Larry Hamm wrote:
>
> David Beierl wrote:
> >
> > At 06:53 AM 1/26/2001, Andrew Grebneff wrote:
> > >I don't agree. I try to drive fast (bear conditions permitting). When I do
> > >slow trips I can become very sleepy. You concentrate better at higher
> > >speeds.
> >
> > Nice rationalization there, Andrew!  I'm writing it down for future
> > use...it has a nice ring to it. <g>
> >
> > d
> >
>
> David,
> You must remember where the writer lives (Australia). I live in the
> Western US, and experienced the same problem during the energy crisis of
> the 70's. We were used to cruising on the Interstates at 80-90mph,
> except in Montana and Nevada, where there were no daytime limits. Then
> we'd let it out a bit. When the 55mph limit went into effect, and we
> only drove 65-70, it WAS quite difficult staying awake on the long runs.
> I suspect Andrew lives in the more open parts of his country. I'm sure
> you don't have the same problem when you must stay awake for all the
> traffic, cops, etc. Keep in mind, we have some counties out here about
> the size of New England, with maybe 75,000 people in them.
> Larry

Listees,
My apologies to Andrew. I sometimes get confused about those countries
"down under". He's NOT a native of Australia. He's from beautiful
Antarctica! 8)
Larry