gingersmom Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'm sitting at a 4 way intersection earlier daydreaming while I wait for the light to change. I started counting how many people had their car windows down. It was amazing. Out of about 30 cars I would say that at least 20 had at least one window down. Its nice weather here today but not that warm. My heat came on this morning :confused: I never put the car windows down. I hate the noise when I'm driving and I'm always afraid some bugs are going to fly in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 If the weather is nice, I like the windows down. Of course, if I'm at a stop light and someone around me is smoking I'm quick to roll them right back up. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I do whenever it is not raining. I even use hand signals. Don't even know if they are still legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Yup. I love the fresh air, and it's much better for the environment than driving around with my car's air turned on all the time. We don't have a lot of traffic around here, though. We can hear birds singing at red lights. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 In nice weather I will put the windows down while we are on rural/suburban roads. Once we are on highways, I always roll them up because I can't stand the noise. If it's too hot I'll put them up to turn on the AC since I don't like opening the windows next to the little guys since they like to throw things out the windows.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Almost always... I love fresh air so much, I've been known to drive in the winter, with my window down and the heat on. I've also survived 20+ years in the south w/o AC in my car. This is my first car to have working AC, and I have yet to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 No. I have super fine hair. If the window is open it is whipped into a snarl that takes me an hour to undo. No open windows and definitely no convertibles for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Yes, in nice weather and if I'm either driving relatively slowly or not trying to have a conversation or listen to the radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Yes, except at intersections. It never fails I will pull up next to someone smoking and it rolls into my truck and really makes me mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Always! I feel like I'm closed off from the world with my windows up, I at least have to have them cracked. I feel the same way with the windows of my house - they are down for as much of the day as I can have them down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Yup. I love the fresh air, and it's much better for the environment than driving around with my car's air turned on all the time. :iagree: When it's not raining or very cold, I like the windows down and fresh air moving through the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I don't. I used to more than I do now, which is pretty much never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Depends. If I have my hair done for a special occasion, I prefer the windows up. This is rare though. If the weather is nice I like to have them down, but on the highway or where it's higher speed driving I like them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Every chance I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 If I'm alone and smoking in the car (yes... I'm one of those..., never with the kids, but by myself I do) then I do. I don't understand how people smoke in their cars with the windows up. Gets it FAR too smoky. If it's a nice day out, I try to have the windows open, but if we're getting on a highway, it's just way too noisy. Unfortunately, our AC is having issues at the moment. Hopefully it'll be fixed before it gets too hot, but last summer, it was windows down or we burn up in the car. :tongue_smilie: Hate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 No, I don't. I don't like my hair blowing around or the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virg Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 If I have a rubberband to put up my hair and it is warm I will put my windows down. If my asthmatic son is in the car I can't though because of all the dust and pollutants from the cars around us. He has to have the air going through the HEPA cabin filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenNotOfTroy Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Always, my air conditioner is broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I get motion sick if I can't have the windows down. Often, motion sickness triggers migraines. So... Yes. I always have to have at least one window down while I'm driving or in a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Driving around town in nice weather? Heck yeah. On the highway/interstate? Nope. That's when the wind/noise becomes too much for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I do as much as possible! I don't like running A/C, it sucks the gas. I also like the fresh air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Almost never. I don't like the sound or the wind whipping around the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I drive with the windows up. When the windows are down my hair blows into my face and drives me batty. Because of allergies I've become sensitive to hair touching my face. I even wear my hair back but there are short wisps that can't be controlled. The other reason I drive with the windows up is that in this car, when the windows are down, the way the air flows causes a sort of vibration that hurts my ears. Ds1 and I are the only ones in our family affected by this, though. Dh, ds2, and dd don't notice anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 :iagree:When it's not raining or very cold, I like the windows down and fresh air moving through the car. Change the "not very cold", to hot, and yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 In the summer, they're almost always down if I'm driving… dh prefers the air conditioner, but I think a/c air smells weird.. like 'fake air' or something. Windows down, tunes up. Yes, I'm one of those annoying people. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Florida + No AC= windows down. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Always, my air conditioner is broken. :iagree: Even though it's super-humid, already in the 90's, and the mosquitoes swarm in the windows. How I wish we could afford to replace the compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 No. I have super fine hair. If the window is open it is whipped into a snarl that takes me an hour to undo. No open windows and definitely no convertibles for me! :iagree: Plus the noise if my windows are open. Once my van gets to around 35 mph, there is this buffeting/whooshing noise that drives me crazy. My first car was an old little Honda Civic. I drove it for a couple of years and then the radiator started having problems. Until I got it fixed, I had to drive in the heat of summer with my windows open and the heat going full blast, just so my radiator wouldn't overheat. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Never. I can't stand it blowing my hair and the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 No, I always drive with all the windows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Almost always... I love fresh air so much, I've been known to drive in the winter, with my window down and the heat on. :D Me, too! I keep the heat on my feet, because I'm also usually in flip flops - even in winter. Every chance I get. :D Me, too. Never. I can't stand it blowing my hair and the noise. My hair is waist-length, so it doesn't blow around too much. I just tuck it under my armpit LOL. My daughter's hair is much shorter (bra-length, if she wore one, plus bangs and layers) ... she isn't as fond of driving with windows down, either, because her hair flies in her face. I don't hear the noise over my obnoxious music, though :tongue_smilie:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Rarely and if I do it is in town. I hate my hair blowing around, makes me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Windows down, tunes up. Yes, I'm one of those annoying people. :p Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I'm sitting at a 4 way intersection earlier daydreaming while I wait for the light to change. I started counting how many people had their car windows down. It was amazing. Out of about 30 cars I would say that at least 20 had at least one window down. Its nice weather here today but not that warm. My heat came on this morning :confused: I never put the car windows down. I hate the noise when I'm driving and I'm always afraid some bugs are going to fly in. I absolutely LOVE driving with the windows down. I like the feel of the wind and the fresh air and I like the sound too. Weird huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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