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    From George Pope@1:153/757.2 to Daryl Stout on Friday, October 22, 2021 12:14:09
    If I have to call or text, I pull off the road, and put the car in PARK. Then, I'm doing it safely, and the cops can't touch me.

    Depends om how aggressive their latetst funds grabbing campaign is -- they mioght cite you for distracting other drivers.

    I had originally considered a hands free option with the car, but now, I just decline the call if it comes in (especially if I don't recognize who
    it is). For those I recognize, I will find a spot to pull off the road,
    to finish the conversation, or I ask them if I can call them back in a
    few minutes.

    I don't get the hands-free is okay thing; you're still distracted! (not your eyes, maybe, but your attention is certainly not 100% on the road)

    Do you have a local volunteerism or seniors' organisation where you could request for a volunteer driver?

    Not to my knowledge.

    Start one? You can even join nextdoor.com & put out a request. (No harm in asking)

    At least without a car, there won't be any more payments for repairs, gasoline, flat tires, dead batteries, catalytic converter theft, insurance, etc.

    There you go -- focus on the positives. . . :)

    Your friend,

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    Cyberpope, Bishop of ROM
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    * Origin: The Rusty MailBox - Penticton, BC Canada (1:153/757.2)