Dangerous Roads (UK)
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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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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
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).
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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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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
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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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
Couldn't have but it better myself. :) :thumbsup:
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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
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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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
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.
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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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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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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.'
Henry Minute wrote:
A simple 18" spike protruding from the centre of the steering wheel would do it.
Brilliant! You're on the design team for The World's Safest Car.
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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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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
I don't know about the most dangerous - but certainly one of the most beautiful and interesting in the UK. This is the road on which I learned to drive ;P http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-YhP9gbOy4&feature=channel[^]
It’s not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it’s because we do not dare that things are difficult. ~Seneca
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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
The most dangerous ones are mostly in and around the Peak District and Pennines - the roads are out in the wilds, mainly bordered by unyeilding dry stone walls, with many tight bends, culverts, trees and rocky outcrops etc. Road conditions, especially in the winter, can be horrendous. The vast majority of the casualties are bikers who let rip with the throtle when they get out in the countryside, knowing that there are unlikely to be many police cars in the vicinity. The remoteness of the area also means that emergency service response times are greater, but the chances of an accident being spotted by another road user who can help or even just report it are lower.
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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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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.
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.
I didn't realize England was large enough to have regions.
