One single thing that makes you think "knob" Vol 3

One single thing that makes you think "knob" Vol 3

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anonymous-user

53 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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WD39 said:
1) But 'we' don't all follow the same rules or do the same thing on the roads, do we?

The Hundreds of posts on this thread illustrate those points very well.

2) It's outdated, vain, foolhardy and shows a poor understanding of driving in our modern motoring world, which has changed out of all recognition in recent times.

(concluded.)
You're just old, nobody cares what you think. (And you're still fulfilling the thread title)

Centurion07

10,381 posts

246 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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WD39 said:
1) But 'we' don't all follow the same rules or do the same thing on the roads, do we?

The Hundreds of posts on this thread illustrate those points very well.
Um, exactly? Hence expecting "idiots" to do something, well, idiotic.

WD39 said:
2) It's outdated, vain, foolhardy and shows a poor understanding of driving in our modern motoring world, which has changed out of all recognition in recent times.
Nope, you're going to have to explain this one.

Outdated? Vain? Foolhardy?!

Foolhardy to expect another driver to do something stupid as opposed to your system of trusting ALL drivers to behave and follow the rules? The rules that you've agreed we don't all follow?

Oooookay...

Triumph Man

8,670 posts

167 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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I expect I'll be on this bloke's dash cam this morning... I overtook a van, ample room ahead to pull back in behind a large van, then I look in my mirror and notice the van I had just overtaken was in my boot giving me the WTF hand. A shame really, as the back of his van said he installed dash cams, parking sensors, and hands free kits. I would have probably called him about a hands free kit as well. Ah well, not as bad as the bloke who overtook me (no problem with that, but I would have expected him to tuck in in front of me instead of overtaking dash cam van man up a blind corner on a hill!! His aftermarket xenons were ridiculously bright but I doubt they had Xray vision.)

BigLion

1,497 posts

98 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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bmw535i said:
WD39 said:
1) But 'we' don't all follow the same rules or do the same thing on the roads, do we?

The Hundreds of posts on this thread illustrate those points very well.

2) It's outdated, vain, foolhardy and shows a poor understanding of driving in our modern motoring world, which has changed out of all recognition in recent times.

(concluded.)
You're just old, nobody cares what you think. (And you're still fulfilling the thread title)
Judging by his posts I can see why his username is 1 short of wd40 wink

Blown2CV

28,699 posts

202 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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BigLion said:
bmw535i said:
WD39 said:
1) But 'we' don't all follow the same rules or do the same thing on the roads, do we?

The Hundreds of posts on this thread illustrate those points very well.

2) It's outdated, vain, foolhardy and shows a poor understanding of driving in our modern motoring world, which has changed out of all recognition in recent times.

(concluded.)
You're just old, nobody cares what you think. (And you're still fulfilling the thread title)
Judging by his posts I can see why his username is 1 short of wd40 wink
the sheer idea that in a system governed by and dependent upon strict rules which are there for everyones' safety, someone could decide that it's up to them to make their own rules in order to somehow use this potentially dangerous task to express themselves... just beggars belief. Using "well no-one follows the rules do they" as justification, i mean WTF!! In addition he now seems to be saying he's the only one that understands "driving in the modern world" (whatever that means), and it's everyone else that's wrong!!

anonymous-user

53 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Blown2CV said:
BigLion said:
bmw535i said:
WD39 said:
1) But 'we' don't all follow the same rules or do the same thing on the roads, do we?

The Hundreds of posts on this thread illustrate those points very well.

2) It's outdated, vain, foolhardy and shows a poor understanding of driving in our modern motoring world, which has changed out of all recognition in recent times.

(concluded.)
You're just old, nobody cares what you think. (And you're still fulfilling the thread title)
Going back a few pages his interpretation of "modern driving" is old duffers in Mercedes 4x4s. Knob


Judging by his posts I can see why his username is 1 short of wd40 wink
the sheer idea that in a system governed by and dependent upon strict rules which are there for everyones' safety, someone could decide that it's up to them to make their own rules in order to somehow use this potentially dangerous task to express themselves... just beggars belief. Using "well no-one follows the rules do they" as justification, i mean WTF!! In addition he now seems to be saying he's the only one that understands "driving in the modern world" (whatever that means), and it's everyone else that's wrong!!

Europa1

10,923 posts

187 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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People who think wide pavements or pavements with verges are acceptable places to park.

Monkeylegend

26,227 posts

230 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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bmw535i said:
Blown2CV said:
BigLion said:
bmw535i said:
WD39 said:
1) But 'we' don't all follow the same rules or do the same thing on the roads, do we?

The Hundreds of posts on this thread illustrate those points very well.

2) It's outdated, vain, foolhardy and shows a poor understanding of driving in our modern motoring world, which has changed out of all recognition in recent times.

(concluded.)
You're just old, nobody cares what you think. (And you're still fulfilling the thread title)
Going back a few pages his interpretation of "modern driving" is old duffers in Mercedes 4x4s. Knob


Judging by his posts I can see why his username is 1 short of wd40 wink
the sheer idea that in a system governed by and dependent upon strict rules which are there for everyones' safety, someone could decide that it's up to them to make their own rules in order to somehow use this potentially dangerous task to express themselves... just beggars belief. Using "well no-one follows the rules do they" as justification, i mean WTF!! In addition he now seems to be saying he's the only one that understands "driving in the modern world" (whatever that means), and it's everyone else that's wrong!!
The pack mentality is strong in this one. Come on guys your are better than that.

