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During the months of March and April Barb and I will be touring around southern NSW, Vic. and Tassy. Anything of interest happening down there ?????? Rick. :devious: :devious:

:devious: :devious: :devious: HHHMMM, Yes Carl, You have a good point there mate. I just checked through the mugshots and he's not there. SEAN, we want REASONS not EXCUSES. Ummmmm, Laaaaachlan, It's FRIDAY NIGHT mate. C'mon, FESS UP, give us that BEFORE shot. Has anyone else gone back to page 15 ?????? Mighty STRAAAANGE statement there. :devious: :devious: :devious: :devious: Rick.

:classic: Reading back through the recent posts I notice that Sean mentions driving in bad weather. Now, I know it's rather silly but something that really gets up my left nostril are the news reports on T.V. or newspapers when they make statements such as; "Heavy rain and poor driving conditions today caused a number of accidents----------". CRAP !!! Such accidents are caused by fools who haven't the sense to slow down and take precautions due to the unsafe conditions. :devious: :devious: :devious: Rick.

Well, now, Here in Yeppoon, if there are dozen cars in a row, it's PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC, so I know what small town versus big city traffic is. You see, on average, We travell to Brisbane around every two months. Usually towing an 18 foot caravan. Now, in Brisbane, (Sydney's WORSE), if you leave a nice, safe buffer zone between you and the car in front, you'll ALWAYS find a city driver who'll duck into that space, lessening your "Safety margin". Funny thing is, ---I can STILL check my speedo and maintain a LEGAL speed. :D With over 40 years of driving experience, (you name it, I've probably done it), I've been involved in only two accidents, both times the other blokes fault entirely. Bear in mind that I've been luckier than most other drivers. As we've been saying all along, I had proper TRAINING and have gained the EXPERIENCE. Rick.

Yair Ken, I really get a kick out of watching the Marine's Drill Team in action. We've got NOTHING like that mate. Rick.

Speed cameras ??? Anyone driving in New South Wales who gets caught by a camera has only himself to blame. There are signs all along the highway warning drivers that cameras are in operation. .:stupid: :stupid: :stupid: And PLEASE don't tell me that taking your eyes off the road to check your speed is dangerous, as was suggested earlier in this thread. It's only dangerous if you don't know where the speedo is and have to find it. Do you check your rear view mirrors, (other than to make sure it's safe to pull out to overtake), or your temperature gauge to see if you've blown a welsh plug or a hose, you should !!!. Do you use the cigarette lighter, change radio stations, change the cassette or CD, glance over at your passenger during conversation ????? They all take a lot longer than a quick glance at the speedo. Provided you know where it is of course. :devious: :devious: :devious: Rick.

Couple of pages back I mentioned that a 17 year old had died in a crash. Here's the newspaper article. Speaks for itself. accident 1.bmp

:disappoin :disappoin :disappoin AAAAWWWWW, Gee , Lachlan, I was hoping for the "BEFORE" pic first. Yair Sean, I'm with you on that kind of so called "Sport". The local golf course boasts a few mobs of kangaroos that wander all over the course. The damned things are so tame that you can walk right in amongst them to play a shot and they couldn't care less (although there's a couple of big bucks I like to keep an eye on). Night before last, a couple of brave Big Game Hunters had fun with their cross bows. The cops are on their trail and looks like they'll get the B's. I know where I'd like to put one of their quarrels. They've GOT to be sick in the head. Rick.

OOOOOhhhh, BOY, are you showing your age or what Carl ????? :love: That show. Rick.

Yair Michael, I used to feel like a girl just about ALL the time when I was a young bloke. Now that I'm an old fart I have trouble remembering WHY. :devious: :devious: :devious: Rick.

:love: No Mike, Good try mate but the original BOOBS is still the best. Now, EAT YA HEARTS OUT.

:mad: :mad: :mad: Sh--t Victor, I sure hope your pride and joy turns up soon mate. I reckon Carl's probably out looking right now along with all the other members who are close by. Every one of us is with you on this one mate. Rick.

Well, now Lachlan, Now that you mention it, I reckon I'm not the only one who is waiting with baited breath for your Grand Disclosure. After your comments at the top of page 15 of this thread, I wouldn't be surprised if EVERYONE is looking forward to those before and after shots. :devious: :devious: :devious: Rick.

:cry: In this usually quiet, peaceful seaside town where I live, last Friday night a car failed to take a bend and wrapped itself around a pole killing the driver. He was 17 years old. What a waste. Pity his poor parents and other family members. :cry: Rick.

