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Beware of the Drunk!

By John Rogers

El Paso Tx Real Estate

It's that time of year again. My dear late mother used to call this the, "Drunks Christmas". Most people call this New Years Eve. This is one day out of the year that even those of us who normally don't drink take a swig from the old bottle. It's just one big worldwide celebration. So bring out the champagne and lets have a drink.

There is nothing wrong with having a little drink but better watch yourself. The police will be watching and they will not be very friendly. Maybe it's because they can't have a drink, or maybe they are looking out for the safety of innocent people as you swerve by in that wonderful car of yours. They will not cut you any slack and they shouldn't.

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I hate hearing the same old story every year of the family that lost there live because of some drunk driver just had to get behind the wheel. If you are going to drink make plans to get yourself home for yourself and the safety of others. If you don't have a drink and are driving somewhere beware of the drunk. car crash

God Bless you and have a safe New Years.

John Rogers

www.johnrogershomes.com

Posted by John Rogers on 12/30/2006 12:34 PM

Comments (9)

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9 Comments on Beware of the Drunk!

this is the very reason we don't leave the house on New Year's anymore...not worth the trouble! =) happy new year to you!

12/30/2006 12:58 PM

by Leigh Brown Charlotte NC Broker/Owner (RE/MAX Signature Properties)

In Hawaii most people stay home and blow fireworks and BBQ.

Aloha to all and have a Hauoli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year in Hawaiian)

12/30/2006 01:01 PM

by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

There's a few times a year you won't find me on the highways - new years eve, Memorial Day, July 4, etc. Having worked in bars while I was younger, I realized just how many idiots get in their cars after drinking too much (or even just a few). I'd rather be sitting at home on my sofa all safe and cozy that risking my life out "there."

I forget where I saw something once (can't remember if it was an article, TV report, study, etc), but it broke down the # of cars on the road at a certain hour and how many could be presumed to have had some alcohol. My numbers are way off - as I can't recall or find whatever it is I saw, but it went something like this:

10 pm - 35% of drivers on the road have had some alcohol (whether it be one glass of wine or a case of beer)
11 pm - 50% of drivers on the road have had some alcohol
12 am - 80% of drivers on the road have had some alcohol
2 am - 90% of drivers on the road have had some alocohol

*well, you get the general idea*

When you take the time to think seriously about your odds out there, it's kind of scary!

12/30/2006 01:27 PM

by Tori Stamps, MA, JD (ERA Johnson & Thompson)

We also stay at home new years eve. Just seems to be a little safer. I do wish we were in Hawaii with Randy soaking up the sun and watching fireworks and BBQ.ing. We are having a little snow storm today, only a meager 1-2 inches.

Thanks Jay

12/30/2006 02:37 PM

by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

Good post john, just getting the word out like you are will spread this news to as many people as possible and that's what it's all about. Happy New Year!

12/30/2006 04:05 PM

by Christopher Smith (Traditions Real Estate)

Hi John... same here, dinner out with my girlfriend and then heading home to ring in the New Year together away from the crazy people on the road. Have a very Happy New Year and amazing 2007!

12/30/2006 05:08 PM

by The Blog Artist - marti garaughty (The Art Of Marketing You)

Thanks for the reminder. Sometimes it's the obvious that's overlooked most often. Happy New Year!

12/31/2006 03:52 AM

by Ed Rybczynski (Men's Wearhouse)

Leigh and Jay I used to stay home to but started to go to church. In most areas local churchs have a whole day of worship with food that is a good atmoshere for the family. In El Paso 37 churches have gotten together for a program. They have a theam every year I think this is The Year Of Worship. Other wise I wouldn't let my family leave the house. They are going to church, I'm out of the country stuck where I am but new years means I can come home soon.

12/31/2006 06:15 AM

by John Rogers (Century 21 APD)

Randy i'm jealous I would love to be in Hawaii right now.

Tori I hope those numbers are wrong because that is scary

Christopher, Marti, and Ed be safe and have a Happy New Year

12/31/2006 06:17 AM

by John Rogers (Century 21 APD)

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