American roads
Sep 22nd 2003, 2:41 pm
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There was an excellent roundabout in Hemel Hempstead, which was one circle made up of 12 separate circles. Confused the hell out of everyone there. I'm sure someone can find a picture of the road sign, which as I recall was terrifying in itself.
Sep 22nd 2003, 4:07 pm
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Originally posted by JerseyBoy
There was an excellent roundabout in Hemel Hempstead, which was one circle made up of 12 separate circles. Confused the hell out of everyone there. I'm sure someone can find a picture of the road sign, which as I recall was terrifying in itself.
There was an excellent roundabout in Hemel Hempstead, which was one circle made up of 12 separate circles. Confused the hell out of everyone there. I'm sure someone can find a picture of the road sign, which as I recall was terrifying in itself.
We had one of those in Essex- it was great fun
Sep 23rd 2003, 1:37 am
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expain it ... hmmm .... Swindon council havin a larf ??? only other explanation is ...... Arrrrrghhhh !!!
hehe Jan
hehe Jan
Sep 23rd 2003, 1:45 am
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Re: American roads
Originally posted by Pulaski
I'm thinking of training as a civil engineer!
I'm thinking of training as a civil engineer!
I thought you already were, I had attributed the Pulaski Highway to you..........huh...and there was me thinking you were the Isambard Kingdom Brunel of NC, how mistaken was I !!
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Sep 26th 2003, 2:18 pm
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Re: American roads
Originally posted by robclews
...... how mistaken was I !!
Rob
...... how mistaken was I !!
Rob
..... at least not yet! 
Sep 28th 2003, 12:24 am
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Have any of you guys been to Swindon? Waste of Tax payers money at it best! 
Sep 28th 2003, 1:15 am
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Originally posted by veryfunny
Have any of you guys been to Swindon? Waste of Tax payers money at it best!
Have any of you guys been to Swindon? Waste of Tax payers money at it best!
BTW A similar junction to Swindon's Magic Roundabout, was created in Sheffield in the early 70's, but it didn't last that long. It was treated as exprimental, laid out with white-painted tires and signposts in barrels, and so was easy to change for something more conventional.
Oct 26th 2003, 1:30 am
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the'magic roundabout'!
Hi I'm new here...just had to say...I grew up in Swindon,and,yes,'that' roundabout is a nightmare!,'specially if you're sitting on the top deck of a bus!!!,it was bad enough when it was first built ....then they made it more'exciting!?!,by adding the second part of it!!!!....I think the way most people negotiate it is by launching themselves at it with eyes tightly shut,and the 'magic' part is when you open your eyes to discover you've made it to the exit you aimed yourself at....and you're still in one piece!!!!!
Oct 26th 2003, 2:47 pm
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Re: American roads
Originally posted by Pulaski
I may be a man of many parts, but "civil engineer" isn't one of them. ..... at least not yet!
I may be a man of many parts, but "civil engineer" isn't one of them.
..... at least not yet!
Patrick
Oct 27th 2003, 6:55 am
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Think this pic speaks for itself !
