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Headin'... For That West Island Train  

Paulxx001 66M
8702 posts
1/25/2019 1:22 am

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10/27/2019 2:15 pm

Headin'... For That West Island Train

Yesterday, I was driving my car, with my blogging buddy, FrankeeZee. I was skidding and slipping my way, through that huge northerly snow storm, you might have heard about. We were headed to the train station (out in the west island), where FrankeeZee's younger cousin Joey, was waiting for us. If you know this city, then you'd know, how messed up, winter driving can get. If you know the city a bit better, you'd know - it's mostly about the drivers here. They're all crazy !

FrankeeZee was just, bringing his lips, up to that cup, of scalding coffee, he'd just bought ( a mile ago)... when I slammed on my brakes. I was probably going faster, than I should have, but then again - so was everyone else. I was completely surprised, when that... guy... in the black 4 by 4, in front of me, decided to actually STOP - as the light turned yellow. I was even more surprised, that he stopped so quickly. "Fricken 4 by 4's !" I thought.

FrankeeZee's coffee, had already spilled over the rim and burned his lips, even before I could say anything.

"We're going to hit this guy Frankee. We're going to hit ... Come on baby...! Give me some space...!" I pleaded, as we slid forward.

Sure enough... The guy with the black 4 by 4, gave me some space and just edged out far enough, so that when I hit him - I might have been doing, barely 2 miles per hour. We bumped, with a little jolt... and a swear word from FrankeeZee. The guy in the black 4 by 4, opened his door. I looked at FrankeeZee, unbuckled my seatbelt and reached for my wallet. "Damn..." I thought. And then...

That guy, in the black 4 by 4, flicked his lit cigarette through the blowing snow and turned to look at me. With a shrug of his shoulders and a thumbs up, he leaned back into his truck, and closed his door. The traffic light had turned green and we all moved forward. I was pretty sure, there was no damage.

"Well... You were lucky Paul. You drive like an asshole. Slow down. You remind me of my cousin Joey."

"I am driving the same, speed, as everyone else... And how do I remind you of your cousin Joey? He's on probation. He just got out of jail for the 10th time."

"It was the third time... and that's my point. In fact...I asked him about that. You know... seeing as all his friends are getting married and having a family and stuff... I asked him, if it didn't bother him. And you know what he says ?"

I looked at FrankeeZee and blinked.

"He says - 'Sometimes... you just have to focus on your career'."

I looked at FrankeeZee and blinked again."None of what you said, has anything to do with me."

"I liked that story Paul. At least Joey sounds motivated. And hey...look at you. I don't know if you're happy, with your job... or whatever. You're always so crabby around me. Why is that?"

As I turned to answer... FrankeeZee yelled out ; "It's a red light Paul. Put on your fucking brakes and stop talking to me."

I slammed on the brakes. FrankeeZee's coffee splashed up on my dash. And there, in front of me, was that black 4 by 4 ... looming... again- as I slid closer... and closer...

"Oh shit !"


...............................................
So...
Do you (did you), live for your career or does (did) family, come first?
Does bad weather stop you from going places or do you just go through with your plans anyway?


Most of the time, the drivers in this city are reasonable - sort of. Although... the odds were in my favour, that no driver, wanted to get out of his car in a snow storm, to check out a scuff, on a 4 by 4 . I slowed down , after that 2nd time. You can actually stop, reasonably well - when it's snowing as hard as it was - true !

FrankeeZee is a member and top blogger, of ™FOGCAF - Friends Of Good Clean Adulterous Fun
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People waiting (half frozen), at the West Island Station, near the frozen tracks, for that slow moving train. . .
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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 1:23 am

When I was younger and even as I was first married, my career came first. Long, crazy hours, were spent at the office. 😨
As soon as I had kids though, I would say that family came first - most of the time. 😊
Does that make sense? I never regretted either decision. It felt natural to me.🤔


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 1:25 am

Well... unless I've got plans to go to the beach,🏖️ then the weather really doesn't stop me from going anywhere.
With such a long winter, over here, if I waited for perfect weather - I would never go anywhere. I'd be a prisoner in my own home. 🏚️
That hasn't happened. If you've got the gear, you can dress for anything... No ? 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 1:59 am

    Quoting  :

Lol ... True about the drivers here... Although with the penalties for driving like an idiot going up, quite a few drivers have reformed . . . I think...
I took your advice, and I did drive slower in that storm. Thing is though... you can get slaughtered here, if you don't keep up... But I get your point.
Driving in snow storms is so much fun though. I mean - if you can do it safely.
I guess you don't like that wintery stuff when you're driving?


