Blow Dryin'

[Joe Mc]

Went to the local car wash earlier tonight. Afterwards I figured I'd blow dry Vs towel dry. Headed down US 1 trying to make some real blow drying wind, then on to 13, towards home. Since I was heading towards my buddy's shop I figured I'd swing by see if he was there. I got off 13 and headed into the town where his shop is. All of the sudden from nowhere there was a car right on my tail, a glance in the rear view revealed a light rack on the roof. Yep, friendly neighborhood Police Officer. I gave a quick glance @ the speedo to ensure I was within the town's limit (I was) and the red & blues fired up. I swing into a small parking lot, kill all but the parking lamps, turn on the overhead light and dig out the papers. My 12 year old daughter asks "is it's OK to tell Mom"? (Busted) I turn off the radio, leave the overhead on, roll down the window and place both hands on the steering wheel with documents in hand. Officer says "good evening", I reply "good evening to you sir" as I hand him the papers keeping both hands on the edge of the door. He looks at my license and correctly pronounces my last name, with a "Mr." first, in a questionly fasion and I reply "yes sir, Joe if you please". As he's looking over the documents I'm watching for an expression, trying to guess what he plans to do with me. Then I notice a cloud of smoke coming up from under the center of the truck from the extended puke tube and think he's really going to spank me now It was strange to see his expression when the scent hit his nose, he actually took a deep sniff and smiled. As he handed me my documents back he asked me to do him a favor and slow down a little bit. I said "yes sir", he informed me I was doing 89.7mph in a 55 (20+ over is considered reckless - whew!) Since I had my documents in hand, minus any additional paper from him, and he had a smile on his face awaiting my reply I just couldn't resist, I had to say "I didn't think a diesel could go that fast" He almost broke out laughing and replied "just slow it down sir and have a safe night" I said "thank you sir"

Maybe it was the "D. A. R. E." license plate on my truck, my manners, my white beard, my daughter, or cause I did all the things you are supposed to do when you are pulled over that helped, but based on his smile I think there was a little bit of help from the smell of diesel fumes and the smoke from the puke tube.

It's been over 15 years since the last time I got pulled over (which also was for speeding). I know, I know - 89.7mph, my daughter with me, I shouldn't have been goofing around and probably deserved to get spanked. The weather and road conditions were excellent as is the condition of my truck. All I can say is I got lucky - and - the Cop probably drives a truck.

Sorry for the long post - just wanted to share my opportunity to use the "didn't think a diesel could go that fast" line.