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I bet it was great.

posted by Amanda__ on March 1, 2026 at 9:52 AM | link to this | reply

I remember being excited to get my licence at 16. I had been driving, or steering a car since I was about three, but now I could go into the local town driving!!

posted by Kabu on February 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM | link to this | reply

My granddaughter turns 16 on March 2nd. She is already talking about get her license and a car. As for the hot tub, my first time to try one was in Lake Tahoe, California when I was 19. It was really nice, but I remember that it made me sleepy and I almost slept in the next morning.

posted by Sherri_G on February 27, 2026 at 5:23 PM | link to this | reply

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I think we had to wait until one was eighteen. My first car was huge and it had been in a garage during the war. I was lucky to survive driving it.

posted by C_C_T on February 27, 2026 at 12:48 PM | link to this | reply

Good afternoon

FSI, I have no idea what the rules are here for a hot tub.  I really didn't know there were rules.  I'm sure it was an exciting time for you.  It's finally warming up, and it's a beautiful day.  I hope you enjoy your day.

posted by Goldiec on February 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM | link to this | reply

I can see how you would feel that way. For me a driver's license was the ultimate rite of passage. I got my first license at 14 in Idaho. About a year and a half later a health issue forced our return to Michigan. I went to the DMV but was soon told I was not old enough for a license in Michigan. I was so shocked and sad but thankfully I only had to wait 6 months. 

posted by sam444 on February 27, 2026 at 10:36 AM | link to this | reply