I'm very lucky that I come across a scarce few vehicles early in the morning. Usually zero. I consider that lucky because they are not expecting to see two dogs and a man as they are driving the back roads that time of day. Whenever we do meet, my concern is what they are doing in that car. My guess is reaching for coffee, fumbling with papers, cell phone, a cigarette, who knows what else.
I know something besides driving is going on because it often seems like they are headed right for us. Then they do my least favorite thing...they hit the high beams. If anyone reading this blog comes across walkers, runners, or bikers treat them as you would another vehicle and put the headlights on low beam. Please don't blind my dogs and I. If you really want to make them feel safe and secure, slow down and swing wide. If you are interested in entering their heart, make eye contact, smile and wave...even if it's just a small lift of a finger off the steering wheel.
It is probably important to remember that waving one finger may be misinterpreted
When the cars and trucks do show up I pull my dogs close to me and head for the border of the road. I stop walking and let the car pass while I make eye contact, smile and wave. This reinforces that I am appreciative that they didn't crush us. I like giving drivers positive reinforcement but sometimes I get hard headed. If an oncoming vehicle doesn't move over a little and doesn't slow, I don't wave.
I don't think they care.
.
I know something besides driving is going on because it often seems like they are headed right for us. Then they do my least favorite thing...they hit the high beams. If anyone reading this blog comes across walkers, runners, or bikers treat them as you would another vehicle and put the headlights on low beam. Please don't blind my dogs and I. If you really want to make them feel safe and secure, slow down and swing wide. If you are interested in entering their heart, make eye contact, smile and wave...even if it's just a small lift of a finger off the steering wheel.
It is probably important to remember that waving one finger may be misinterpreted
When the cars and trucks do show up I pull my dogs close to me and head for the border of the road. I stop walking and let the car pass while I make eye contact, smile and wave. This reinforces that I am appreciative that they didn't crush us. I like giving drivers positive reinforcement but sometimes I get hard headed. If an oncoming vehicle doesn't move over a little and doesn't slow, I don't wave.
I don't think they care.
.
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