I need to slow down!

MDC · Senior Member

I need to slow down!

turninggrey · MIP Old Timer

Outstanding MDC!
Was that not a great feeling knowing that you were just a citizen going a little fast vs. who they were looking for....a drunk! The interaction with your wife in your story is priceless! Greatful! You are a sucess story in action. Keep it up.
Tom

Jason J · Veteran Member

That's a great story, I still feel wierd driving at night because I rarely ever drove after drinking more than 2 beers (sounds funny but true) and I drank a lot, every day starting at 5:00 at night so driving after dark seems wierd. I've gone out several times just to "see the sights" after dark in the car and on my bike. A couple times I've seen a patrol car and think 'uh-oh" and have to remind myself I'm legal. It's been enjoyable but still feels strange.

Jason

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Hey Mark,

I used to get a lot of speeding tickets, in sobriety. I got in the habit of writing my goals out shortly after getting sober when I started my own business. Later I realized that I could writer personal development goals (as well as for financial and business). So in '97 I wrote a goal that I would drive within 9 miles an hour of the speed limit and not get any more tickets. I haven't had one since. I set the cruise control for 9 over or less and it works well, give it a try.

FlyingSquirrel · Senior Member

StPeteDean wrote:

Hey Mark,

I used to get a lot of speeding tickets, in sobriety. I got in the habit of writing my goals out shortly after getting sober when I started my own business. Later I realized that I could writer personal development goals (as well as for financial and business). So in '97 I wrote a goal that I would drive within 9 miles an hour of the speed limit and not get any more tickets. I haven't had one since. I set the cruise control for 9 over or less and it works well, give it a try.

Hmmm glad that works for you... I personally try to stay within 4 miles an hour of the speed limit whenever possible (I don't have cruise control), as it helps keep me calmer and more relaxed. It's safer too, and I get better gas mileage. For me, trying to gain that extra time is like saying I'm more important than other people, or I don't have to live by the rules, or I'm still not accepting that there are reasonable limits placed upon me in my life for good reason. I have to remind myself often that the journey is just as important as the destination, because I (or someone else) may not reach that destination if I'm going too fast.

Jane05 · MIP Old Timer

Sound like "Gratitude" to me.

I've just recently stopped freaking when I see one of our law guys behind me.

One of our freedoms!

jonijoni1 · MIP Old Timer

It took me years after several DUI's in my early 20's at the height of my stupidity and insanity, to not panic when I saw red and blue lights in my rear-view mirror.

I have to admit I do NOT go the speed limit now, as last summer my husband bought me a small Jaguar X-Type, with a STICK SHIFT!!! LOL Weeeeee!!!!! Bad girl though, I would like to keep my insurance where it's at, thank you!!

MD, I am so very glad you got to go on a date with your wife, and it sounds like you two had a good time. My husband and I started "dating" again after some serious marital strife. It has done wonders.

Dave Harm · Senior Member

Yup, Got more then my share of speeding tickets after sobriety. But amazingly, I've never been pulled over for a sobriety check...

TLH · MIP Old Timer

I love it when they ask me when I had my last drink, and I can tell them a date.

Dakota · Senior Member

thanks for posting this.

It is encouraging.

: )