New Rule

I was running errands in Joe’s truck today. One of my stops was at Ikea. As I entered the parking lot, JP called me. I picked up, driving to find a spot. I went all the way over to the last couple of lanes that were not full. No traffic, no one around. I pulled from one spot all the way through. I did not like my angle so I eased out. I was facing right, (not looking left) I turned right. The Mazda came from the left. She gets a new rear passenger door and we get a dented bumper.

The new rule is no more picking up my phone in the car. I kept thinking it was okay since I was in a parking lot. Nope, duh. There are so many things that go wrong in a car without cell phones. What if she had a child in that side of the car? I am just lucky that it was this minor and the woman is okay and so am I.

I went into Joe’s office to tell him at the end of the day. His processors begged me not to tell him until they were gone. I told him while one of his guys was in his office and hid behind him. Just the reaction I expected just less yelling. Thanks Pete!

Since getting a cell phone, it is second nature for me to just pick it up to either receive a call or dial someone. There is no need to answer while driving now. It is going to be difficult but I have to do it as a conscience effort. Does anyone else want to join me in not using their phone in the car?

P.S. It is like smoking, you know it is dumb, you know you shouldn't be doing it. If I can quit smoking, I can quit using my cell phone in the car unless parked.