I Have A Great Idea (And I Don't Get Them Often)

Since it is only a matter of time before Crazy George's ash tree falls on the garage, we should probably decide what sort of vehicle we would get to replace the cars when they are crushed.  Its always good to have a plan and since this is Akron we are still going to need some sort of motor vehicle.

Of course, the options are limitless.  We could just get new versions of what we already have, I do love my Jeep and have always said I would never drive anything else (Wrangers can get out of every situation).  Or, we could get something much more economic like our other car, a Kia Rio.  Or, we could get some German sports car like my husband always wanted.  Or, heck, why not try one of those new fangled electric things?  Oh, the possibilities....

After some thought, weighing and balancing the options and spending a little more time behind the wheel due to insane scheduling lately, I've made my choice.

I'm going to either find an old mail delivery truck or I'm going to import something from the UK.  Yes, I want the driver's seat on the right.  Here's why.

More people are riding their bikes in Akron.  I'm not talking about the guy that rides his bike because they took away his license.  I'm talking about honest to goodness bike commuters.  More and more people are choosing two wheels over four lately.  Its fabulous!  The trouble is, they have no idea what they're doing.

They're on the sidewalk.  They're going the wrong way.  They have no lights at night.  They run red lights and stop signs.  They squeeze next to cars at intersections.

No wonder drivers get so angry!  As someone who appreciates and applauds the cyclists' efforts, I get angry!

Clearly, these people need help.  That is where the mail truck comes in.

If I was sitting on the right side of the vehicle, I could help these brothers and sisters out.  When they squeeze between me and the curb at an intersection, I could fill them in on proper technique.   I could explain to them that I'm giving them space and making them visible to other cars by not pulling up next to them at the stop light.  I could tell them they don't need to give me a dirty look since I'm actually helping them.  I could give them free head and tail lights.  I could even pass out literature!  All this could be done without stretching across the passenger seat to roll down the window!  Since it's a mail truck I could even keep a stock of supplies like tubes, Allen wrenches, and what not in the back for when I come across a stranded one with their bike upside down on the side of the road.

Really, this idea is brilliant!  If I need to drive from time to time, why not assist some dazed and confused cyclists while I'm at it?