Believe me, Kmack, I can understand your aversion to parades but, me, ---I LOVE "EM. Now, I have absolutely no idea how many parades I've taken part in, but after 20 years in the Army there was a bloody lot. There was one that really stands out in my memory. I forget the occassion but way back in 1966 the whole Batallion was on parade in Canberra, the Aussie capitol. We were kept standing at attention for to bloody long and blokes were dropping like flies from the heat. Something hit my Slouch Hat. Didn't know what it was. Then, very slowly, this horrible, slimy mucous started dribbling over the brim of my hat to dangle there level with my right eye. A BLOODY BIRD HAD POOPED ON ME. :devious: :devious: :devious: Rick.

:devious: :devious: HEY, ALFAPUPPY/ SHY GUY We're STILL waiting for those BEFORE and AFTER photos. Thought I'd forgotten didn't you ????????????????? :devious: :devious: :devious: Rick.

:classic: :classic: AHAAAA, me old mate Lachlan. Yes, I noted in your earlier post that you had done a Defensive Driving Course. I think I did three all up over the years but it was the Advanced course that REALLY taught me how to handle a vehicle. The instructors SHOULD make it quite clear that the course is to not only make you a better driver but a SAFER driver. When you can afford it mate, DO IT. I reckon you'd enjoy it. Rick.

Yair James, I know what you mean. When I was a young bloke the mates and I used to go out on Monday night and celebrate the coming of Tuesday. Then Tuesday night it was the coming of Wednesday and so on until Saturday night. We always took Sunday off. :sick: :sick: :sick: Rick. :devious: :devious: :devious:

:classic: :classic: :classic: GOSH, GOLLY, GEE, All these goings on and all I did was congratulate CalifornY for the Tournament of the Roses. This thread's turned out pretty bloody good ay ? Rick. :love:

Hey there Datto, You know mate, you and I are actually AGREEING on the main point. The LACK of proper TRAINING. We're just using different words to say the same thing. Now it's my guess that you're not an old fart like me and from your comments I take it that you know a fair few younger drivers. Have any of them done a defensive driving course or, better still, an Advanced driving course? Perhaps you could suggest those courses to your inexperienced friends. Not only would I recomend the courses but I believe they should be compulsory for all newly licensed drivers. Rick.

WHAT ?????? CUTE ?? CUTE ?? CUTE ?? COME ON NOW STEPHEN, Haven't you looked at my photo ???? Not even my mum would call me CUTE. I think it's a good thing you don't live close by If you did, I'd be REAL worried about you if you think I'm CUTE !!! Rick. :devious: :devious: :devious:

G'Day there Enrique, Sometimes, being the devious, sh--t stirrer that I am has it's drawbacks. At times people don't know whether I'm serious or not. I started this thread with the words "You Bloody Californians" because I KNEW that would gain attention. BELIEVE ME I meant every word. I reckon the Tournament of Roses would have to be the BEST parade these tired old eyes have ever focused on. (With the exception of an ANZAC DAY PARADE). This is one of the rare occasions that I disagree with Carl. What impressed me was the materials used on the floats. Anything that is NATURAL. Not just flowers; but also every type of grain, veges, grasses and tree bark etc., etc. Just think how many glue sticks would have been used sticking on each grain seed let alone the flower petals. LOL Bloody good show. Rick.

True, the ad campaign, the speed guns and cameras have failed MISERABLY. BUT You can't get away from the fact that the MESSAGE is also true. When you look at the stopping distances at 60, 70 and 80, even blind freddy can see truth in it. (Refer the ad with the kid running onto the street chasing his toy plane). The ads depicting accident scenes,--the school girl hit by a car,----the young bloke sitting in the gutter full of anguish and despair,-----THAT'S HOW IT IS IN REALITY. I know, I've seen it first hand. Speed traps at the bottom of a hill ??? Mates, that's what the big foot pedal is for----to slow you down. No excuse. Speed guns and cameras ???. No problem at all. Unless you speed. Speed DOES kill. Every time there's a race at Bathurst you'll see cars spin out. And those drivers are PROFFESSIONALS. So what chance has the every day bloke behind the wheel got. Part of the problem is our belief in our own individual invulnerability. "It'll NEVER HAPPEN TO ME". CRAP. Rick.

Tanny, My better half must be part of a minority. Way back in antiquity I bought her a single red rose on our anniversary. She thanked me very nicely but made it QUITE clear that she prefers flowers to be left on the bush as they last and provide pleasure for a longer time. :ermm: Rick. :devious: :devious:

Why did you have to mention Crocodile Dundee ????????? Right after seerex mentioned Steve Urwin !!!!!!!! I've just finished DINNER mate. Nearly brought it back up. :sick: :sick: :sick: Do you know how to pick an Australian out of a crowd ?????? He looks like a Yank but doesn't talk with a funny accent. ROFL Seriously, disregard Dundee and Urwin. They most certainly are NOT examples of the modern Aussie. Rick. :devious: :devious: :devious: