! Also: NY PRIDE!
I thought l was a pretty good driver but nobody else did! However, l was a fabulous Parker especially on the right side of the street and got “ others” ( not naming names) to agree to let me park when they could not. Almost all agreed l was amazing. But now that l’m much older l am afraid to offer my services.l am more vulnerable to the sneers or comments that would fly my way at the mere suggestion that l take over parking. So, now l just sit quietly and groan inwardly and suffer watching their thwarted attempts 🧐
I’ll let you park my (old!) car! I didn’t know you had that skill!
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I am so impressed with anyone who can parallel park, because I can't do it. I am so impressed with my sister's parallel parking skills at her home in San Fran, I just shake my head and say wow each and every time she parks lol!
Didn’t you need to learn to get your driver’s license? Anyway, confidence is important. You have to believe you can do it!