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  • D Dalek Dave

    ? Watford Gap is way north of Luton... see here[^]

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    I know now, I was thinking of Watford, Herts. We are happy to have you as a southern softie, here have a :rose:

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      We built a wall, some time ago, to help you distinguish...

      And in typical Italian fashion, you got it wrong. ;P

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      They leaned two shovels against it and asked the workmen to take their Pict...

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        I know now, I was thinking of Watford, Herts. We are happy to have you as a southern softie, here have a :rose:

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        Dalek Dave
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        Thanks, I'm so pleased, I think I am getting a tear in my eye. Sorry, feeling a little emotional as being accepted for who I am, Soft Southern Pansy!

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        • D Dalek Dave

          See Here[^]. I notice 9 of the 10 most dangerous roads are in t'North. I suspect that the roads are not dangerous, it is the fact that Northerners can't drive. After all it has only been a generation since they all work'd int'mill, barefoot, and the only form of transport were a whippet.

          ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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          OriginalGriff
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          Don't think Dangerous Road - think Interesting Road The safe ones are the boring straight things that make you wish you had stayed at home!

          Did you know: That by counting the rings on a tree trunk, you can tell how many other trees it has slept with.

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            They leaned two shovels against it and asked the workmen to take their Pict...

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            Dalek Dave
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            Boom Boom! Did you get that joke from watching Saxon the City?

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            • D Dalek Dave

              See Here[^]. I notice 9 of the 10 most dangerous roads are in t'North. I suspect that the roads are not dangerous, it is the fact that Northerners can't drive. After all it has only been a generation since they all work'd int'mill, barefoot, and the only form of transport were a whippet.

              ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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              Duncan Edwards Jones
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              Dalek Dave wrote:

              I notice 9 of the 10 most dangerous exciting roads are in t'North.

              fixed.

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              • S Steven J Jowett

                Watford Gap? Really? I live in Nuneaton, which I believe is north of Watford Gap, yet in the heart of the Midlands. Definately not in the north.

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                merridus
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                The West Midlands is where it's at. We get the best of both worlds close enough to the South to have an emotional side which the ladies love, yet North enough for a hard nut exterior. And luck for me I'm from just far enough away from Birmingham and the Black Country to avoid that god awful accent

                - Rob

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                • D Duncan Edwards Jones

                  Dalek Dave wrote:

                  I notice 9 of the 10 most dangerous exciting roads are in t'North.

                  fixed.

                  '--8<------------------------ Ex Datis: Duncan Jones Free eBook: Printing - a .NET Developer's Guide (Part 1)

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                  Dalek Dave
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                  BEST DRIVING ROAD IN THE WORLD!!! Buttertubs Pass in North Yorkshire[^] Best done at high speed, with a hope that nothing else is coming the other way!

                  ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                  • D Dalek Dave

                    See Here[^]. I notice 9 of the 10 most dangerous roads are in t'North. I suspect that the roads are not dangerous, it is the fact that Northerners can't drive. After all it has only been a generation since they all work'd int'mill, barefoot, and the only form of transport were a whippet.

                    ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                    Pete OHanlon
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                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                    I suspect that the roads are not dangerous, it is the fact that Northerners can't drive

                    On the contrary, roads in the south are safer because they are just carparks. There are whole generations born and died waiting to get to their junction on the M25.

                    "WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith

                    As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.

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                    • D Dalek Dave

                      See Here[^]. I notice 9 of the 10 most dangerous roads are in t'North. I suspect that the roads are not dangerous, it is the fact that Northerners can't drive. After all it has only been a generation since they all work'd int'mill, barefoot, and the only form of transport were a whippet.

                      ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                      Mark_Wallace
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                      Take away crumple zones, airbags, impact bars, etc. -- in fact, position the driver at the very front, in front of the engine, with only glass for protection -- and suddenly *all* roads will become safe.

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                      • M merridus

                        The West Midlands is where it's at. We get the best of both worlds close enough to the South to have an emotional side which the ladies love, yet North enough for a hard nut exterior. And luck for me I'm from just far enough away from Birmingham and the Black Country to avoid that god awful accent

                        - Rob

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                        Dalek Dave
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                        The Midlands, A desolate wasteland whence comes no culture. Indolent youths hanging out by shopping precints, and elderly ladies ekeing out their miserly pensions on cat food and bingo.

                        ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                        • P Pete OHanlon

                          Dalek Dave wrote:

                          I suspect that the roads are not dangerous, it is the fact that Northerners can't drive

                          On the contrary, roads in the south are safer because they are just carparks. There are whole generations born and died waiting to get to their junction on the M25.

