Smoking, trying to drive & stench
Discussion
Rawwr said:
WJNB said:
Mexman said:
I enjoy a smoke whilst driving.
Got a problem with that?
You bet. Not only is your attitude arrogant probably because you're uncomfortable with the fact that you don't have the will or intelligence to give up a dreadful common habit … but also you may (deservedly) get cancer & be in front of a those waiting to be treated for NON-SELF-INFLICTED life-threatening illness, like my father & wife & many dear friends, some departed.Got a problem with that?
What now, Mexman you gone into hiding?
Being the sort of chap who can walk and chew gum at the same time I don't really find driving whilst smoking a cig especially taxing, and as long as the butts don't go out the window regularly I don't really see the issue.
Where smoking and driving does come in very handy though, is if the person behind you hasn't heard of the two second rule, and is trying to position their car in your boot so you can drag them along for the ride. If this is the case a strategically flicked ciggy is great at getting them to back off.
For instance I was on the way back from Gravesend a few years ago in fairly heavy traffic, when some knob jockey in a Mercedes decided to get his tailgate on. I remember looking in the rear view mirror and the driver was clearly one of those sort who is far too important to be waiting behind lesser folk, and the rosy complexion made me think he got really angry at everything, especially things which didn't affect him in the slightest. Anyway I'm not sure what sort of Mercedes it was as he was too close for me to see the grille, but I suspect it was an S Class from the size of it.
After him being dangerously close for a mile or so with the washer jet trick not working, I decided to try another strategy. It was a brilliant shot, as it looked like I hit the Merc at the bottom of the windscreen. Anyway, angry man dropped back, and I could continue my journey in safety.
(Some of the above may not have happened).
Where smoking and driving does come in very handy though, is if the person behind you hasn't heard of the two second rule, and is trying to position their car in your boot so you can drag them along for the ride. If this is the case a strategically flicked ciggy is great at getting them to back off.
For instance I was on the way back from Gravesend a few years ago in fairly heavy traffic, when some knob jockey in a Mercedes decided to get his tailgate on. I remember looking in the rear view mirror and the driver was clearly one of those sort who is far too important to be waiting behind lesser folk, and the rosy complexion made me think he got really angry at everything, especially things which didn't affect him in the slightest. Anyway I'm not sure what sort of Mercedes it was as he was too close for me to see the grille, but I suspect it was an S Class from the size of it.
After him being dangerously close for a mile or so with the washer jet trick not working, I decided to try another strategy. It was a brilliant shot, as it looked like I hit the Merc at the bottom of the windscreen. Anyway, angry man dropped back, and I could continue my journey in safety.
(Some of the above may not have happened).
LordHaveMurci said:
Having done a road trip with a mate when he had a hay & straw hauling business, I couldn't agree more.
He is the most placid guy I know but when a still lit cig butt came hurtling towards his lorry load of hay he'd completely lose his s
t.
Hay!He is the most placid guy I know but when a still lit cig butt came hurtling towards his lorry load of hay he'd completely lose his s
t.I'd say losing his straw would be more of problem.
Next time you see him, can you ask if he has ever driven so far that all the hay disappeared to the wind of the trailer and when he got where he was going there was just an empty flatbed?
Saying that, these days it must be bailed better as it is rare to see a trail of straw on the road whereas years ago, you'd always know if a hay lorry had gone before. For me, this mainly happened when going on holiday in the 70's and early 80's sat in the back of the Cortina with your parents happily smoking up front.
P.S. What is the difference between hay and straw?
bodhi said:
Being the sort of chap who can walk and chew gum at the same time I don't really find driving whilst smoking a cig especially taxing, and as long as the butts don't go out the window regularly I don't really see the issue.
Where smoking and driving does come in very handy though, is if the person behind you hasn't heard of the two second rule, and is trying to position their car in your boot so you can drag them along for the ride. If this is the case a strategically flicked ciggy is great at getting them to back off.
For instance I was on the way back from Gravesend a few years ago in fairly heavy traffic, when some knob jockey in a Mercedes decided to get his tailgate on. I remember looking in the rear view mirror and the driver was clearly one of those sort who is far too important to be waiting behind lesser folk, and the rosy complexion made me think he got really angry at everything, especially things which didn't affect him in the slightest. Anyway I'm not sure what sort of Mercedes it was as he was too close for me to see the grille, but I suspect it was an S Class from the size of it.
After him being dangerously close for a mile or so with the washer jet trick not working, I decided to try another strategy. It was a brilliant shot, as it looked like I hit the Merc at the bottom of the windscreen. Anyway, angry man dropped back, and I could continue my journey in safety.
(Some of the above may not have happened).
Get yourself a dashcam for the rear, send the evidence to the police a dedicated website and they often process the item in 30 mins used to take many hours of work before but laws and processes changed. I have been advised by someone with knwoldge of the process that up to 95% of the clowns driving admit guilt out of court and accept a fine/points etc unless offence was very dangerous they go to court and at times they are the cars not registered.Where smoking and driving does come in very handy though, is if the person behind you hasn't heard of the two second rule, and is trying to position their car in your boot so you can drag them along for the ride. If this is the case a strategically flicked ciggy is great at getting them to back off.
