For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for January 29, 2021

if only Michael had a car for himself

Yep this is the one where that thing happens.

And run the battery down.

Dream on Michael!!!!

Yeah, just wait until you have a car of your own and then you’ll realize just how many expenses come with it…

There is one logic flaw in this. All of the numerous cars I have owned require the key to be used in order to play the radio, cassette player, etc. I doubt Elly went in the house and left the ignition key in the car. Especially with Michael around. There is no way he can drain the battery.

I did that with my Dad’s International Scout when he brought it home. It was used and smelled it, but it was new to me.

I would ride with my father in his Willys service wagon. It’s heater blower would work, even with the key off. So I could sit behind the wheel and run the fan up and down, pretending it was the motor.

If I had my way, NO car would would have a radio that could be played while being driven.

I did that when I was a kid, and killed my uncle’s car battery listening to the radio in his 1950 Ford!

That brings back memories. : -)

It seems that since the automobile was invented, it was the dream of all boys (and many) girls to one day be behind the wheel of a car. It seems pretty certain that driverless cars will soon be safe enough to drive. Will the mystic still be there?

…and shift to “Drive”, and release the hand brake, and…