Us oldies don't care what you think, we are stuck in our ways, so why not channel your energies into more interesting and constructive posting wink

Leave us to dither around in peace.

BigLion

1,497 posts

98 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Monkeylegend said:
bmw535i said:
Blown2CV said:
BigLion said:
bmw535i said:
WD39 said:
1) But 'we' don't all follow the same rules or do the same thing on the roads, do we?

The Hundreds of posts on this thread illustrate those points very well.

2) It's outdated, vain, foolhardy and shows a poor understanding of driving in our modern motoring world, which has changed out of all recognition in recent times.

(concluded.)
You're just old, nobody cares what you think. (And you're still fulfilling the thread title)
Going back a few pages his interpretation of "modern driving" is old duffers in Mercedes 4x4s. Knob


Judging by his posts I can see why his username is 1 short of wd40 wink
the sheer idea that in a system governed by and dependent upon strict rules which are there for everyones' safety, someone could decide that it's up to them to make their own rules in order to somehow use this potentially dangerous task to express themselves... just beggars belief. Using "well no-one follows the rules do they" as justification, i mean WTF!! In addition he now seems to be saying he's the only one that understands "driving in the modern world" (whatever that means), and it's everyone else that's wrong!!
The pack mentality is strong in this one. Come on guys your are better than that.

Us oldies don't care what you think, we are stuck in our ways, so why not channel your energies into more interesting and constructive posting wink

Leave us to dither around in peace.
Someone misquoted me - I didn't say the following:

"Going back a few pages his interpretation of "modern driving" is old duffers in Mercedes 4x4s. Knob "

WD39

20,083 posts

115 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Knobs at the movies last night. Sitting in our reserved seats with a 'They were empty, so we thought...' Of course they moved reluctantly, with giggles. HO HO!

Bridget Jones' Baby:

A funny and poignant film which is an exellent evenings light entertainment.
Lots of laughs throughout, especially in the set pieces at the festival and the newsroom.
Apart from Hugh Grant it has, with a few exceptions, the same cast, much older of course, as the previous two films. So can be viewed with some continuity. To complete the set the same director, Sharon Macguire is at the helm.

The introduction of an American, apart from Bridget, as a lead actor is a good move with an eye on the American market for what is a quintisentially British movie. I read though, that it was not a great success in the US of A.

A good meal, this film and a coffee or a drink afterwards with a river view makes a highly recommended evening out.

(four out of five stars.)







Centurion07

10,381 posts

246 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Ah, the old "I know I've dug myself into a corner so I'm just going to pretend it never happened" get-out.

Yep, that makes me think "knob".

MarkRSi

5,782 posts

217 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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I don't mind WD39, he's an excellent troll at winding up everyone on thread. And if I have the misfortune of encountering him on the roads I'll just overtake when safe or, as he's a member of APIS, just point and laugh at him as I coast past in the empty lane while he boils his piss in the queue, being such a maverick I am.

smile

(Also there's a dedicated sub forum for TV, films etc, knob! wink )

WD39

20,083 posts

115 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Centurion07 said:
Ah, the old "I know I've dug myself into a corner so I'm just going to pretend it never happened" get-out.

Yep, that makes me think "knob".
PAINT myself into a corner. DUG myself into a hole.

BigLion

1,497 posts

98 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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WD39 said:
Centurion07 said:
Ah, the old "I know I've dug myself into a corner so I'm just going to pretend it never happened" get-out.

Yep, that makes me think "knob".
PAINT myself into a corner. DUG myself into a hole.
hehe

Centurion07

10,381 posts

246 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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WD39

20,083 posts

115 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Centurion07 said:
Pigeon to rook four.
Eggmate!

Jim AK

4,029 posts

123 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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bmw535i said:
You're just old, nobody cares what you think. (And you're still fulfilling the thread title)
biglaughyes

WD39

20,083 posts

115 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Jim AK said:
bmw535i said:
You're just old, nobody cares what you think. (And you're still fulfilling the thread title)
biglaughyes
laughcrysleep

Lester H

2,673 posts

104 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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How on earth did I log on to this and then read about Bridget's Jones' Baby. Dear me! I know PH has been compared to Mumsnet, but we don't need to prove it. It expanded from TVR to general motoring interest but it was about cars on this major forum.

Edited by Lester H on Wednesday 28th September 23:31

WD39

20,083 posts

115 months

Thursday 29th September 2016
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Lester H said:
How on earth did I log on to this and then read about Bridget's Jones' Baby. Deaknow PH has been compared to Mumsnet, but we don't need to prove it. It expanded from TVR to general motoring interest but it was about cars on this major forum.

Edited by Lester H on Wednesday 28th September 23:31
It was just a continuation from the 'knobs in our reserved seats' comment. Seemed a perfect time to exercise the frustrated film critic within.

In my defence, there are a couple of 'knob' type characters in the film.

But it's what I like about PH. You can go off piste on a thread, maybe for a couple of posts, then it's back on track. Good old PH.party


Edited by WD39 on Thursday 29th September 10:42

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