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Headin'... For That West Island Train  

Paulxx001 67H
8732 messages
25/1/2019 1h22

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Headin'... For That West Island Train

Yesterday, I was driving my car, with my blogging buddy, FrankeeZee. I was skidding and slipping my way, through that huge northerly snow storm, you might have heard about. We were headed to the train station (out in the west island), where FrankeeZee's younger cousin Joey, was waiting for us. If you know this city, then you'd know, how messed up, winter driving can get. If you know the city a bit better, you'd know - it's mostly about the drivers here. They're all crazy !

FrankeeZee was just, bringing his lips, up to that cup, of scalding coffee, he'd just bought ( a mile ago)... when I slammed on my brakes. I was probably going faster, than I should have, but then again - so was everyone else. I was completely surprised, when that... guy... in the black 4 by 4, in front of me, decided to actually STOP - as the light turned yellow. I was even more surprised, that he stopped so quickly. "Fricken 4 by 4's !" I thought.

FrankeeZee's coffee, had already spilled over the rim and burned his lips, even before I could say anything.

"We're going to hit this guy Frankee. We're going to hit ... Come on baby...! Give me some space...!" I pleaded, as we slid forward.

Sure enough... The guy with the black 4 by 4, gave me some space and just edged out far enough, so that when I hit him - I might have been doing, barely 2 miles per hour. We bumped, with a little jolt... and a swear word from FrankeeZee. The guy in the black 4 by 4, opened his door. I looked at FrankeeZee, unbuckled my seatbelt and reached for my wallet. "Damn..." I thought. And then...

That guy, in the black 4 by 4, flicked his lit cigarette through the blowing snow and turned to look at me. With a shrug of his shoulders and a thumbs up, he leaned back into his truck, and closed his door. The traffic light had turned green and we all moved forward. I was pretty sure, there was no damage.

"Well... You were lucky Paul. You drive like an asshole. Slow down. You remind me of my cousin Joey."

"I am driving the same, speed, as everyone else... And how do I remind you of your cousin Joey? He's on probation. He just got out of jail for the 10th time."

"It was the third time... and that's my point. In fact...I asked him about that. You know... seeing as all his friends are getting married and having a family and stuff... I asked him, if it didn't bother him. And you know what he says ?"

I looked at FrankeeZee and blinked.

"He says - 'Sometimes... you just have to focus on your career'."

I looked at FrankeeZee and blinked again."None of what you said, has anything to do with me."

"I liked that story Paul. At least Joey sounds motivated. And hey...look at you. I don't know if you're happy, with your job... or whatever. You're always so crabby around me. Why is that?"

As I turned to answer... FrankeeZee yelled out ; "It's a red light Paul. Put on your fucking brakes and stop talking to me."

I slammed on the brakes. FrankeeZee's coffee splashed up on my dash. And there, in front of me, was that black 4 by 4 ... looming... again- as I slid closer... and closer...

"Oh shit !"


...............................................
So...
Do you (did you), live for your career or does (did) family, come first?
Does bad weather stop you from going places or do you just go through with your plans anyway?


Most of the time, the drivers in this city are reasonable - sort of. Although... the odds were in my favour, that no driver, wanted to get out of his car in a snow storm, to check out a scuff, on a 4 by 4 . I slowed down , after that 2nd time. You can actually stop, reasonably well - when it's snowing as hard as it was - true !

FrankeeZee is a member and top blogger, of ™FOGCAF - Friends Of Good Clean Adulterous Fun
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People waiting (half frozen), at the West Island Station, near the frozen tracks, for that slow moving train. . .
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Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 1h23

When I was younger and even as I was first married, my career came first. Long, crazy hours, were spent at the office. 😨
As soon as I had kids though, I would say that family came first - most of the time. 😊
Does that make sense? I never regretted either decision. It felt natural to me.🤔


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 1h25

Well... unless I've got plans to go to the beach,🏖️ then the weather really doesn't stop me from going anywhere.
With such a long winter, over here, if I waited for perfect weather - I would never go anywhere. I'd be a prisoner in my own home. 🏚️
That hasn't happened. If you've got the gear, you can dress for anything... No ? 😊


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 1h59

Lol ... True about the drivers here... Although with the penalties for driving like an idiot going up, quite a few drivers have reformed . . . I think...
I took your advice, and I did drive slower in that storm. Thing is though... you can get slaughtered here, if you don't keep up... But I get your point.
Driving in snow storms is so much fun though. I mean - if you can do it safely.
I guess you don't like that wintery stuff when you're driving?


FMAOPLS 70F
27112 messages
25/1/2019 3h42

We don't really ever get any "bad weather" here. The roads in town may be icy once in a while, and then I drive like a turtle.

