i've been sliding all over the place... intentionally. since it's the first time this winter we've had slick streets, i'm still getting back in the swing of making my car go where i want it to go. earlier this year, i lived on the southern most part of town. there, people have money (or debt) and keep their cars in garages. this leaves the streets more open and readily available to be rally raced on. but now, living in the central part of town, houses are smaller and closer together. there isn't a great population of people having money. there are lots of renters too. this makes for streets lined with many cars. so i can't slide around as much.
these skills aren't solely used for entertainment. the other night at work, i drove right past the house to which i was to deliver a pizza. since i want to get the pizzas to places as soon as possible, i don't like taking time for a three-point turnabout. i came to an intersection very near and crowded right, kept up speed, turned the wheel way left, gave it more gas, and pulled the E brake. as the back end came around, i quickly began turning the wheel back. careful not to hit the brakes, as this causes you to NOT have control, i kept on the gas. with a slight, and perfect i might add, fishtail later, i was going the other way. it took only seconds and i never came to a stop. the customer was grateful the pizza showed up in a timely manner. they were not informed of my driving antics. but i always tell people "i got here as fast as i could for you." i see most people appreciate that.
i'd like to make it down to the south end of town, where the roads are car baron and windy. if only i had a helmet and numbers on the side of my car.
cheers!
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