Grumpy old buggers thread

[scarry]

But, it puts him in the lead in whatever race he thinks he's competing in.

Just like shooting off at the lights,then catch them up at the next red......

Oh well,such is life.

[4bee]

Just like shooting off at the lights,then catch them up at the next red......


Oh well,such is life.

Engine noise like a Diesel Electric Loco with rubber left l on the road like a Grand Prix start? See them every day.

[cuppabillytea]

My golden rule is: Keep out of the way. If someone wants to go faster than me,, they probably won't be in my way, so thats nice.

[4bee]

This happens everywhere,and i have no idea why people do this.

In a TD5 it is an absolute PITA,as the overtaking lane is often on an uphill section of the road,and with the lack of power,often i could not get past them.
With the D4,it was no issue.
I pity Truck drivers,having to put up with these clowns all day.

In fact,working on the Gold Coast,and travelling down and back on the M1 for the last few days i see similar antics,drivers in the second lane from the left sitting on 90Km/hr,holding everyone up,when they should be in the far left lane.The speed limit is 110Km/hr,although the road is often conjested.We start very early which is the only way to get a good run.
It is also surprising on this section of road the number of bike riders with no protective clothing,often with a pillion passenger,weaving in and out the traffic at speeds around 20% and more above the speed limit.
Temporary citizens i suppose,and they know where the speed cameras are positioned.
Apparently point to point speed cameras are going to be installed,which may slow them down.

Protective togs.? Gives me the ****z.

I think it should be Mandatory. You can buy Hi-Vis almost anywhere these days at excellent prices.

Why then, do Bike Riders insist on wearing dark T shirts or other casual clothing in stead of buying a Hi-Vis Bib or other togs?

Grumble Grumble.

[scarry]

My golden rule is: Keep out of the way. If someone wants to go faster than me,, they probably won't be in my way, so thats nice.

And no doubt they have the magnetic P for Professional stuck on the back of the vehicle?

The cops around here have some unmarked,i think they are small Mitsy sedans,they probably catch a few of the hoons.

Red and blue flashing lights on the rear parcel shelf,and the rear window heavily tinted so the lights are not obvious.

[cuppabillytea]

And no doubt they have the magnetic P for Professional stuck on the back of the vehicle?

The cops around here have some unmarked,i think they are small Mitsy sedans,they probably catch a few of the hoons.

Red and blue flashing lights on the rear parcel shelf,and the rear window heavily tinted so the lights are not obvious.

I dream of capturing such a moment on dash cam.

[4bee]

And no doubt they have the magnetic P for Professional stuck on the back of the vehicle?

The cops around here have some unmarked,i think they are small Mitsy sedans,they probably catch a few of the hoons.

Red and blue flashing lights on the rear parcel shelf,and the rear window heavily tinted so the lights are not obvious.

Or L for Loser?

It is getting a bit difficult to recognise a Cop Car these days with most of the Forc... /Services swapping over to the Sunday Afternoon Driving Vehicle.

Not unless you can see the Graphics & Checkerboard " Plain clothes" image that they seem to be using.

[3toes]

Some times they are in the right place at the right time. There has to be a random element in this. Last time was home traveling on a dual carriageway about 10pm. Car cone s behind weaving through the traffic. As well as weaving not being piloted in a steady fashion and cutting in to gaps that were not there depending on others to make the gap. Just as they passed me the car behind erupted in blue and red lights with sirens sounding. Had the car stopped in only a couple of car lengths. Would never have known it was a police car if had not lit up the lights

[Tins]

(Not sure where to put this... over to you)

That went well.... Watching Google apologising for being what they actually are would be funny if it wasn't so awful. AI is what your kids/grandkids will turn to for answers. So, George Washington was black? Paedophilia is ok? Gemini thinks so.
Not sure they can just go and rewrite a few lines of code here. This is systemic from the ground up.

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Still trust 'em?

[RANDLOVER]

(Not sure where to put this... over to you)

That went well.... Watching Google apologising for being what they actually are would be funny if it wasn't so awful. AI is what your kids/grandkids will turn to for answers. So, George Washington was black? Paedophilia is ok? Gemini thinks so.
Not sure they can just go and rewrite a few lines of code here. This is systemic from the ground up.

Still trust 'em?

One of our contractors was playing around with AI on his laptop so I said, "Get it to write you a service report.", which it did complete with faults it said needed repairing. I was appalled at how dishonest it was.