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#13620 of 14399 Re: is it me?? [the_big_al] by fintail Jun 18, 2009 (10:30 am)
Replying to: the_big_al (Jun 17, 2009 10:51 pm) There is nothing inconsiderate about being annoyed by those going 10 under the limit. It's funny how "sharing the road" becomes a one way relationship when slowpokes are involved. Accountability needs to be a two way street...going stupidly fast and stupidly slow both cause problems.   I just go around, no matter if its a passing zone or not. If its clear and you know you can make it safely, go for it.
#13621 of 14399 Re: . [davethecarnut] by fintail Jun 18, 2009 (11:53 am)
Replying to: davethecarnut (Jun 17, 2009 9:02 pm) Traffic in the opposite direction was light, luckily...or the rubberneckers would have made a jam to equal the one in the accident direction, no doubt.   Actually, I remember some dopes on a Harley pulled into the median and started taking pictures of the carnage ...that doesn't help keep traffic moving either.
#13622 of 14399 Re: is it me?? [the_big_al] by steve_ HOST Jun 18, 2009 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: the_big_al (Jun 17, 2009 10:51 pm) I wonder if you're a bit younger than the demographic profile for your area? Or maybe not that many other people are commuting like you are so their time isn't money.   I felt a bit tailgated this morning on a surface street route I take to town. The speed limit goes from 40 on a parkway (most of us do 45) to 35 in the neighborhood. A younger woman in a New Beetle seemed to be in a bit of a hurry, even as I was going 4 or 5 over the limit myself.   I fixed her by waiting an extra two seconds at a four way stop so that a minivan had time to approach and stop, insuring that the minivan would be next in line and buffer me from her. Replies to this message: oregonboy (Jun 18, 2009 8:33 pm) steve_ (Jun 18, 2009 9:43 pm)
#13623 of 14399 Re: is it me?? [steve_] by oregonboy Jun 18, 2009 (8:33 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 18, 2009 12:19 pm) Now that was clever... mean, but very clever! Replies to this message: steve_ (Jun 18, 2009 9:43 pm)
#13624 of 14399 Re: is it me?? [oregonboy] by steve_ HOST Jun 18, 2009 (9:43 pm)
Replying to: oregonboy (Jun 18, 2009 8:33 pm) We went for larb and Thai beef salad tonight and had to take a roundabout route due to all the road construction (and this isn't stimulus money at work either - that's going to be a mess).   Anyway, we got stuck at a few more lights than usual, and two newer pickups both had "don't tailgate me" kind of decals on the back window. And both had similar, but different, foot or sandal logo decals too.   Naturally I had to creep up pretty close behind them at the lights to read the decals.
#13625 of 14399 Re: is it me?? [the_big_al] by euphonium Jun 19, 2009 (11:21 am)
Replying to: the_big_al (Jun 17, 2009 10:51 pm) It is a major highway to get to many tourist spots and towns   Southern Oregon is very dependent on tourists so be kind and considerate of the travelers who support your local businesses. Many out of state folk are not used to your scenic area so will be expected to drive slower so as to take in the bucolic area.   We look forward to being in Ashland for the Shakespeare Festival in September & will drop a couple of bucks at the tourist dependent businesses.   When we tourists are in your way - remember to start your trip earlier to accomodate us. Thank you. Replies to this message: xrunner2 (Jun 19, 2009 12:00 pm) the_big_al (Jun 19, 2009 3:35 pm) fintail (Jun 19, 2009 5:37 pm)
#13626 of 14399 Re: is it me?? [euphonium] by xrunner2 Jun 19, 2009 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: euphonium (Jun 19, 2009 11:21 am) Southern Oregon is very dependent on tourists so be kind and considerate of the travelers who support your local businesses.   CSPAN show this morning had an elected Oregon politician (Rep or Senator, don't recall) on for interview. He wore a suit coat with a bicycle logo in yellow on the lapel and a red bow tie. Visually, sure gets attention. I suppose Oregon is a very bicycle friendly state. Hopefully, the bicyclists are mostly considerate, obey traffic rules.
#13627 of 14399 Re: is it me?? [euphonium] by the_big_al Jun 19, 2009 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: euphonium (Jun 19, 2009 11:21 am) Actually its not the tourists that are the problem... they are usually pulling trailers or campers or motor homes and so with respect to that I know that they have to go slower...   It's the locals that think they have all day to get somewhere.   Anyway, enjoy the Shakespeare Festival. You should also check out the Bitt Festivals in Jacksonville as well. They are well worth it as well. Replies to this message: fintail (Jun 19, 2009 5:37 pm)
#13628 of 14399 Re: is it me?? [the_big_al] by fintail Jun 19, 2009 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: the_big_al (Jun 19, 2009 3:35 pm) It's like that in the area where my mother lives, not terribly far from euphonium's neck of the woods, but to the west and more touristy. The tourists drive pretty normally, and the slowpokes usually have an excuse. The locals drive in slow motion, as they have nowhere to go and all day to get there...the place having about 900% unemployment and gigantic substance abuse issues doesn't help either
#13629 of 14399 Semi driver serving Bud by imidazol97 Jun 28, 2009 (4:17 am)
Local flyover ramp at I75 and I70 was closed along with W bound I70. Semi driver didn't believe the 40 mph signs on the large, new flyover ramp.   We went through there and saw the W bound backed up for 5-6 miles.   The Budweiser cans and boxes fell onto W bound I70 and apparently someone was picking up the cans. Motorists? Workers? So traffic was stopped. Interesting not one radio report mentioned that the semi was carrying Budweiser. I'll bet all the directions would have had people trying to get to the scene to grab a few cans.   video and story

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