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ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127

Drivers on the road who fail to acknowledge you! I had to deliver two large pieces of plant equipment this morning, This involved driving through several rural villages. When did it become the norm for folk not to give a simple wave, smile, thank you? I must have pulled over dozens of times for the school run mums taking Tarquin to school in their Range Rovers, Volvos, jeeps, etc, They just drive on by without a thought, or any kind of gesture for any on the road! They are also happy to keep charging towards you when it's quite clear there is absolutely nowhere for them to go other than the ditch! I found myself shouting at several mindless people, which has wound me up no end! What is happening on the roads??  80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

13th Nov 2017 1:19pm

Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5876	Sitting in a bar in France, watching the Fra v ABs match. It seems that you get rugby bores with verbal diarrhoea here as well  Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
14th Nov 2017 6:15pm

Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3525

Mobility Scooters Why does anyone driving one of these have a death wish? I got pinned against the wall by one in Homebase (other DIY shops with mobility scooters are available) Watched one speeding (you know what I mean, faster than walking pace) up a pedestrianised Road in Norwich the other day. It was only the nimbleness of the pedestrians which saved the driver from taking anyone out. Stacey007 got me thinking with his Toylander project and buying one as the donee for the power train. 6mph - 8mph is pretty fast when everyone else is walking. Please don’t get me wrong. These things are a lifeline to some people but do they have any speed control or are they only on or off? Christmas. Am I allowed to complain when some shops were putting the decorations up before Halloween? Well I will anyway.

14th Nov 2017 6:36pm

Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5876	General morons 'Don't block my drive' note left on ambulance http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-41953644 Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
14th Nov 2017 6:49pm

Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897	Rashers wrote: Please don’t get me wrong. These things are a lifeline to some people but do they have any speed control or are they only on or off? Just how many of the riders really need them? Are some just too lazy to walk?
15th Nov 2017 1:27am

lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006	Elephant racing. In general but more specifically on two lane dual carriageways. Grow up. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
15th Nov 2017 4:19am

custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20538	^^^^^ I've had that. No Guts, No Glory. 🇬🇧ðŸ�´ó �§ó �¢ó �¥ó �®ó �§ó �¿ðŸ�´ó �§ó �¢ó �·ó �¬ó �³ó �¿ðŸ�´ó �§ó �¢ó �³ó �£ó �´ó �¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸�🛢ï¸�âš™ï¸�🧰💪
21st Nov 2017 5:26pm

custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20538	**DELETED, ACCIDENTAL DOUBLE POST. No Guts, No Glory. 🇬🇧ðŸ�´ó �§ó �¢ó �¥ó �®ó �§ó �¿ðŸ�´ó �§ó �¢ó �·ó �¬ó �³ó �¿ðŸ�´ó �§ó �¢ó �³ó �£ó �´ó �¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸�🛢ï¸�âš™ï¸�🧰💪
21st Nov 2017 5:30pm

gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111

How do many of the drivers on our roads pass their test, when I passed my test you had you have a knowledge of the highway code. OK you have to still have that knowledge, however recently going to a center with my granddaughter where you had to go through a digital form of the highway code and seeing a group of people who needed an interpreter to help them understand English and who had help in getting the right answers and who could not possibly read our road signs or our road laws. I left thinking no wonder our insurance is so dear.  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

21st Nov 2017 11:41pm

Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1978	Going out for lunch at 12.00, finishing at 18.00 and then waking up early the following morning feeling decidedly shabby. When and why did the ability to shrug off a hangover with relative ease pack it’s bag and move out? I’ve got meetings from 10.00-17.00 today 🤮
22nd Nov 2017 5:59am

What puddle? Member Since: 25 Oct 2013 Location: Reading Posts: 952	You didn't drink enough water after the sh*tface event. Now left.
22nd Nov 2017 8:28am

Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1978	It looked like water and had ice and lemon in.......I can see the mistake now.
22nd Nov 2017 8:31am

Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3525

gilarion wrote: when I passed my test you had you have a knowledge of the highway code I don't suppose any of you watched Guy Martin make a complete balls up what traffic light comes after the yellow one on the Channel Four programme where they built the replica First World War Mk4 Tank? It made me smile. He had to get a part H (?) license to drive a tracked vehicle on the road. The driving part of the test was fine. He stumbled somewhat on the oral questions after. Good programme, if anyone missed it. Worth getting on catch up if not.

22nd Nov 2017 12:14pm

Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897	I stopped getting hangovers about 40 years ago. Haven't the foggiest idea why or how.
22nd Nov 2017 12:25pm

custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20538	It's now far to easy each evening to spend money. A couple of clicks and that it, cash gone. No card needed or nothing these days, the temptation is difficult to resist! Anyone else in a similar boat? No Guts, No Glory. 🇬🇧ðŸ�´ó �§ó �¢ó �¥ó �®ó �§ó �¿ðŸ�´ó �§ó �¢ó �·ó �¬ó �³ó �¿ðŸ�´ó �§ó �¢ó �³ó �£ó �´ó �¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸�🛢ï¸�âš™ï¸�🧰💪
24th Nov 2017 9:09pm

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