02-03-2023, 06:26 PM
I didn't miss the hitch-hiker, Duncan. I just don't pick them up. It's my philosophy that it's cost me a lot of time, money and effort to be able drive my car (whichever one it is) and I don't see why I should provide a free taxi service for anyone. I appreciate that it might appear a bit snobbish but you have absolutely no idea who it is that you're letting into your personal space and 30 years in Law enforcement taught me to trust no-one. Better for them (and me) for them to keep thumbing. Times have changed dramatically since you and I were at that stage in life and sadly things have got worse not better. I admire those that are probably more generous than myself for giving lifts, but it's not for me. I'm not prepared to expose myself to a potential and unnecessary risk and I don't feel guilty about it.