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Rhiannon12866

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1. K&R! Fascinating, thanks so much for sharing!
Thu Dec 25, 2025, 09:32 PM
Yesterday

My grandmother once told me a story about my closest cousin's other grandparents who I also knew as a kid. And it must have occurred in the early '20s since their son, my cousin's Dad, was born in 1923.

When my cousin's grandparents were "dating," her grandfather borrowed one of those early cars from a friend, no doubt in hopes of impressing his girl. But when she stood at the door, looking out and waiting for him, she saw him pass by again and again. After several passes by her house, he finally managed to stop. He apologized and his explanation was that it took him that long to figure out how to stop!

I love the old cars - thanks!

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