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Life in the Slow Lane in Red Feather Lakes CO
Growing up in a city, I was taught never talk to strangers, so 
Passing people on the streets in Downtown was a silent occurrence, (except for the Hare Krishnas and panhandlers that didn't mind talking to strangers at all in the 60s)
There was seldom any communication or eye contact with other drivers on the streets or highways, either...
Jenny Kotulak's recent post reminded me of a common occurrence in our little Red Feather Lakes area that was new to me when we first moved here.
It doesn't happen as much on the County Rd. because there are days where there is too much traffic -  but usually on the side roads when 2 cars pass, each driver gives (what I call) the "howdy wave".
The howdy wave is not a full blown wave, mind you.  Everyone has their own style.
Some raise their whole hand, palm out, while others just raise a couple fingers from the steering wheel. 
You say a friendly "hello" to everyone you pass - not just people you know. 
Do some people still get upset when following my a slow moving vehicle?
Oh yeah, it's not fairy-tale-land up here!
 
:>)
 
But, while some people drive each ... more

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