What Pisses Me Off
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John, you of all people should know that driving slow on the freeway is bad :) [You are in Houston or San Antonio right? :confused:] Then again, the craziest driving I've ever seen was when I was in San Antonio, I'm glad I wasn't riding with them or else I would be scarred for life :omg: James Sonork ID: 100.11138 - Hasaki "I left there in the morning with their God tucked underneath my arm their half-assed smiles and the book of rules. So I asked this God a question and by way of firm reply, He said - I'm not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays." "Wind Up" from Aqualung, Jethro Tull 1971
They're not crazy, they're just stupid. What do you expect from a town full of immigrants? I know how bad it is - I ride a motorcycle here too. "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
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We have an annual phenomenon called "Snowbird" that migrates here each winter. These are slow-moving, inattentive old people navigating 40' recreational vehicles on our narrow streets at half the posted speed. They come from Canada and the northern US to escape the cold at home, and generally make life miserable for all with their complete lack of driving skills. These odd creatures will blithely stare straight into the eyes of an oncoming driver doing the posted 45 mph, wait until he's 25' away, then pull out onto the highway in front of him without so much as a nod. They initiate u-turns from the right hand lane, without benefit of turn signals, and brake for hallucinations. The city promotes this as "Tourism" though all they contribute to the community is mayhem; they are best known for their shoplifting skills. Being on fixed incomes, they are too cheap to pay retail, so often help themselves to their own version of a senior discount. I've never been inside one of their RVs, but I can only assume that they don't come with plumbing. I surmise that personal hygiene is not a high priority to these people, judging by their slovenly appearance, and the odors that permeate the casinos across the river while they're perched here. Fortunately, Spring is here, and the homeward migration has begun. Life is, once again, good.
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****Colin Davies wrote: Yes, but keep the language clean please. Colin, this is the Rant and Rave forum so I am allowed to use whatever language I please. ****Colin Davies wrote: I believe the Sweedish Police have a Harpoon device now :) I want one. ****Colin Davies wrote: and in S.A. Some cars have flame-throwers. :) and one of these. Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
Michael Martin wrote: Colin Davies wrote: Yes, but keep the language clean please. Colin, this is the Rant and Rave forum so I am allowed to use whatever language I please. Sorry Michael, I forgot this was R&R :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I think it's interesting that we often quote each other in our sigs and attribute the qu-otes to "The Lounge". --- Daniel Fergusson
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Roger Allen wrote: Any luck with that job hunting Michael? (sorry still can't attend any interviews for you) None, they all want someone who is a Windows/Unix/Web/Consultant/Manager/Fuck Knows expert in everything. Don't think you would be much use. If you only have 3 years driving experience this would make you over 10 years younger than me. Don't know how you would go fronting up as a 33 year old. But your still a slack arse Pom for not making the effort for me. ;P Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
Michael Martin wrote: still a slack arse Pom Ok, call me stupid (you will do anyway ;P), but why do Aussies call Brits 'Poms' when it is you who were the prisoners orignally? -- Andrew.
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Michael Martin wrote: Colin Davies wrote: Yes, but keep the language clean please. Colin, this is the Rant and Rave forum so I am allowed to use whatever language I please. Sorry Michael, I forgot this was R&R :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
I think it's interesting that we often quote each other in our sigs and attribute the qu-otes to "The Lounge". --- Daniel Fergusson
****Colin Davies wrote: Sorry Michael, I forgot this was R&R :) No problems at all Colin, though I did originally think you were calling me on bad language in the R&R section. An integral part of me is bad language which I of course try to control with kids, works and places like CP. Sometimes it slips through unintentionally (other time intentionally) and this is when I don't mind getting reminders of behaviour. Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
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Michael Martin wrote: still a slack arse Pom Ok, call me stupid (you will do anyway ;P), but why do Aussies call Brits 'Poms' when it is you who were the prisoners orignally? -- Andrew.
