On the eve of my leaving home at the age of eighteen, my father said to me: “You can do whatever you want—just don’t get thrown in jail.” He was a forbearing man who had experienced youthful folly, and he had learned from it.
From the first paragraph, I recognized this wonderful story I'd previously read and didn't notice it came from A CONSIDERABLE AGE and not directly rom Bryan Demchinsky. Great to see his great writing recognized.
Great read, Bryan. There is an "Easy Rider" vibe to it without the sad ending. As for your 383 cu.in. Dodge engine - it was indeed a " beast". Keep the stories coming, please.
What a tale!
Great story, great writing, great teaser at the end. Looking forward to the rest. Thanks for sharing.
the account of being thrown in jail is priceless
What a wonderfully written account of "experiencing youthful folly". Thank you Bryan.
I especially love that you couldn't put the car in reverse. Surely there was some fortune teller from up high letting you know something important?
Yes, it was a sign that it was time to get out of Mexico (and join the circus).
Were you trapeze artists?
More of a clown, as it turned out.
From the first paragraph, I recognized this wonderful story I'd previously read and didn't notice it came from A CONSIDERABLE AGE and not directly rom Bryan Demchinsky. Great to see his great writing recognized.
Great take of youthful adventure.
Ah youth! Such a delightful story.
Great story!
Can’t wait for the next one, Bryan. And when’s your next road trip?
Northern Ontario (and as fresh as the bear scat within):
https://open.substack.com/pub/bryandemchinsky/p/bear-scat?r=6z5g1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Great read, Bryan. There is an "Easy Rider" vibe to it without the sad ending. As for your 383 cu.in. Dodge engine - it was indeed a " beast". Keep the stories coming, please.
What a fabulous engaging story!