As I've said elsewhere(and will again), I've been doing this for 35 years, and I just got my first learners permit. I've avoided having a car for all that time because I can't afford one. I've seen too many of my friends spend all of what is supposed to be disposable income on keeping the damn things on the road. I've traveled to gigs by public transportation systems, walked, rode the freights(was even in a derailment!), and hitchhiked, but my lady friend insisted here that I get a license. Those know who know me shake their heads and ask, "What can she ber thinking?", the idea of me behind the wheel of what is essentially a deadly weapon leaves them trembling. I would prefer not to drive, but at 53 I guess it's about time. And the thought that someone would give me a license makes one wonder at the thought that the STATE will actually give me permission to be on the road! I should mention that I've known how to drive for years, I just considered it my contribution to the public welfare not to.

See you on the highway.

Mark Ross