Our entire canyon road has double yellow lines, so cars are not allowed to pass. I usually drive the Jeep at about 45 mph in the canyon. When someone who is in a hurry or just wants to drive the 55 mph speed limit comes up behind me, I rather pull over and let them pass than feel their frustrations building up behind me.
Some people give me a grateful wave as they pass, others do nothing.
Yesterday, on my way to town, I pulled over for a woman driver with a car full of kids.
After she passed me, she turned on her emergency blinkers and the rear of her car was happily blinking a "Thank You!" for as long as she saw the Jeep and me in her rear view mirror.
This made me so happy, made the rest of my day happy, made me grin, as the saying goes, from ear to ear.
it would make me smile also. i do the same thing, when we are out riding the dog i want to drive slow. I pull over and let people go by. never had a blinking thank you though..
ReplyDeleteI just love when others are courteous and appreciate what you do for them. Enjoy your day sweet friend. holiday hugs!
ReplyDeleteWow, my jaw dropped at that blinking thank you. That woman will never have to experience road rage.
ReplyDeleteIt would make me smile too. Courtesy on the road and in parking lots is not always appreciated but some do appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that she made you so happy. She made up for all the ungrateful drivers.
Take care and stay safe and well.
Hugs, Julia
Some drivers cannot resist passing, even on those double yellow lines,. A Thank You like that would be a great sight.
ReplyDeleteIt is the small acts of thoughtfulness that can make us so happy!
ReplyDeleteI love that!! It's those little things that make your day, don't they!
ReplyDeletehow sweet we have the same thing traveling up our mountain hwy - people wanting to go fast and such. It's always an amazing ride . Thanks nice of that lady.
ReplyDeleteThere are never enough “Thank You’s”. I think that must be a very nice, kind person. She made you, and now us, feel better about the world.
ReplyDeleteSome little thing like that can make such a difference in someones day. That was so nice. We should all do little kindnesses like that whenever we can.
ReplyDeleteDear Fran, this story just delighted me. I don't know if you realize it, but there is within you, at your essence, a wellspring of innocence that always touches my heart. Peace.
ReplyDeleteThat's sweet. When we lived in the country in Illinois, farmers in their pickup trucks always passed me in a hurry.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
what a lovely thing to do! you're right. it does bring a smile. xo
ReplyDeleteThat IS lovely . . Sometimes people give the best surprises. 💙
ReplyDeleteHi Inger - blessings to her ... I used to do the same at times ... other times I was tail-gating hoping to get on! Being thanked is really good news ... take care - Hilary
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