Ditto, I always drive around with my headlights on.
On the other hand, Friday, coming back from lunch, I was signaling to move
over to the exit lane (so as to not have to drive 5 miles out of my way at
1.79 a gal!) and the S*F*UV would not let me over no matter what I did. I
looked up and saw the driver-and she looked me right in the eye!-and kept
going! I would say that in the area I live in, 8, maybe9 times out of 10,
they do see me-we make eye contact, but the drivers here are sooo arrogant
that their attitude is "I have the right, I'm better than you-!@#$ you!"
Talking to friends from L.A.-they agree with my assesment of OC drivers.
I used to have a Maverick-but I had to get rid of it because people were so
rude to me-the moment of realization came when I was trying to exit the
freeway and a grey haired 'grandma' -wearing a Chanel suit driving a Jag
Vanden Plas-flipped me the bird!
Anyway, I use my headlights, my horn, and I'll yell-Hey!-but some of these
people think they have the god given right to be there, and you don't!
Laura G.
Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
----- Original Message -----
From: Banbury, Terrence <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
To: 'Winnie Olmer' <who@sover.net>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 7:38 AM
Subject: RE: CRASH!-'79 Spit parts car for sale
>
> That seems to be the most often used excuse by poor drivers...."I didn't
see
> them!" It is true for motorcycles especially. I drive with my lights on
in
> the Spit. I might even add a few more up front just to get their
attention.
> A high mounted (temporary, is possible, I suppose) rear brake light is a
> good idea too. Driving a '60's car in the new millennium is risky
> Terry Banbury
>
> > ----------
> > From: Winnie Olmer[SMTP:who@sover.net]
> > Reply To: Winnie Olmer
> > Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 1:44 PM
> > To: 'Graham Stretch'
> > Cc: 'List Spitfires'; 'List Triumph'
> > Subject: RE: CRASH!-'79 Spit parts car for sale
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for the sentiments. Hopefully someone picks up whats left of the
> > Spit
> > and can give it a second life in another car. It's a strange feeling to
> > not
> > really bum out about losing the Spit. While I wish I still had it..
> > especially so close to Spring... I am simply so thankful to have come
out
> > of
> > it OK that I'm counting my blessings. It makes me "weak in the knees" to
> > look at how caved in the driver door and windshield are. I have no idea
> > how
> > I came out with a few cuts and a badly bruised side. Just bruises! I
dont
> > get it! The "Triumph Gods" wanted me to finish the TR6. It's not my time
> > yet. When I can figure out how to get a picture of it on line it would
be
> > very sobering to others to take a look. My lesson learned is.. drive
with
> > my
> > lights on at all times!! Just like motorcyclists do to be more visible.
In
> > all my cars actually. Especially with all the "cell phone while you
drive"
> > drivers out there. Maybe I'll paint the 6 dayglow tie-dye. Austin Powers
> > TR6?
> >
> > Take care
> > Winnie
> >
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