FMAOPLS 70F
27112 posts
1/25/2019 3:42 am

We don't really ever get any "bad weather" here. The roads in town may be icy once in a while, and then I drive like a turtle.

If there's a huge dump of snow, and it takes the plows a few days to get around, I can always walk 2 blocks to the grocery store for any essentials.

Otherwise, there's nothing I ever need bad enough that I can't wait another day or so, to go get it.

Check out my profile or and become a "watcher" of my blog FMAOPLS,to learn more about me, and for intelligent, lively, smartassy and fun discussion, with a little irreverence thrown in. "Like" or comment on my photos, and I promise I'll add more. Thanks.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 6:21 am

    Quoting  :

Tell you what... I'll drive.. You pick the music. Soft road, loud music, blue sky.. oh and coffee.... ☕ What else could we ask for?.. Ok No traffic! I'll find the open roads! 🆗👌😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 6:25 am

    Quoting FMAOPLS:
    We don't really ever get any "bad weather" here. The roads in town may be icy once in a while, and then I drive like a turtle.

    If there's a huge dump of snow, and it takes the plows a few days to get around, I can always walk 2 blocks to the grocery store for any essentials.

    Otherwise, there's nothing I ever need bad enough that I can't wait another day or so, to go get it.
You never get bad weather? Ooooo..... 😊😍
Can I come and live with you.. for a while..
I'm a really great cook... and I can do random gardening... 🍀🍒 I'll bring my own knives... 🔪🔪🔪


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 6:30 am

    Quoting  :

I understand exactly what you're talking about, when you mention shifting attention from career and then, back to family. Best of luck with those challenges... 🙂
I figured a Montana guy would be 🆗 with winter traveling.. 🚐
What's with your blog today stating that you're hibernating till spring? Lol 😁😎😱🏒🎿


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 7:36 am

    Quoting  :

Wow... That would have been an eye opener for me as well... Hmmm.. Well, you earned your retirement! 🙂
I won't ask you about stormy weather... I know you're a 'fireplace girl'... 😊🔥⚡🌪️


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
1/25/2019 7:41 am

I had to find a manageable work and lifestyle balance while raising my kids. I was fortunate to have a good support system. Priorities do change as you move through levels of your career and the value of 'me time' becomes more evident.
I can handle heat, wind, rain, cold and snow but icy conditions do restrict my activities. Winter is not my favourite season!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 7:55 am

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    I had to find a manageable work and lifestyle balance while raising my kids. I was fortunate to have a good support system. Priorities do change as you move through levels of your career and the value of 'me time' becomes more evident.
    I can handle heat, wind, rain, cold and snow but icy conditions do restrict my activities. Winter is not my favourite season!
True... Priorities change through time.. and support teams are great! 😊👍
You don't like winter? ❄️ What if you dressed up properly, and were invited by the right person.. to go for walk.. along a frozen, forest path...?
The reward is a hot tea chocolate (or tea if you prefer), and... well.. Never mind.. You said you hated winter... Too bad.. 😔😘


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
1/25/2019 8:29 am

Family first .... and I was very fortunate to have an employer that believed that, too.

As for bad weather - anyone living in the northern climes knows that if you wait for good weather you could be shut-in for weeks! I will admit that I'm enjoying the option of staying in.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
1/25/2019 8:34 am

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    True... Priorities change through time.. and support teams are great! 😊👍
    You don't like winter? ❄️ What if you dressed up properly, and were invited by the right person.. to go for walk.. along a frozen, forest path...?
    The reward is a hot tea chocolate (or tea if you prefer), and... well.. Never mind.. You said you hated winter... Too bad.. 😔😘
I never said I hated winter. I love getting bundled up and going for walks, including hikes, knowing there is an appropriate reward when it's finished.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 8:49 am

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    Family first .... and I was very fortunate to have an employer that believed that, too.

    As for bad weather - anyone living in the northern climes knows that if you wait for good weather you could be shut-in for weeks! I will admit that I'm enjoying the option of staying in.
You're lucky that you had an understanding employer... 🏗️
True.. If we waited for perfect weather.. We'd be waiting forever..
Anyway.. I walked by your home last Wednesday and there you were - naked.. on your balcony.. Eeeee.. Woooo whoooo... 😊😜
You go girl! ❤️😛💕


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 8:57 am

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    I never said I hated winter. I love getting bundled up and going for walks, including hikes, knowing there is an appropriate reward when it's finished.
Bundled up? Appropriate reward?
A walk amongst the beauty of nature... is its own reward. Peace and tranquility clutching you like a warm shawl.... 🤗😘
Or were you referring to the hot sex by the fireplace.. afterwards. I've invited so many people over, what's one more. We'll have a party... 🎉😘🎂
Ever been in a jucuzzi when the air temp is - 15 ? Eeeeee.... 😱💞
No need for a bathing suit... It's optional... 🛀👙


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 9:00 am

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    Family first .... and I was very fortunate to have an employer that believed that, too.

