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Went down with pops to stay at his friend's place on Sanibel Island. Had one day there. At dusk we swam very far out, even for me, in a mirrored glass ocean with glowing orange skies. It was the night before a hurricane with full state evacuation was scheduled to hit the next day.
Back on the road again.
The next late night I found him driving 55mph in the center and left lane with cars whizzing by on both sides honking. And to be honest I lost my temper when he wouldn't let me drive. He was the kindest person to every stranger he ever met, even the scumbags, and I used to think that as a flaw, a weakness, and thought less of him for it. I didn't know how to give benefit of the doubt and pick my battles back then.
That was my first experience with 'sun-downers' syndrome, and he was diagnosed with dementia shortly afterwards, succumbing a few years later.
There are all types. Most are oblivious with interior distraction but will move over eventually. Some don't care. Some don't realize. And sometimes some are trolling for a contest and a fight.
The most important thing is to get to B without damage to your vehicle or person and have fun doing so.
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Meanwhile other things are still happening.
Last edited by john70t; 10-11-2023 at 04:39 PM..
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