when I'm in England this June. I'm afraid though. What if I automatically get on the wrong side of the road. If it's a standard transmission will I be able to shift with my left?

So many questions?

You will do fine. Men generally pick these things up easily. What you could do is wait and test drive Phil's car. If you wreck it then you know not to rent one.

Maybe by then I will have a car and you can take mine out... I would share with you.

This could save you up to 30% on the car rental (they search in local car dealerships in the area you're going to, which are normally cheaper than AVIS, etc.)

http://www.bnm.com


As far as wrecking the car, it's England--you're doomed no matter what you do.

they'll give you an automatic, fo sho.....

I have to say that I think it is easier for us going to the USA compared to you coming here. Car hire is usually expensive and as standard it is manual (stick shift) Yep the box will be on your left. We also have roads with bends and roundabouts. So the USA is crazy, I am still in shock that i drove around LA but you just point it forward and hope for the best over there.

But you don't know until you try!

Where are you planning to drive to?

Imago said:

Pretty much

shanti0608 said:

was going to suggest he tried Phil's to see how he goes

shanti0608 said:

You could have a traffic accident in one city, and the traffic in your own town is affected. I mean, WTF?

actually, the one thing that is tricky are roundabouts.....so easy to fuck up there....

but Miguel, why are you going to England again???? Why not try the continent a bit more??

abierman said:

Hey you only if he asks for it.

ellieadore said:

I think it is a brilliant idea
That is if I let Miguel out of our house once he gets here..

Just kidding....

You should be fine. If you're not used to driving a standard, try to make sure your car has automatic transmission.

I drove on the left side of the road for two and a half years with an automatic transmission car. It was difficult for the first two days and then after that it was like I had been driving on the left side of the road my entire life.

I'm a girl, and if what shanti says is correct, I'm not supposed to be as good at it as you so if I was fine, then you'll be awesome.

Don't worry.

shanti0608 said:

I did want to do a couple of outings. Nothing really major BUT I did want to go with you and Phil. I know Phil is working so it may just be me and you on some occasions. I'm so damn excited.

You are both sweethearts.

Imago said:

Thanks Boo! This is going to help so much.

I just filed my taxes too and GOOD LAWD, someone up there likes me 'cause I wasn't expecting so much. Woo hoo!!!!

abierman said:

DAMN! I hate automatics. I like to shift....fo sho!

ellieadore said:

Eeeeek. What a challenge. It actually sounds like fun. What I love is that wherever I travel, I end up coming back with some crazy stories. It never fails. Maybe this whole car experience will be one of them.

JasmineFire said:

I am always told it is because men don't get as nervous as women behind the wheel. Though I am sure that is not true of all men or all women.
The roundabouts and the very narrow one lane roads freak me out the most.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

You know him, he will juggle things around so we can go and do things.


I am excited too!!

REDFEATHERS said:

Here's my thing. I hate hate hate being an inconvenience to anyone. I wanted to drive to London and catch some sites and hopefully get to see you! I also wanted to visit Ellie and Jon for lunch or dinner.

And this time. I have to go dancing somewhere. If anyone knows of a good place. It doesn't have to be gay. I love Soulful house music.(I'm very picky about it, since they call everything house these days) I'm trying to find out where AARON ROSS spins. I love his style of music. I wish LAZY DOG was still around! Waaaaa!!!

abierman said:

I love love love England. I wanted to do possibly and overnight trip to Edinburough. Just to get a taste. AND I'm definately going to Amsterdam for 3-4 days. Woo hoo!!!!!

shanti0608 said:

Yeah, I'll be in the basement/dungeon getting pegged. No offense Phil.....



Anyone wanna join?

shanti0608 said:

streets freak me out, driving in them or crossing them. I adore public transportation because then I can just knit or read a book and not think about it.

But yeah...I was fine driving on the left so I'm sure Miguel will be fine at it, too.

JasmineFire said:

Thanks sweety!!

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

Then you should remember to get your ass to Miami the next time I do an invasion there

Imago said:

I would love for you to invade my ass in Miami.....oh wait....I may have read that the wrong way.

I sooooo want to do a WMC one of these days. It always creeps up on me and then I miss it.

You can rent an automatic and the switch of road sides isn't as hard as you imagine. It's small roads mental Londoners that you should worry about. I reccomend just driving round and round Heathrow for a couple of days and then taking the car back, you will be fine.

Looking forward to saying hi again and sinking a few beers. I can look into the club thing if you like and if I get a pass out, maybe we could take in a mellow club for a few hours.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

Lemme do some homework.. will get back to you..