                          "WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith

                          As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.

                          My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Onyx

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                          Dalek Dave
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                          Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                          On the contrary, roads in the south are safer because they are just carparks. There are whole generations born and died waiting to get to their junction on the M25.

                          Have you ever tried getting across London? It average 4 miles an hour at peak times. Do you remember Clarkson driving the marathon route and getting there after the runner?

                          ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                            The Midlands, A desolate wasteland whence comes no culture. Indolent youths hanging out by shopping precints, and elderly ladies ekeing out their miserly pensions on cat food and bingo.

                            ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                            merridus
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                            Are you talking about the midlands as a whole? Or have you specifically selected Coventry? Sounds spot on, and I wouldn't change a thing. Except perhaps get the Sky Blues promoted back to where they belong :)

                            - Rob

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                              Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                              On the contrary, roads in the south are safer because they are just carparks. There are whole generations born and died waiting to get to their junction on the M25.

                              Have you ever tried getting across London? It average 4 miles an hour at peak times. Do you remember Clarkson driving the marathon route and getting there after the runner?

                              ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                              Pete OHanlon
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                              Dalek Dave wrote:

                              Have you ever tried getting across London?

                              Yes. Years ago (mid-90s) I was working at Sugar Quays. I actually found it quicker to walk back to the flat than to use a car (and I didn't like the tube that much).

                              "WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith

                              As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.

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                              • M merridus

                                The West Midlands is where it's at. We get the best of both worlds close enough to the South to have an emotional side which the ladies love, yet North enough for a hard nut exterior. And luck for me I'm from just far enough away from Birmingham and the Black Country to avoid that god awful accent

                                - Rob

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                                Portsmouth - A northern city in the middle of the South.

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                                • M merridus

                                  The West Midlands is where it's at. We get the best of both worlds close enough to the South to have an emotional side which the ladies love, yet North enough for a hard nut exterior. And luck for me I'm from just far enough away from Birmingham and the Black Country to avoid that god awful accent

                                  - Rob

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                                  Steven J Jowett
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                                  Couldn't have but it better myself. :) :thumbsup:

                                  Steve Jowett ------------------------- Real programmers don't use PL/1. PL/1 is for insecure momma's boys who can't choose between COBOL and Fortran.

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                                  • M merridus

                                    Are you talking about the midlands as a whole? Or have you specifically selected Coventry? Sounds spot on, and I wouldn't change a thing. Except perhaps get the Sky Blues promoted back to where they belong :)

                                    - Rob

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                                    Dalek Dave
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                                    merridus wrote:

                                    Except perhaps get the Sky Blues promoted back to where they belong

                                    Conference?

                                    ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                                    • D Dalek Dave

                                      Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                                      On the contrary, roads in the south are safer because they are just carparks. There are whole generations born and died waiting to get to their junction on the M25.

                                      Have you ever tried getting across London? It average 4 miles an hour at peak times. Do you remember Clarkson driving the marathon route and getting there after the runner?

                                      ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                                      Steven J Jowett
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                                      Dalek Dave wrote:

                                      It average 4 miles an hour at peak times.

                                      and yet they're dumb enough to continue this way. Go figure.

                                      Steve Jowett ------------------------- Real programmers don't use PL/1. PL/1 is for insecure momma's boys who can't choose between COBOL and Fortran.

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                                      • D Dalek Dave

                                        Pete O'Hanlon wrote:

                                        On the contrary, roads in the south are safer because they are just carparks. There are whole generations born and died waiting to get to their junction on the M25.

                                        Have you ever tried getting across London? It average 4 miles an hour at peak times. Do you remember Clarkson driving the marathon route and getting there after the runner?

                                        ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                                        Henry Minute
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                                        Many, many years ago I took two friends to Gatwick Airport from the extreme north of London early one Sunday morning. Door to drop-off 45 minutes: Route - straight through the city onto A23. Transport - this[^]. As I said, it was many, many years ago.

                                        Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.” Why do programmers often confuse Halloween and Christmas? - Because 31 Oct = 25 Dec. Business Myths of the Geek #4 'What you think matters.'

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                                          Take away crumple zones, airbags, impact bars, etc. -- in fact, position the driver at the very front, in front of the engine, with only glass for protection -- and suddenly *all* roads will become safe.

                                          I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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                                          Henry Minute
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                                          No need for such extreme measures. A simple 18" spike protruding from the centre of the steering wheel would do it.

                                          Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.” Why do programmers often confuse Halloween and Christmas? - Because 31 Oct = 25 Dec. Business Myths of the Geek #4 'What you think matters.'

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