If there's a huge dump of snow, and it takes the plows a few days to get around, I can always walk 2 blocks to the grocery store for any essentials.

Otherwise, there's nothing I ever need bad enough that I can't wait another day or so, to go get it.

Check out my profile or and become a "watcher" of my blog FMAOPLS,to learn more about me, and for intelligent, lively, smartassy and fun discussion, with a little irreverence thrown in. "Like" or comment on my photos, and I promise I'll add more. Thanks.


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 6h21

Tell you what... I'll drive.. You pick the music. Soft road, loud music, blue sky.. oh and coffee.... ☕ What else could we ask for?.. Ok No traffic! I'll find the open roads! 🆗👌😊


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 6h25

    Citer FMAOPLS:
    We don't really ever get any "bad weather" here. The roads in town may be icy once in a while, and then I drive like a turtle.

    If there's a huge dump of snow, and it takes the plows a few days to get around, I can always walk 2 blocks to the grocery store for any essentials.

    Otherwise, there's nothing I ever need bad enough that I can't wait another day or so, to go get it.
You never get bad weather? Ooooo..... 😊😍
Can I come and live with you.. for a while..
I'm a really great cook... and I can do random gardening... 🍀🍒 I'll bring my own knives... 🔪🔪🔪


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 6h30

I understand exactly what you're talking about, when you mention shifting attention from career and then, back to family. Best of luck with those challenges... 🙂
I figured a Montana guy would be 🆗 with winter traveling.. 🚐
What's with your blog today stating that you're hibernating till spring? Lol 😁😎😱🏒🎿


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 7h36

Wow... That would have been an eye opener for me as well... Hmmm.. Well, you earned your retirement! 🙂
I won't ask you about stormy weather... I know you're a 'fireplace girl'... 😊🔥⚡🌪️


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 messages
25/1/2019 7h41

I had to find a manageable work and lifestyle balance while raising my kids. I was fortunate to have a good support system. Priorities do change as you move through levels of your career and the value of 'me time' becomes more evident.
I can handle heat, wind, rain, cold and snow but icy conditions do restrict my activities. Winter is not my favourite season!


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 7h55

    Citer sexyldy1000:
    I had to find a manageable work and lifestyle balance while raising my kids. I was fortunate to have a good support system. Priorities do change as you move through levels of your career and the value of 'me time' becomes more evident.
    I can handle heat, wind, rain, cold and snow but icy conditions do restrict my activities. Winter is not my favourite season!
True... Priorities change through time.. and support teams are great! 😊👍
You don't like winter? ❄️ What if you dressed up properly, and were invited by the right person.. to go for walk.. along a frozen, forest path...?
The reward is a hot tea chocolate (or tea if you prefer), and... well.. Never mind.. You said you hated winter... Too bad.. 😔😘


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 messages
25/1/2019 8h29

Family first .... and I was very fortunate to have an employer that believed that, too.

As for bad weather - anyone living in the northern climes knows that if you wait for good weather you could be shut-in for weeks! I will admit that I'm enjoying the option of staying in.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 messages
25/1/2019 8h34

    Citer Paulxx001:
    True... Priorities change through time.. and support teams are great! 😊👍
    You don't like winter? ❄️ What if you dressed up properly, and were invited by the right person.. to go for walk.. along a frozen, forest path...?
    The reward is a hot tea chocolate (or tea if you prefer), and... well.. Never mind.. You said you hated winter... Too bad.. 😔😘
I never said I hated winter. I love getting bundled up and going for walks, including hikes, knowing there is an appropriate reward when it's finished.


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 8h49

    Citer superbjversion2:
    Family first .... and I was very fortunate to have an employer that believed that, too.

    As for bad weather - anyone living in the northern climes knows that if you wait for good weather you could be shut-in for weeks! I will admit that I'm enjoying the option of staying in.
You're lucky that you had an understanding employer... 🏗️
True.. If we waited for perfect weather.. We'd be waiting forever..
Anyway.. I walked by your home last Wednesday and there you were - naked.. on your balcony.. Eeeee.. Woooo whoooo... 😊😜
You go girl! ❤️😛💕


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 8h57

    Citer sexyldy1000:
    I never said I hated winter. I love getting bundled up and going for walks, including hikes, knowing there is an appropriate reward when it's finished.
Bundled up? Appropriate reward?
A walk amongst the beauty of nature... is its own reward. Peace and tranquility clutching you like a warm shawl.... 🤗😘
Or were you referring to the hot sex by the fireplace.. afterwards. I've invited so many people over, what's one more. We'll have a party... 🎉😘🎂
Ever been in a jucuzzi when the air temp is - 15 ? Eeeeee.... 😱💞
No need for a bathing suit... It's optional... 🛀👙


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 9h00

    Citer superbjversion2:
    Family first .... and I was very fortunate to have an employer that believed that, too.

