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livetohike

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9. I feel the same way. The last time my Uncle drove

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Sat Oct 5, 2024, 07:25 AM

Oct 5

to see us, he said it would be the last time because he couldn’t drive for two hours anymore. He was 75 at that time. I’m 72 and driving 25 mi is a hassle 🙄.

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I've noticed in recent years that driving long distances (like 200 miles to visit a relative, almost all [View all] raccoon Oct 5 OP

Driving long distance in my 20's and 30's was so much fun. jimfields33 Oct 5 #1

It won't take away the physical ailments True Dough Oct 5 #2

same here..not so much any more tiring physically, but I just samnsara Oct 5 #3

I avoid interstates like the plague synni Oct 5 #4

I'm 75. I do grocery runs and doctor runs. Joinfortmill Oct 5 #5

Used to love road trips... MiHale Oct 5 #6

DC to NYC Bmoboy Oct 5 #7

I think you're very wise to pay cyclonefence Oct 5 #15

I know exactly what you mean! SilverDawg Oct 5 #8

I feel the same way. The last time my Uncle drove livetohike Oct 5 #9

I have always hated... 2naSalit Oct 5 #10

I'm 59 and can't long-drive anymore XanaDUer2 Oct 5 #11

Sing crazy songs GreenWave Oct 5 #12

It also depends on your car. drray23 Oct 5 #13

I used to drive long distances frequently -- job interviews, visits home, even interstate commutes for Summer jobs. eppur_se_muova Oct 5 #14

It was an adventure for me to drive cross country in my youth. Arne Oct 5 #16

When I was in my 20's, slightlv Oct 5 #17