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Drinking & Driving Condoned? Say it Ain't So!

By Heather Chavez

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March 06, 2009 03:37 AM

I have family in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Every time we drive out for a visit, we pass this sign just outside of Parker, AZ and it makes me laugh. Apparently, Montana isn't the only state that allows an open container of alcohol. While tacos and beer sound great, this could be dangerous! Of course, I NEVER drink and drive and think it's stupid for people to do so. But, I laugh at the sign nonetheless.

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Cliff Anderson

Winter Park, CO

LOL! Looks like a good place to stop! I bet the tacos are good!

Mar 06, 2009 03:49 AM

Suesan Jenifer Therriault

JTHIS-Professional Home Inspection Team - Blakeslee, PA

"Inspecting every purchase as if it were my own".

Heather, While I personally don't drink and drive or even think that it is a good idea to do so, the sign itself is pretty funny. Thanks for sharing it with us ... we need to find little things to laugh at once in a while. Even the ones that we might consider nutty.

Mar 06, 2009 04:21 AM

Heather Chavez

Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID

Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

I think the beer would make just about any tacos taste good, don't you, Clff? :)

Suesan - I like to share things I find funny. My sense of humor isn't always other people's cup of tea. But, I enjoy it. :)

Mar 06, 2009 04:38 AM

Diane Daley

Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

Must be only in Parker AZ... thanks for sharing

Mar 06, 2009 05:27 AM

Liz Loadholt

Liz Loadholt- AgentOwned Realty- Covering SC - Mount Pleasant, SC

Realtor--Broker-in-charge - Trainer--Relocation Director Covering SC

Heather --- love the sign --- it is really funny --- don't think I have seen anything like that.

Thanks for sharing.

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Mar 06, 2009 07:44 AM

Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer

Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

I suspect the beer doesn't come in open containers. We have drive through liquor stores here, usually near college campuses, but one still can't drink and drive.

When I left Texas back in 1993, they still allowed loaded shotguns and rifles on the rear window rack and everyone except the driver could have an open container. So you'd often see the front seat passenger with two beers and the drive with none. Not sure whether or not they closed that loophole.

When I was in college going to Texas A&M football games all over the place, MADD, SADD, and DADD were just being founded. We used to drive to football games and it wasn't how long it took, it was how many six packs of beer it took. Times have certainly changed.

Mar 06, 2009 08:15 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Heather,

I am glad that I am not the only one who chuckles at signs. Guess they even have drive through churches, too.

Check this link. My favorite place to have glass of wine is my front porch while we watch the grass grow. That is my husband's saying that means not much happening here, but it's a great to enjoy life.

Russel--I have been to Texas many times, but fortunately have not run into open containers & shotguns. At least not yet. My brother lives in panhandle north of Lubbock and aunt lives in San Antonio.

Mar 06, 2009 08:44 AM

Heather Chavez

Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID

Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

Thanks for stopping by, Caron.

Like I said, Liz. This sign makes me chuckle every time I drive by it. It was years before I thought, I should take a picture and share it. It's too funny.

Russel - Texas has always walked to the beat of a different drummer. That's what makes 'em Texas!

Mary - They have drive-thru everything. For the lazy people who just "have to have it now", there's even a drive-through wedding chapel in Vegas. Are you really surprised, though? I'm not. I'll check out the link. Thanks.

Mar 06, 2009 09:45 AM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock.com - DianeTurton.net Hi Heather:

It's like they are promoting drinking and driving!

Funny sign....

Mar 06, 2009 10:42 PM

Zane Coffin

Century-21 Homestar - Geneva, OH

(Geneva Ohio Real Estate Agent)

Heather we have the drive through beer stores here also....eating and driving can be bad also try dropping your taco all over your lap and staying on the road....peace zane

Mar 07, 2009 12:06 AM

Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate

M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Heather, Ouch, I wouldn't want to be anywhere near there either. Beer in a drive thru - sounds like a recipe for disaster to me! GET OFF THE ROAD!

Mar 07, 2009 11:39 AM

Heather Chavez

Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID

Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

That's what I found so funny, Toula.

Zane - I know, right? Drinking, driving and eating a taco. And I thought it was tough to drive, do your makeup, eat breakfast and text message all at the same time. Whew!

Definitely a recipe fro disaster, Sandy. But, a great photo op of a sign, don't you agree?

Mar 07, 2009 12:17 PM

Roy A. Peterson

Domicile Analysis of Texas - El Paso, TX

P.R.E.I.

Ok Heather, here in El Paso,Texas every place here sells tacos and beer, even the oriental restaurants sell it.

Damn, this whole city is in trouble now. This the captial of the world known as the taco and beer city of the U.S.... LOL

~ Life is Good

Mar 07, 2009 01:54 PM

Heather Chavez

Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID

Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

I gotta go to El Paso sometime. Sounds like a run place to be!

Mar 08, 2009 05:47 AM

April Hayden-Munson

Brookfield, WI

Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Heather - When I visited Texas a few years back, I was amazed to see that drinking while driving was legal - and carrying a rifle in the car was OK too. Amazing how different areas have different laws....

Mar 10, 2009 08:35 PM

Heather Chavez

Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID

Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

Well, it IS Texas (LOL). I think it's funny that you can drink and drive with a rifle in the car, but God forbid you talk on your cell phone. That's just intolerable!

Mar 11, 2009 02:36 AM

Konnie Mac McCarthy

MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD

Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"

I have never seen that...that's pretty funny....around here...they frown on open containers in a car.. :) :)

Mar 21, 2009 11:54 AM

Heather Chavez

Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID

Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

It doesn't appear to be a problem in the desert, Konnie.

Mar 21, 2009 03:02 PM

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