I've just posted some of my Fourth of July memories from years gone by. Now I have some new memories. With five children, it was bound to happen some day and today was the day! During my dinner break this evening, I taught my 16 year old son how to drive a stick shift! Let me re-phrase that: I started the PROCESS of teaching him how to drive a five speed.
It all happens to the best of us. We try so hard to master new skills. With me, it's learning how to fly a helicopter after flying fixed wing airplanes for 32 years. It's not a pretty sight! Tonight, I could use a combination of Pepto Bismol and maybe a visit to the Chiropractor.
I was jerked, lurched and even launched during dinner this evening. Whoever came up with the idea of seat belts, I'd like to personally thank them. T.J. is 16 years old and has his driver's permit. He's been doing a great job driving the family mini van. But he has some work to do before he makes his highway debut in that Honda Accord.
As we got to the end of our lesson, he was starting to get the hang of it. After an hour of that type of driving, I just felt like the clutch needed a rest. I knew I sure did! T.J. is a fast learner and before you know it, he'll be shifting with the best of them.
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