Normally, I'm pretty observant.
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To the point where I've been accused of "having eyes like a s**t-house rat" before; and it's true - I do notice things and have always assumed it is part of being a good developer. But ... I've been driving cars for 40+ years and never, ever, noticed that there is a little arrow beside the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. I saw this on the internet, so I just checked. I've had the car for over two years, drive it most days. glance at the fuel gauge probably daily. Certainly weekly. Had I ever, once noticed the little arrow? Nope. :sigh: But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed? Go and check if you haven't already.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
In the grand scheme of things, it's a tiny "nice touch" type of thing. People miss "bigger" features. True story: My dad installs remote car starters on the side (he's retired after 40+ years as an auto mechanic). A friend of his wanted to get one installed in his car. He brought it in, my dad took a look at his keyfob...and had to tell him he's already got one. Held down a button for a second or two, and sure enough, the car started. The guy had owned the car for over 3 years (and often went outside on cold mornings to start it up) and never realized he had a remote starter.
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To the point where I've been accused of "having eyes like a s**t-house rat" before; and it's true - I do notice things and have always assumed it is part of being a good developer. But ... I've been driving cars for 40+ years and never, ever, noticed that there is a little arrow beside the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. I saw this on the internet, so I just checked. I've had the car for over two years, drive it most days. glance at the fuel gauge probably daily. Certainly weekly. Had I ever, once noticed the little arrow? Nope. :sigh: But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed? Go and check if you haven't already.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
OriginalGriff wrote:
But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed?
My daughter pointed it out to me when she bought a car a couple of years ago.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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To the point where I've been accused of "having eyes like a s**t-house rat" before; and it's true - I do notice things and have always assumed it is part of being a good developer. But ... I've been driving cars for 40+ years and never, ever, noticed that there is a little arrow beside the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. I saw this on the internet, so I just checked. I've had the car for over two years, drive it most days. glance at the fuel gauge probably daily. Certainly weekly. Had I ever, once noticed the little arrow? Nope. :sigh: But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed? Go and check if you haven't already.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
Only found out about that myself not so long ago. I was selling my old car that I'd had for about 18 years. A guy was looking it over and pulled out a cup holder from a little slot. I thought to myself, that would have been useful. :-O
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To the point where I've been accused of "having eyes like a s**t-house rat" before; and it's true - I do notice things and have always assumed it is part of being a good developer. But ... I've been driving cars for 40+ years and never, ever, noticed that there is a little arrow beside the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. I saw this on the internet, so I just checked. I've had the car for over two years, drive it most days. glance at the fuel gauge probably daily. Certainly weekly. Had I ever, once noticed the little arrow? Nope. :sigh: But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed? Go and check if you haven't already.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
Now I want some way to find the release lever on a rental, the rear hatch release on a Renault, how the frick do you put snow chains on (oh wait I got the son to do that).
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity - RAH I'm old. I know stuff - JSOP
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To the point where I've been accused of "having eyes like a s**t-house rat" before; and it's true - I do notice things and have always assumed it is part of being a good developer. But ... I've been driving cars for 40+ years and never, ever, noticed that there is a little arrow beside the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. I saw this on the internet, so I just checked. I've had the car for over two years, drive it most days. glance at the fuel gauge probably daily. Certainly weekly. Had I ever, once noticed the little arrow? Nope. :sigh: But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed? Go and check if you haven't already.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
Yes, decades ago.
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To the point where I've been accused of "having eyes like a s**t-house rat" before; and it's true - I do notice things and have always assumed it is part of being a good developer. But ... I've been driving cars for 40+ years and never, ever, noticed that there is a little arrow beside the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. I saw this on the internet, so I just checked. I've had the car for over two years, drive it most days. glance at the fuel gauge probably daily. Certainly weekly. Had I ever, once noticed the little arrow? Nope. :sigh: But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed? Go and check if you haven't already.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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To the point where I've been accused of "having eyes like a s**t-house rat" before; and it's true - I do notice things and have always assumed it is part of being a good developer. But ... I've been driving cars for 40+ years and never, ever, noticed that there is a little arrow beside the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. I saw this on the internet, so I just checked. I've had the car for over two years, drive it most days. glance at the fuel gauge probably daily. Certainly weekly. Had I ever, once noticed the little arrow? Nope. :sigh: But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed? Go and check if you haven't already.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Isn't it always on the passenger side?
GCS d--(d+) s-/++ a C++++ U+++ P- L+@ E-- W++ N+ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t+ 5? X R+++ tv-- b+(+++) DI+++ D++ G e++ h--- r+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
Nope, mine is on the driver's side.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Isn't it always on the passenger side?
GCS d--(d+) s-/++ a C++++ U+++ P- L+@ E-- W++ N+ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t+ 5? X R+++ tv-- b+(+++) DI+++ D++ G e++ h--- r+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
No, it is inconsistent. I have two Hondas and both are on the driver's side. Some manufacturers are not consistent among their own models though.
"They have a consciousness, they have a life, they have a soul! Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses! Save our brothers! Can I get an amen?"
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To the point where I've been accused of "having eyes like a s**t-house rat" before; and it's true - I do notice things and have always assumed it is part of being a good developer. But ... I've been driving cars for 40+ years and never, ever, noticed that there is a little arrow beside the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. I saw this on the internet, so I just checked. I've had the car for over two years, drive it most days. glance at the fuel gauge probably daily. Certainly weekly. Had I ever, once noticed the little arrow? Nope. :sigh: But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed? Go and check if you haven't already.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
I'm old enough I remember when manufacturer's didn't have the little arrow next to the fuel gauge :sigh: .
Software Zen:
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To the point where I've been accused of "having eyes like a s**t-house rat" before; and it's true - I do notice things and have always assumed it is part of being a good developer. But ... I've been driving cars for 40+ years and never, ever, noticed that there is a little arrow beside the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. I saw this on the internet, so I just checked. I've had the car for over two years, drive it most days. glance at the fuel gauge probably daily. Certainly weekly. Had I ever, once noticed the little arrow? Nope. :sigh: But it's there, and yes, the filler is on that side ... have you ever noticed? Go and check if you haven't already.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640 Never throw anything away, Griff Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay... AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
A similar "problem": I ran into a need for a COM-port connection to my PC, and searched like crazy for it before I had to realize that the PC has no COM-port. I had had that PC for nearly three years without noticing. Later, I learned that the mainboard does have a COM port header. Everything that was needed was a cable to make it available outside the cabinet. But at that time, it was too late.
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I'm old enough I remember when manufacturer's didn't have the little arrow next to the fuel gauge :sigh: .
Software Zen:
delete this;I'm old enough to remember when there wasn't a fuel gauge. You had to go look into the bag and see how much the horse had eaten so far.
Explorans limites defectum
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I'm old enough to remember when there wasn't a fuel gauge. You had to go look into the bag and see how much the horse had eaten so far.
Explorans limites defectum
Wow... CP has a centenarian! :-D
Software Zen:
delete this;
