Speeding in Country Place

I went fishing Sunday night. Didn’t catch any fish, but I always enjoy visiting with the neighbors I see there. I like sunsets and it was a nice one. I fished until after dark and was on my way home, driving about 25 mph on Big Timber when a deer ran right out in front of me. At that speed I was able to stop and when I did four other deer ran across, including a young buck. I don’t always drive the speed limit in Country Place. Sometimes I’m in a hurry. If I’d been in a hurry last night there’s a good chance I’d have either hit the deer or taken out the Rice’s mailbox. Folks, it’s easy to forget your speed. It’s human nature to bend the rules a bit. But our Country Place roads have too many blind spots, too many curves, and there are too many deer, dogs and kids for us to ignore the speed limits in here. Our son, Leo, dodged a dog on Three Lakes last spring and rolled his truck; he will carry the scars for the rest of his life.  And he was lucky. So let’s be careful out there. Try to leave a few minutes early for your appointment. Enjoy the scenery and keep our neighborhood safe.