Or really early in the morning. Like when you have to catch the earliest flight out of an airport that’s two hours from your house. Being “Ruler of the Road” is pretty much the only plus to being awake that early. Thanks for pointing this out; it’s easy to pass over the small things in life that are just so darn AWESOME!
That may be the best one yet. It’s so sweet to hit straight green for blocks and blocks. Even more awesome to go 95+ on the freeway when there isn’t even a cricket out to make sounds :D
It’s also neat to do this in Smalltown, USA, where the roads, parking centers, and almost anywhere else seems to have temporarily turned into a ghost town while you cruise the barren intersections unabated.
And I usually say to myself “This is how I remember this highway in the 80s before everything got so built up and congested!” And then I think “God, you’re such an old fart now. You sound like a crotchety old man.”
That’s so funny – this morning when my radio came on to wake me up, the DJ’s were talking about how sweet their commute is at 4:30 am. The only hazard is the newspaper delivery person driving down the wrong side of the road so he can chuck the papers out the driver’s side window!
Your best one yet! I love driving at night when the road are empty, it when I get my best inspirations. Or even better, driving late at night, when the roads are empty and the star are out in full bloom!! I’ve got goosebumps! LOL
Yes, it is wonderful. However photo radar is still in effect. When my vehicle had its portrait taken, I noted that mine was the only visible vehicle on the road. The photo arrived with a request for $75. Ouch!
I had to drive back from LAX 60 miles North of LA on the 405. Between the 101 and the 118 there were absolutely no cars, (except me) it was AWESOME and a little creepy too.
Yes!! There is a small, winding stretch (with great visibility) that I love to travel down, imagining I am in the luge track, cutting turns and taking all of the bumps. Weehee!
Heh, I do this all the time when I have to drive from Southern California back home to San Francisco. It also makes for epic night-time talks with one of the best roommates one makes in their college years.
This is one of my favourite things about going back to my tiny hometown. Cruising along the highway I learned to drive on in the middle of the night; no streetlights, no other cars, just the lake, the mountains, and the stereo…
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January 7, 2010 at 12:03 am
Or really early in the morning. Like when you have to catch the earliest flight out of an airport that’s two hours from your house. Being “Ruler of the Road” is pretty much the only plus to being awake that early. Thanks for pointing this out; it’s easy to pass over the small things in life that are just so darn AWESOME!
January 7, 2010 at 12:19 am
That is so cool. Even better in the day in the rare times on the rural roads.
January 7, 2010 at 1:43 am
Totally awesome, unless you’re being tailed by the cops… until they exit, then it’s awesome again.
January 7, 2010 at 10:58 am
LOL
January 7, 2010 at 1:52 am
YES, i love this.
January 7, 2010 at 2:01 am
Truly awesome. Especially how the traffic lights change to flashing reds and yellows so you never have to wait.
Awesome.
January 7, 2010 at 2:19 am
That may be the best one yet. It’s so sweet to hit straight green for blocks and blocks. Even more awesome to go 95+ on the freeway when there isn’t even a cricket out to make sounds :D
January 7, 2010 at 3:52 am
I think about how awesome this is every time I do it! Thank you for recognizing it!!
January 7, 2010 at 5:08 am
What city is that pictured?
January 7, 2010 at 7:21 pm
It is Kuala Lumpur
January 7, 2010 at 7:52 am
It’s also neat to do this in Smalltown, USA, where the roads, parking centers, and almost anywhere else seems to have temporarily turned into a ghost town while you cruise the barren intersections unabated.
Awesome!
January 7, 2010 at 9:06 am
Add in a kickin’ soundtrack on your iPod and it feels like you’re in a movie! Love it!
January 7, 2010 at 9:10 am
Every vacation trip to South Carolina (from Ohio) begins at 9pm for the very reason you describe. The empty road at night is awesome.
January 7, 2010 at 9:38 am
And I usually say to myself “This is how I remember this highway in the 80s before everything got so built up and congested!” And then I think “God, you’re such an old fart now. You sound like a crotchety old man.”
January 7, 2010 at 10:07 am
This is my absolute favourite thing about driving, especially with some nice and inspiring music on :)
January 7, 2010 at 11:01 am
That’s so funny – this morning when my radio came on to wake me up, the DJ’s were talking about how sweet their commute is at 4:30 am. The only hazard is the newspaper delivery person driving down the wrong side of the road so he can chuck the papers out the driver’s side window!
January 7, 2010 at 11:30 am
Love it!
January 7, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Your best one yet! I love driving at night when the road are empty, it when I get my best inspirations. Or even better, driving late at night, when the roads are empty and the star are out in full bloom!! I’ve got goosebumps! LOL
January 7, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Yes, it is wonderful. However photo radar is still in effect. When my vehicle had its portrait taken, I noted that mine was the only visible vehicle on the road. The photo arrived with a request for $75. Ouch!
January 7, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I agree with this. Sometimes my favorite thing is to take a late night drive with a friend and just relax
January 7, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I had to drive back from LAX 60 miles North of LA on the 405. Between the 101 and the 118 there were absolutely no cars, (except me) it was AWESOME and a little creepy too.
January 7, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Lovin the picture
January 7, 2010 at 8:52 pm
YESSSSSS
January 8, 2010 at 5:56 pm
this almost always resorts in me speeding like a mad man
January 9, 2010 at 2:31 am
Best sleeping time in the passenger/back seat
January 10, 2010 at 11:17 pm
I remember them thar days.
January 12, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I love doing this. It’s a little scary, but very calming at the same time when you’ve got the right song on.
April 16, 2010 at 3:39 pm
My favorite time to drive!
April 18, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Yes!! There is a small, winding stretch (with great visibility) that I love to travel down, imagining I am in the luge track, cutting turns and taking all of the bumps. Weehee!
April 22, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Heh, I do this all the time when I have to drive from Southern California back home to San Francisco. It also makes for epic night-time talks with one of the best roommates one makes in their college years.
April 26, 2010 at 12:37 am
This is one of my favourite things about going back to my tiny hometown. Cruising along the highway I learned to drive on in the middle of the night; no streetlights, no other cars, just the lake, the mountains, and the stereo…
July 21, 2010 at 10:14 pm
It’s like piloting a starship through the deep reaches of space, with stars above, below, and all around.
August 5, 2010 at 9:44 am
I am a newbie to blog scene & I really like your header. I am still trying to learn all this stuff. Do you mind if I use the same one? Sincerly, Low Auto Insurance Store, 1 W Federal St, Youngstown, Ohio 44503, 330-967-0909