Through careful observation, I have come to the conclusion that there is a special classification of drivers’ license that one can apply for. It is the ‘Asshole’ class.

People who hold an ‘Asshole’ class drivers license don’t have to stop at stopsigns, they don’t need to use turn signals, they can speed or suddenly, randomly, brake with impunity. They can park wherever they like, including handicapped spaces and fire-routes, and they are permitted to drive on the paved shoulder and queue-jump where possible, because they are clearly more important than anyone else.

Should someone (say, for example, a police officer) actually question them on their driving habits they can cheerfully reply “It’s ok — I’m an Asshole!” and the officer will let them continue on their way.

I don’t beleive there are any special requirements or qualifications necessary either – if you want your Asshole class license, simply report to your nearest Ministry of Transportation office, stride up to the counter and announce in a loud, confident voice, “Hey you! I’m an Asshole and I’d like my special permit now!”

The Ministry of Transportation staff will react accordingly.

I’d just like to see Asshole class permit holders be required to have a big “A” painted on the back of their cars (in brown paint, no?), so that we have some warning and can try and avoid them.

Imagine you’ve run out of coffee fixings. You’re tired, and grumpy. You’re on the way to the coffee shop to get your morning fix. You turn down the road that leads to caffein, only to see the ‘road closed’ signs in the distance.

As your brain is slowly processing the signs, your eyes drift upwards to some movement on the sunvisor.

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Recently, a friend of mine got herself a new car – a Rav4. I’ve been driving a Rav now for about 7 years. I love my Rav, but as with all things, the excitement wears off after a while and it’s not new any more.

When I first got my Rav in 2001, I was all over it, and scouring the internet for Rav4 related websites. Then, in 2005, the lease ran out and I did the lease buyout thing. It was a great deal, since I don’t drive much and had looked after the car – I basically got a ‘brand new’ Rav4 for a fraction of the price. Anyhow, so in 2005 I got the ‘new car’ excitement all over again, and went back to those websites and read up again on the new details and info and stuff that had come out.

So back to now – with my friend getting a Rav, it’s got me excited again for her, and that’s made me excited for my own Rav, and once again I’m doing the reading and surfing and whatnot. Maybe I’ll get around to some photos of my ride, but not till after its been washed

In the meantime, here’s a link to the best Rav4 forum / site that there is. Check it out!