    As for bad weather - anyone living in the northern climes knows that if you wait for good weather you could be shut-in for weeks! I will admit that I'm enjoying the option of staying in.
Oh... and... It seems that I'm having a party at my place, after we're done snowshoeing in the forest..
You're not allergic to jacuzzi water.. Are you? 💕😱😘


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 9:34 am

    Quoting  :

Nope.. The CA thingy, pretty much says it all. Although.. You have your torrential rains, and storms.. Ooo and the earthquakes.. But I guess - your week, will pretty much be ruined, when that day comes... 😔🤔
I can hear what you're saying... about sacrifices... So... You would have been a nurse.. Well.. It would have been a worthy goal.. 😘😉
Hope there is a light down that tunnel there... for you! 💡


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 9:38 am

    Quoting  :

Thanks for having the patience to read this right side up story. Lol.. 😂📖
And no worries.. I'm a trained professional.. Drifting in the snow is quite a bit of fun. I wish I could show you..
If you like rides at Disney ... Well... It's like that... Except without the duck, and the mouse, or the Princesses or witches or any animals.. Oh and... take away all of the people. It's great! 😱😘


pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
1/25/2019 10:07 am

Thank goodness what we got all day yesterday was not snow!!! i'D still be buried until Ground Hog Day. You should have seen the yahoos trying to plow the water off the street drain- uphill!!! We had flood warnings all day but the need for canoes to get to the mail box was rather alarming
My "New Truck" would go bumper to bumper with you any day

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Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
1/25/2019 10:41 am

First off so glad you and Frankie Zee are okay you got to slow down out their Paul. You all are having some very treacherous weather. Stay safe out there, and as for your question MY FAMILY always came first no matter what!!! I hope you have a great start to your weekend..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 11:19 am

    Quoting pocogato12:
    Thank goodness what we got all day yesterday was not snow!!! i'D still be buried until Ground Hog Day. You should have seen the yahoos trying to plow the water off the street drain- uphill!!! We had flood warnings all day but the need for canoes to get to the mail box was rather alarming
    My "New Truck" would go bumper to bumper with you any day
It's back to below freezing here, so all our rain is frozen.. Interesting stuff...
I'll bet your truck COULD go bumper to bumper with me.. But. being the gentleman I am.. I would let you go first..
That's a lot of rain!. Omg! ☔😱💕


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 11:24 am

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    First off so glad you and Frankie Zee are okay you got to slow down out their Paul. You all are having some very treacherous weather. Stay safe out there, and as for your question MY FAMILY always came first no matter what!!! I hope you have a great start to your weekend..
Thanks for sharing your concern. I am usually extra careful. There was just so much snow on the ground that I had to skid around....
We had rain at the end of the day.. and today it's all frozen up again.
But on the good side.. the sun is setting 1 minute later every day. 27 minutes longer since Jsn 1 It feels longer to me. Can you feel the days getting longer?
Thanks for popping in here! 😘😉💕


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
1/25/2019 12:28 pm

You were beneath my balcony and did not quote Shakespeare to me??! I am sorely disappointed.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
1/25/2019 12:57 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Bundled up? Appropriate reward?
    A walk amongst the beauty of nature... is its own reward. Peace and tranquility clutching you like a warm shawl.... 🤗😘
    Or were you referring to the hot sex by the fireplace.. afterwards. I've invited so many people over, what's one more. We'll have a party... 🎉😘🎂
    Ever been in a jucuzzi when the air temp is - 15 ? Eeeeee.... 😱💞
    No need for a bathing suit... It's optional... 🛀👙
Actually I have enjoyed a jacuzzi / hot tub in the middle of winter. In fact, enjoyed it so much, did it more than once . I will bring the wine!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 1:01 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    You were beneath my balcony and did not quote Shakespeare to me??! I am sorely disappointed.
I was in the forest off your back balcony, trying to avoid the poison ivy. It's dormant in winter. Right? 🤔
If I had been close enough to your balcony, I most surely would have quoted and recited someone... 🙂
Have you ever read Paulxx001? An eclectic 'wanna be' of the 'nouveau sexed'. 💕
He's quite full of himself. Moderately entertaining and periodically uses.. 3 syllable words..
But.. He can recite smut - if that's your style..
He also cooks a mean lasagna... amongst other dishes.. Requests...? Of any kind?
I'm flexible.. 😊😁


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
1/25/2019 3:13 pm

"He's quite full of himself. Moderately entertaining and periodically uses.. 3 syllable words.. "

I think I might enjoy being quite full of him, myself.....especially if lasagna and hot tubbing are included.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


SeaGirlFL 60F
9220 posts
1/25/2019 4:50 pm

Family first....though now, being that I live so far from family, it's a bit of a moot point. I do work hard to balance work and life, otherwise it would be too easy to put all my time into work.

