A New Car

I borrowed my son's new Mercedes today.  Actually he wanted to borrow my Durango to haul some things and he left me the Merc.  It is a wonderful car, but I didn't realize there were so many perks to borrowing a Mercedes.

First of all people don't expect you to drive considerately in a Mercedes.  All those selfish things I used to do in my Durango that I rationalizd as "its a big truck they'll get out of my way" come a lot easier in a Mercedes.  I don't even flinch when I switch lanes without signaling and I believe I am expected to cut across three lanes of traffic without looking.  After all, I have to get into that lane. 

I can talk on my cell all the time, people expect it.  They think I am doing some big deal.  I don't want to let them down. 

Also I can park wherever I want.  It is expected that I would take up a reserved space or park on a red curb, and if the car gets a ticket - I don't have to pay. 

If my son comes to return my Durango he will be out of luck, I am on a road trip to Vegas.  He can pick the car up at the Lucky Lady Tow Service on Tropicana Blvd sometime this weekend.