Andrew Peace wrote: Ok, call me stupid (you will do anyway ;P )... As a matter of fact Andrew, I wouldn't since I know you (from CP that is). Yes generically I would call all Poms stupid as that is a requirement of being an Australian. But from discussions I have seen or been involved in with you I know you are not an idiot. Andrew Peace wrote: ...but why do Aussies call Brits 'Poms' when it is you who were the prisoners orignally? I do not know for a fact why the English are called Poms but I am 99.999% sure it has nothing to do with convicts or soldiers. I am fairly sure it is to do with skin colour and the pomegranite (spelling ?). As the pomegranite has really white flesh and so do the majority of English (at least back then) who hadn't spent much time in the Aussie sun. Those that had spent any time in Australia and worked in the sun had had bronze skin. Pom was probably a way of getting to the English that knew and insulting with impunity those that didn't. Hope that either helps or gets someone who does know to help us. ;) Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
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I have been doing a lot of driving in the last few days racking up kilometres on the freeway. This has exposed me to some of the biggest waste of body parts on the face of the earth. Fuckwits who have somehow gained a license and have since failed to kill themselves. The pricks who shit me the most are those driving slow in the overtaking lane. By slow I mean slower than me and not necessarily below the speed limit. Next on the list are those who get in to the overtaking lane to get past a slower car just as you are approaching both of them. They are probably going 5-10 km/h faster than the slow car while I am going 20-40 km/h faster. This forces me to brake and wait for them to inch past. If Toyota ever offers the front-mounted cannon for the Prado 4x4 they will have an instant and happy customer. Anyone else have experience with cocksuckers on the road? Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
Actually I just had my first driving lesson yesterday, first time I drive a car, so I'm not that experienced. But Michael, based on your message you seem to be the "cocksucker", no offense intended :-D Take it easy, it's not a race you know. At any speed above 70 Km per Hour you don't really stand a chance of staying alive during a crash. So just think what would happen to your body at 150 KmH X| Isaac Sasson, Small time programmer - complainer at large. Sonork ID 100.13704
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Isaac Sasson wrote: At any speed above 70 Km per Hour you don't really stand a chance of staying alive during a crash. So just think what would happen to your body at 150 KmH X| If you are on the right type of road, are driving a recent and well maintained car and are an experienced and alert driver I believe travelling at 150 km/h is safe. I am and was in the original mesage about driving on a dual carrigeway motorway. This means that you will not have cars nearby travelling in the other direction so a headon smash is a near impossible. At these speeds a headon crash would be instant death for all. Remember that Australia is a huge place, slow speeds wouldn't allow you to make it anywhere in a reasonable time. It is 50 km from where I live to where I did work. What is the likelyhood of having to travel that far for anything in Israel? Built up areas in Australia have a speed limit of 60 km/h. Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
Michael Martin wrote: What is the likelyhood of having to travel that far for anything in Israel? Actually my last workplace was about 30 Km from my home. Michael Martin wrote: Built up areas in Australia have a speed limit of 60 km/h. Same thing here. Isaac Sasson, Small time programmer - complainer at large. Sonork ID 100.13704
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Actually I just had my first driving lesson yesterday, first time I drive a car, so I'm not that experienced. But Michael, based on your message you seem to be the "cocksucker", no offense intended :-D Take it easy, it's not a race you know. At any speed above 70 Km per Hour you don't really stand a chance of staying alive during a crash. So just think what would happen to your body at 150 KmH X| Isaac Sasson, Small time programmer - complainer at large. Sonork ID 100.13704
Isaac Sasson wrote: At any speed above 70 Km per Hour you don't really stand a chance of staying alive during a crash. So just think what would happen to your body at 150 KmH X| If you are on the right type of road, are driving a recent and well maintained car and are an experienced and alert driver I believe travelling at 150 km/h is safe. I am and was in the original mesage about driving on a dual carrigeway motorway. This means that you will not have cars nearby travelling in the other direction so a headon smash is a near impossible. At these speeds a headon crash would be instant death for all. Remember that Australia is a huge place, slow speeds wouldn't allow you to make it anywhere in a reasonable time. It is 50 km from where I live to where I did work. What is the likelyhood of having to travel that far for anything in Israel? Built up areas in Australia have a speed limit of 60 km/h. Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
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Roger Allen wrote: Any luck with that job hunting Michael? (sorry still can't attend any interviews for you) None, they all want someone who is a Windows/Unix/Web/Consultant/Manager/Fuck Knows expert in everything. Don't think you would be much use. If you only have 3 years driving experience this would make you over 10 years younger than me. Don't know how you would go fronting up as a 33 year old. But your still a slack arse Pom for not making the effort for me. ;P Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
Michael Martin wrote: Don't know how you would go fronting up as a 33 year old I should manage that quite easily as I am 33 years old. (34 this may :( ). I was just a slack arsed pom in learning to drive when I was 30. I used to get my mum to drive me everywhere :-D Roger Allen Sonork 100.10016 If I'm not breathing, I'm either dead or holding my breath. A fool jabbers, while a wise man listens. But is he so wise to listen to the fool?
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Michael Martin wrote: Don't know how you would go fronting up as a 33 year old I should manage that quite easily as I am 33 years old. (34 this may :( ). I was just a slack arsed pom in learning to drive when I was 30. I used to get my mum to drive me everywhere :-D Roger Allen Sonork 100.10016 If I'm not breathing, I'm either dead or holding my breath. A fool jabbers, while a wise man listens. But is he so wise to listen to the fool?
Roger Allen wrote: I should manage that quite easily as I am 33 years old. (34 this may :( ). Well in that case I will call you an old bastard since you are 6 months older than I. Not too many older than me hanging around CP at the moment, that I can see anyway. ;P Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
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Roger Allen wrote: I should manage that quite easily as I am 33 years old. (34 this may :( ). Well in that case I will call you an old bastard since you are 6 months older than I. Not too many older than me hanging around CP at the moment, that I can see anyway. ;P Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "He orginally got the Tweezers of Destruction through the scanners but then popped back outside for a smoke." - Chris Maunder 26/03/2002
Michael Martin wrote: Well in that case I will call you an old bastard since you are 6 months older than I You may call me this if you wish. As age == wisdom, it means I am far more wise than you ;P Michael Martin wrote: Not too many older than me hanging around CP Its almost as good as hanging round the local school gates. :-D Roger Allen Sonork 100.10016 If I'm not breathing, I'm either dead or holding my breath. A fool jabbers, while a wise man listens. But is he so wise to listen to the fool?
