The Bastard Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 33 minutes ago, Stu Peters said: Note to self: don’t make jokes when baiting trolls. Did anyone take it seriously ? Stimulated a bit of talk about the rights and wrongs of an entirely hypothetical 155mph, so served it's purpose. You're a bit of a loose cannon, so it can be tricky to tell your jokes from your genuine opinions a lot of the time, but I don't think this was one of those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyone Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Is there a difference between baiting trolls and being a troll? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Anyone said: Is there a difference between baiting trolls and being a troll? None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollag Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Anyone said: Is there a difference between baiting trolls and being a troll? Should that not be "Trollers" from the American fishing method of casting out a line and bait, then reeling in for the fish to bite ? Often mistaken for "trolls" who live under bridges. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolling_(fishing) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 12 hours ago, HeliX said: Which speed? If you mean 60 of course there's plenty of places it's safe. Define safe, it assumes you 'know the risks' and have the capability to respond to unforseen events, you will say you are safe but thats opinion / bravado not fact. Driving a car at 40 miles per hour is safer than 60 so 60 is less safe. Any speed is unsafe if you have a total knob doing 60 towards you in your lane, because its the only thrill they can get other than kiddieporn. Studies by the UK Department for Transport clearly show old people are a high risk, and should not be on the roads at any speed it should not be an old persons choice to stop driving when they finally realise they are incapable any more than a drink driver should make that call. Take the keys off them at 65 and give then a free bus pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 The poor supporters of active travel today, oh, they'll be ok though ......in their cars! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, HiVibes said: Define safe, it assumes you 'know the risks' and have the capability to respond to unforseen events, you will say you are safe but thats opinion / bravado not fact. Driving a car at 40 miles per hour is safer than 60 so 60 is less safe. Any speed is unsafe if you have a total knob doing 60 towards you in your lane, because its the only thrill they can get other than kiddieporn. Studies by the UK Department for Transport clearly show old people are a high risk, and should not be on the roads at any speed it should not be an old persons choice to stop driving when they finally realise they are incapable any more than a drink driver should make that call. Take the keys off them at 65 and give then a free bus pass. Stupid comments/suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Just now, forestboy said: Stupid comments/suggestions. Why, if you are over 65 you are high risk and have no business reason for being on the roads, get a bus to the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, doc.fixit said: The poor supporters of active travel today, oh, they'll be ok though ......in their cars! Did you just get up? It was perfectly good weather at 8am this morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, HiVibes said: Did you just get up? It was perfectly good weather at 8am this morning. Yep: pouring with rain and high winds - but “perfectly good”. Edited November 24, 2022 by Jarndyce Punctuation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 14 minutes ago, HiVibes said: Why, if you are over 65 you are high risk and have no business reason for being on the roads, get a bus to the hospital. Idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, Jarndyce said: Yep: pouring with rain and high winds - but “perfectly good”. Nope, only started pooring with rain at 9am when I was on the way back from Starbucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 42 minutes ago, HiVibes said: Did you just get up? It was perfectly good weather at 8am this morning. It wasn't when I got off the bus at 7:55 this morning. It rained so heavy that I got off nearer the office rather than getting a coffee and walking to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 33 minutes ago, HiVibes said: Nope, only started pooring with rain at 9am when I was on the way back from Starbucks. It started pouring down at 07:40 and then again at 09:00 I was doing my active travel. I got piss wet through both times. Didn't kill me though. They say in the Lake district. There is no such thing as unsuitable weather, only unsuitable clothing Yeah right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 46 minutes ago, Jarndyce said: Yep: pouring with rain and high winds - but “perfectly good”. rain started in the NW about 7.15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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