I’ve successfully defended against their entrance into my life for probably a decade now, but: alas, my wife has finally prevailed. We have put roof racks on the car. Yet another mathematical proof that I am, in point of fact, old now.
I just know that we’re going to have everything blow off of the car when we’re on a bridge, now. I just know it. I can feel it in my bones…
Secret for maximum safe usage of roof racks: lots of rope, and knot-tying skilz. A bowline is especially useful in getting good tension on your ropes.
front-to-back, side-to-side, weave a net, nothing will slide.
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Mew
In the interest of being a snot, I’ll just note that at the point roof racks started to appeal, I overruled Mrs. Cat and purchased a small pickup truck with jump seats.
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None of the subsequent trucks have needed roof racks, and the last two seat five adults (or one adult and four football players) comfortably.
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Mrs. Cat regards the current pickup as “hers”, although I am permitted to drive it on road trips..
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Mew
Back when I was young,I sunk a large percentage of my income into lift tickets. 😉 My *not* having roof racKs is a sign of maturity.