Talking to co-workers, it sounds like the weather the last 2 weeks has presented quite the challenge with getting around! Glad you are safe!

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." – Mark Black


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 8:26 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    "He's quite full of himself. Moderately entertaining and periodically uses.. 3 syllable words.. "

    I think I might enjoy being quite full of him, myself.....especially if lasagna and hot tubbing are included.
I would not have expected, a better synopsis - than the one you just provided. 😘
That sounds like a plan... doesn't it?
It sounds, like a great plan... 😊❤️ What a great way to spend an evening... Even, from this distance. 🌃
Thanks for sharing that thought! Good one! 😁😘
Yes... even from this distance.. .


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/25/2019 8:33 pm

    Quoting SeaGirlFL:
    Family first....though now, being that I live so far from family, it's a bit of a moot point. I do work hard to balance work and life, otherwise it would be too easy to put all my time into work.

    Talking to co-workers, it sounds like the weather the last 2 weeks has presented quite the challenge with getting around! Glad you are safe!
Family first - no less. Balance would always be the first choice... right?
That weather, we've been having, has been a challenge. Even tonight.. right? 😘🤔
Thanks for stopping by... ❤️😘


sweet_VM 65F
81699 posts
1/27/2019 2:00 pm

A good read. Family and my career came first. Both equal. As for the weather it seems your getting hit by a lot of storms. Stay safe. hugs V

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/27/2019 6:31 pm

    Quoting sweet_VM:
    A good read. Family and my career came first. Both equal. As for the weather it seems your getting hit by a lot of storms. Stay safe. hugs V
Both equal.. That's a good balance...! 😊
I presume that the weather will always be there.. right? I don't worry about it much. What can one do about it. ? Lol 😁 Sometimes it's fun to drive in it.
Thanks for popping in. Have a peaceful night...! 😘🌃


pollly_anna 60F  
697 posts
1/28/2019 11:28 am

Well Paul watch your driving tonight, more snow is on the way starting tonight they predict 23 c... for the non Canadians thats about..11 inches.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/28/2019 11:58 am

    Quoting pollly_anna:
    Well Paul watch your driving tonight, more snow is on the way starting tonight they predict 23 c... for the non Canadians thats about..11 inches.
U know.. That's going to be crazy. Thanks for the warning... 😘
But you know.. I'm a trained professional. 😊
You'd be safe with me! 😉


pollly_anna 60F  
697 posts
1/28/2019 8:11 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    U know.. That's going to be crazy. Thanks for the warning... 😘
    But you know.. I'm a trained professional. 😊
    You'd be safe with me! 😉
i'll be safe with you? are you taking me someplace?


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 3:02 am

    Quoting pollly_anna:
    i'll be safe with you? are you taking me someplace?
Lol... I don't know... You want to go someplace?
Need a lift somewhere?
Looking at the weather this morning.. the snow hasn't started yet. Are you sure about that snow storm? ❄️🌨️⛄🤔
Weather people.. Who can trust the weatherman these days... Right? 😁


pollly_anna 60F  
697 posts
1/29/2019 7:39 am

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Lol... I don't know... You want to go someplace?
    Need a lift somewhere?
    Looking at the weather this morning.. the snow hasn't started yet. Are you sure about that snow storm? ❄️🌨️⛄🤔
    Weather people.. Who can trust the weatherman these days... Right? 😁
ahhhhhhhhhhh but it is snowing ,its just later then expected. people got to work before the snow started.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/29/2019 8:34 am

    Quoting pollly_anna:
    ahhhhhhhhhhh but it is snowing ,its just later then expected. people got to work before the snow started.
Hmmm... Maybe... But I watched the weather this morning, and they were saying that we're only going to get 8 cm. Instead of 28 Who knows? We'll see, right?
So.. You don't need a lift anywhere?
You don't take the city bus everywhere.. do you? 🚍🚌
It's true. You have your sons, right?
11:30 barely any znuwy here.. 😉😊🎵


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