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cresta57 Apr 4th 2011 10:20 pm

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Originally Posted by bcworld (Post 9283853)
It's ALWAYS the Commodores!

Yep, Lionel Richie has a lot to answer for:(

paulry Apr 4th 2011 11:56 pm

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Originally Posted by Rambi (Post 9285362)
I used to find this in London as well. Using an arm to indicate (as well as the indicator) was a good trick. Not sure whether it used to confuse people or just get me noticed but it was nearly 100% at getting them to back off and leave a gap.

I think it was probably seen as a request to change lanes causing London politeness to win the day over awkwardness.

I found that it didn't pay to indicate if there wasn't the time to do so AND make the manoevre before the gap could be closed. I never liked doing it that way but needs must :unsure:

PS: You must have a long left arm :p

Rambi Apr 5th 2011 1:14 am

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Originally Posted by paulry (Post 9285678)
I think it was probably seen as a request to change lanes causing London politeness to win the day over awkwardness.

I found that it didn't pay to indicate if there wasn't the time to do so AND make the manoevre before the gap could be closed. I never liked doing it that way but needs must :unsure:

PS: You must have a long left arm :p

Only my left one :p

Sally Simpson Apr 5th 2011 1:48 am

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[QUOTE=Rambi;9285353]It's always worth looking out for P-platers. Especially the women :thumbup:
QUOTE]

:zzz:

Rambi Apr 5th 2011 1:58 am

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Originally Posted by Sally Simpson (Post 9285824)

:zzz:

Now I don't know if you misinterpreted my post or whether you missed the humour. Or maybe just making fitna again. Hey Ho! :thumbup:

Sally Simpson Apr 5th 2011 2:03 am

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Originally Posted by Rambi (Post 9285843)
Now I don't know if you misinterpreted my post or whether you missed the humour. Or maybe just making fitna again. Hey Ho! :thumbup:

No. I just thought it was a rather boring & predictable male comment!:rolleyes:

What's fitna btw?

Rambi Apr 5th 2011 2:11 am

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Originally Posted by Sally Simpson (Post 9285850)
No. I just thought it was a rather boring & predictable male comment!:rolleyes:

What's fitna btw?

And what do you think I was implying by that comment? Just asking as removing the second line (taking it out of context) could give it a different meaning.

It's my word of the week. Last day today. :thumbup:

Pollyana Apr 5th 2011 6:07 am

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Originally Posted by Rambi (Post 9285873)
And what do you think I was implying by that comment? Just asking as removing the second line (taking it out of context) could give it a different meaning.

It's my word of the week. Last day today. :thumbup:

I dread to think what you're gonna use next week :eek;

iamthecreaturefromuranus Apr 5th 2011 6:15 am

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Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 9286117)
I dread to think what you're gonna use next week :eek;

Shouldn't this thread be on the Immagrushion Board?

Next "word of the week" should be cromulent.

Pollyana Apr 5th 2011 6:21 am

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Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 9286123)
Shouldn't this thread be on the Immagrushion Board?

Next "word of the week" should be cromulent.

:rofl:

cresta57 Apr 5th 2011 8:00 am

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Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 9286123)
Shouldn't this thread be on the Immagrushion Board?

Next "word of the week" should be cromulent.

That's fine by me;)

iamthecreaturefromuranus Apr 5th 2011 8:16 am

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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 9286237)
That's fine by me;)

I am embiggened by your decision. :thumbup:

Buzzy--Bee Apr 5th 2011 10:34 am

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Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 9286266)
I am embiggened by your decision. :thumbup:

presactly.

BB

Alfresco Apr 5th 2011 11:14 am

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Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee (Post 9286466)
presactly.

BB

Fumorously this tread has gone off toffee.

POW148 Apr 5th 2011 7:38 pm

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Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee (Post 9277813)
The Minister for Immigration, Chris Bowen, has today announced that all new immigrants will be required to pass a driving test, no matter which country they have lived in previously.

Mr Bowen stated "It has been noticed that driving competence from other countries is not to the same standard as that in Australia. In particular, drivers are not used to the higher powered vehicles available in Australia, correct lane usage, traffic conditions and general road courtesy. I have therefore introduced this measure to improve road safety and reduce Australia's road death toll."

Mr Bowen confirmed that the new ruling would take immediate effect today, April 1st, 2011.

BB

This is nothing new. I had to take a driving test for a car when I arrived in Canberra 15 years ago even though I had held a full licence (HGV2) in the UK for nearly 20 years.

Barney:thumbup:


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