First you make an annoying assumption that Americans

Post #24,594 by boxley 1/16/02 8:57:17 AM Reply	First you make an annoying assumption that Americans understand basic math:) In a residential zone 35 in a 30 can be dangerous which is why you teach children and pedestrians that these people will run you over. In parking lots I have seen the tire chirpers going from 0 - 30 when 10 is excessive. I tell my kids "look out those old people cant see you!" because cars and pedestrians dont mix. Most people are blissfully ignorant of how little it takes to kill someone in a vehicle and are so remorseful when they do. It is considered a fact of life here just like smoking is dangerous and some of us do anyway. So if you ever visit over this way assume all drivers are drunk and looking to kill you specifically and you will be ok. Thats the way I look at other drivers and Im still here. thanx, bill My Dreams aren't as empty as my conscience seems to be
Post #24,636 by wharris2 1/16/02 4:30:07 PM Reply	tire chirpers? Biggest belly laugh I've had this week. "Beware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it." -- Donald Knuth
Post #24,651 by Ashton 1/16/02 5:46:11 PM Reply	Whenever I hear one o' those chirps I silently beseech Great Hastur and Cthulhu to cause that miscreant's transmission to drop noisily to the ground.. while bumping along the underbody, amidst great gnashing, wailing and -- Oh.. Shit !!s. (Could happen) Ashton the Intolerant
Post #24,674 by Ric Locke 1/17/02 12:12:32 AM Reply	Aha! "... assume all drivers are drunk and looking to kill you specifically and you will be ok." Do we have another motorcyclist, or potential motorcyclist, here? I've a very little experience on two-wheelers, but that was enough to learn the Basic Rule Of Motorcycle Riding: All automobile drivers are homicidal maniacs who will seek you out and run you down if you give them the chance. It's also a useful mantra when you're driving anything lighter than, say, an M1A1. I said in my previous post that I try hard to keep it down in pedestrian areas, and I do, but once in a while I look at my wife, look back at the traffic, and say, "Well, honey, it's time to pretend I'm in Mexico City again." She closes her eyes as a rule. Regards, Ric
Post #24,698 by boxley 1/17/02 8:58:43 AM Reply	naw got a right wrist problem keeps curling and twisting every time I get on one of the dang things. Got tired of picking gravel out of my legs after taking sharp turns at speed off of pavement to dirt roads. thanx, bill My Dreams aren't as empty as my conscience seems to be

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