For instance I was on the way back from Gravesend a few years ago in fairly heavy traffic, when some knob jockey in a Mercedes decided to get his tailgate on. I remember looking in the rear view mirror and the driver was clearly one of those sort who is far too important to be waiting behind lesser folk, and the rosy complexion made me think he got really angry at everything, especially things which didn't affect him in the slightest. Anyway I'm not sure what sort of Mercedes it was as he was too close for me to see the grille, but I suspect it was an S Class from the size of it.
After him being dangerously close for a mile or so with the washer jet trick not working, I decided to try another strategy. It was a brilliant shot, as it looked like I hit the Merc at the bottom of the windscreen. Anyway, angry man dropped back, and I could continue my journey in safety.
(Some of the above may not have happened).
These new cams on M1 and M6 and some on the M25 can now tack your mug shot and if you are holding a phone/etc, tail gating.
ATB
J4CKO said:
See a lot of drivers vaping as they drive these days, does that have a detrimental effect on a cars interior ?
Some seem to be like the Red Arrows, in terms of smoke output, others you cant tell except if you see them holding it or catch the smell through your vents.
Yes, everything inside the car including the windscreen/side windows gets covered in a sticky, greasy layer of the vaping fluid where it has condensed again onto the surfaces. Have been a passenger in cars where it's very difficult to see out, because it's like someone has smeared vaseline all over the windows.Some seem to be like the Red Arrows, in terms of smoke output, others you cant tell except if you see them holding it or catch the smell through your vents.
As an ex smoker who smoked in his own cars, but not in company cars, I had the cig butt flying back in and onto the back seat and leaving a 50p sized burn! That stopped me smoking in the car.
But I just had the awful smell confirmed as I left Sainsburys. Couple stood smoking just outside the entrance, you know, where the sign says No Smoking in this area!! Both breathed out as I was walking between them. Stereo smoking!! God, for a second, the smoke caught in my throat and made me gag! And I used to roll my own so used to stronger flavour. They looked really offended as well!!
Still vape a bit but even that's dwindling quite 'naturally' if I can use that term?
But I just had the awful smell confirmed as I left Sainsburys. Couple stood smoking just outside the entrance, you know, where the sign says No Smoking in this area!! Both breathed out as I was walking between them. Stereo smoking!! God, for a second, the smoke caught in my throat and made me gag! And I used to roll my own so used to stronger flavour. They looked really offended as well!!
Still vape a bit but even that's dwindling quite 'naturally' if I can use that term?
clubracing said:
J4CKO said:
See a lot of drivers vaping as they drive these days, does that have a detrimental effect on a cars interior ?
Some seem to be like the Red Arrows, in terms of smoke output, others you cant tell except if you see them holding it or catch the smell through your vents.
Yes, everything inside the car including the windscreen/side windows gets covered in a sticky, greasy layer of the vaping fluid where it has condensed again onto the surfaces. Have been a passenger in cars where it's very difficult to see out, because it's like someone has smeared vaseline all over the windows.Some seem to be like the Red Arrows, in terms of smoke output, others you cant tell except if you see them holding it or catch the smell through your vents.
Short Grain said:
As an ex smoker who smoked in his own cars, but not in company cars, I had the cig butt flying back in and onto the back seat and leaving a 50p sized burn! That stopped me smoking in the car.
But I just had the awful smell confirmed as I left Sainsburys. Couple stood smoking just outside the entrance, you know, where the sign says No Smoking in this area!! Both breathed out as I was walking between them. Stereo smoking!! God, for a second, the smoke caught in my throat and made me gag! And I used to roll my own so used to stronger flavour. They looked really offended as well!!
Still vape a bit but even that's dwindling quite 'naturally' if I can use that term?
Hats off to you sir. you will save your self a few quid if you completely pack up.But I just had the awful smell confirmed as I left Sainsburys. Couple stood smoking just outside the entrance, you know, where the sign says No Smoking in this area!! Both breathed out as I was walking between them. Stereo smoking!! God, for a second, the smoke caught in my throat and made me gag! And I used to roll my own so used to stronger flavour. They looked really offended as well!!
Still vape a bit but even that's dwindling quite 'naturally' if I can use that term?
This new illeagle tobbaco these misfits smoke, not joking but it smells like someone has s
tted their pants and not changed them for days worse that a damp dog smell in a car.when i walk past smokers and wave the smoke away from myself and more importantly if i'm carrying our baby grandchild. Like you said people do look offended and one old hag muttered something and i blurted out, "inhale it we don't want your smoke" - i was lucky this old hag did not attack me.
Any smokers here that have been told they stink like dog mess?
fromkentgent said:
Get yourself a dashcam for the rear, send the evidence to the police a dedicated website and they often process the item in 30 mins used to take many hours of work before but laws and processes changed. I have been advised by someone with knwoldge of the process that up to 95% of the clowns driving admit guilt out of court and accept a fine/points etc unless offence was very dangerous they go to court and at times they are the cars not registered.
These new cams on M1 and M6 and some on the M25 can now tack your mug shot and if you are holding a phone/etc, tail gating.
ATB
Thanks for the heads up, I'll stop mainlining skag on the way through Wolverhampton in that case. These new cams on M1 and M6 and some on the M25 can now tack your mug shot and if you are holding a phone/etc, tail gating.
ATB
fromkentgent said:
These type more often than not are in older, battered cars unless its women then
its an old suv or newer Corsa. If you don't believe me, just watch the next ten smokers
and rarely will they have a decent car.
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