    As for bad weather - anyone living in the northern climes knows that if you wait for good weather you could be shut-in for weeks! I will admit that I'm enjoying the option of staying in.
Oh... and... It seems that I'm having a party at my place, after we're done snowshoeing in the forest..
You're not allergic to jacuzzi water.. Are you? 💕😱😘


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 9h34

Nope.. The CA thingy, pretty much says it all. Although.. You have your torrential rains, and storms.. Ooo and the earthquakes.. But I guess - your week, will pretty much be ruined, when that day comes... 😔🤔
I can hear what you're saying... about sacrifices... So... You would have been a nurse.. Well.. It would have been a worthy goal.. 😘😉
Hope there is a light down that tunnel there... for you! 💡


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 9h38

Thanks for having the patience to read this right side up story. Lol.. 😂📖
And no worries.. I'm a trained professional.. Drifting in the snow is quite a bit of fun. I wish I could show you..
If you like rides at Disney ... Well... It's like that... Except without the duck, and the mouse, or the Princesses or witches or any animals.. Oh and... take away all of the people. It's great! 😱😘


pocogato12 71F  
37235 messages
25/1/2019 10h07

Thank goodness what we got all day yesterday was not snow!!! i'D still be buried until Ground Hog Day. You should have seen the yahoos trying to plow the water off the street drain- uphill!!! We had flood warnings all day but the need for canoes to get to the mail box was rather alarming
My "New Truck" would go bumper to bumper with you any day

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Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 messages
25/1/2019 10h41

First off so glad you and Frankie Zee are okay you got to slow down out their Paul. You all are having some very treacherous weather. Stay safe out there, and as for your question MY FAMILY always came first no matter what!!! I hope you have a great start to your weekend..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 11h19

    Citer pocogato12:
    Thank goodness what we got all day yesterday was not snow!!! i'D still be buried until Ground Hog Day. You should have seen the yahoos trying to plow the water off the street drain- uphill!!! We had flood warnings all day but the need for canoes to get to the mail box was rather alarming
    My "New Truck" would go bumper to bumper with you any day
It's back to below freezing here, so all our rain is frozen.. Interesting stuff...
I'll bet your truck COULD go bumper to bumper with me.. But. being the gentleman I am.. I would let you go first..
That's a lot of rain!. Omg! ☔😱💕


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 11h24

    Citer Tmptrzz:
    First off so glad you and Frankie Zee are okay you got to slow down out their Paul. You all are having some very treacherous weather. Stay safe out there, and as for your question MY FAMILY always came first no matter what!!! I hope you have a great start to your weekend..
Thanks for sharing your concern. I am usually extra careful. There was just so much snow on the ground that I had to skid around....
We had rain at the end of the day.. and today it's all frozen up again.
But on the good side.. the sun is setting 1 minute later every day. 27 minutes longer since Jsn 1 It feels longer to me. Can you feel the days getting longer?
Thanks for popping in here! 😘😉💕


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 messages
25/1/2019 12h28

You were beneath my balcony and did not quote Shakespeare to me??! I am sorely disappointed.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 messages
25/1/2019 12h57

    Citer Paulxx001:
    Bundled up? Appropriate reward?
    A walk amongst the beauty of nature... is its own reward. Peace and tranquility clutching you like a warm shawl.... 🤗😘
    Or were you referring to the hot sex by the fireplace.. afterwards. I've invited so many people over, what's one more. We'll have a party... 🎉😘🎂
    Ever been in a jucuzzi when the air temp is - 15 ? Eeeeee.... 😱💞
    No need for a bathing suit... It's optional... 🛀👙
Actually I have enjoyed a jacuzzi / hot tub in the middle of winter. In fact, enjoyed it so much, did it more than once . I will bring the wine!


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
25/1/2019 13h01

    Citer superbjversion2:
    You were beneath my balcony and did not quote Shakespeare to me??! I am sorely disappointed.
I was in the forest off your back balcony, trying to avoid the poison ivy. It's dormant in winter. Right? 🤔
If I had been close enough to your balcony, I most surely would have quoted and recited someone... 🙂
Have you ever read Paulxx001? An eclectic 'wanna be' of the 'nouveau sexed'. 💕
He's quite full of himself. Moderately entertaining and periodically uses.. 3 syllable words..
But.. He can recite smut - if that's your style..
He also cooks a mean lasagna... amongst other dishes.. Requests...? Of any kind?
I'm flexible.. 😊😁


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 messages
25/1/2019 15h13

"He's quite full of himself. Moderately entertaining and periodically uses.. 3 syllable words.. "

I think I might enjoy being quite full of him, myself.....especially if lasagna and hot tubbing are included.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


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