Ever more confident that nobody is paying attention
Return to DiscussionsA few days ago I started a 320 mile southbound trip on a sunny 30 degree F morning, wearing sweats, my coat in the back seat of the car. The solar gain through the windshield warmed the car more than I like. So before long I slipped out of my shoes , sweat pants and shirt and drove the next 250 miles completely bare. Way easier to control my body temperature, without constantly adjusting the thermostat or opening the window to cool off. Soo comfortable. But my reason for posting is that passing cars on four lane highways never seems to generate any reaction, certainly no problem. So even a barechested guy in a sedan in cold weather can drive in this most comfortable way without a problem. At least in my many experiences like this so far. Its good
I have noticed also, that almost nobody pays attention to other drivers. About the only people I see even looking at me are truckers. (I used to be one, so I know, they are always looking in cars hoping for something to talk about). I have driven through crowded parking lots, through crowds of pedestrians, interstates, backroads, surface streets, even offroad, and nobody has ever had a negative reaction. I did have one female trucker catch up to me after I passed, and break out a phone to film me. (not sure whether her intentions were good or not, so I gassed it. ) Once, however, downtown it was very busy, I stopped at a light, and just happened to be immediately beside a parked car that was occupied. Once the occupant got out, she was so close to my truck, she had to be careful not to bump my mirror as she walked around her car. She looked in, but did not react. She then whispered something to her male companion and both looked at me and smiled, and he even gave me a thumbs up. Guess its not as evil as some think. At least I have been fairly lucky so far.