I take stupidity to a new level

[1987Silvervette]

I know this is a Corvette fourm but i jsut wanted to share one of my many dumb moments like i had saterday night.

Well it all starts out a few friends wanted to go ride Harleys Sat. eve. And i figured well of since i havent drove mine in about 2 months. So sat mornign i pulled it out the shop and polished it and whatnot. Well then i got suckerd in to taking my buddys girlfrinds friend on the back of mine.....So i fugured she was a dud.....so about 5 that evening i met up wiht them, then we went to go pick up this "mysterious "hottie" when she steeped out that house i had to pick my jaw up and wipe the droole of my feet. So she drooled over the bike then we left and we were going ride to a little town to go eat about 70 miles from Lake Charles. So we get on the road and she is having the time of her life and so was i. Well we finally get to this hole in the wall resterant and we eat and then on the way back one of the guys decide they wanna go the "senic" way back and in Louisisana Senic means crappy roads with pot holes knee high. So we are going down this road in the dark avoidign the potholes for dear life. Well we finally got out of there and back on the highway and we were going over a 5mile bridge so it was jsut a 4 lane bridge. and the whold time i was leading the pack with a little blonde on the back holding on for dear life, and this "suv" was riding my ass hard. So i sped up a little and so did the suv. then the next lane opend up and he decides he is gonna pass me up and i was ****ED by that point. And at the foot of the bridge there is a redlight so i hammerd the throttle and wouldnt let him pass. Then we pull up the stop light and that suv was A COP. and i just started shaking my head and thank god that cop thought it was so funny. Cause i felt like poo after that...And i often wounder why my insurance is so dang high. Just figured yall would get a kick out of my stupidity.

David

 

[Ken]

I'm as guilty as you David; there are times when I do things in traffic that I regret doing later. We all do I think. Call it a temporary loss of judgement - something that occurs more often than we'd like in today's society.

 

[FX GS]

Been there, done it.

 

[JonM]

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[Aurora40]

Can I ask a question without causing offense? Why would it **** you off that someone wants to drive faster than you are? I've experienced negative reactions on occasion from people when passing them and I don't quite get it. I want to drive faster than they do, so what? If someone wants to drive faster than me, I try to get over and out of their way.

 

[Rogue]

Been there done that.

When I was younger and dumber (I'm still dumb but just a bit wiser), whenever someone wants to go faster than me, I took it as a challenge or a slight offense. So, I tended to go faster to prevent them from passing me. I have not clue why I felt this way. Maybe I'm just pre-disposed to be aggressive behind the wheel. Then, when others did the same act on me, it would infuriate me a bit.

Thank goodness I woke up!

Nowadays, whenever someone's riding my ass while I'm driving, if I can, I switch lanes and let them pass. No harm, no foul. Obviously, if I can't go anywhere, there's not much I can do until space opens up. I've come to the point where road rage incidents isn't worth my time, anger, and possible physical harm plus jail time. I may loose everything I've ever worked for. So, I either avoid the person that may cause me grief by running away or getting out of their way. That's when I'm driving.

When I'm riding my sportbike, well, what can I say. Noboey ever gets to tailgate me because I'm always faster than everyone else!

 

[WNH]

If someone wants to drive faster than me, I try to get over and out of their way.

Me too, alot of times I get some jerk tailgating me who can " Keep Up With The Vette", good-- then I just pull over & let him go past me.
I have nothing to prove to anybody.

 

[78SilvAnniv]

I prefer to let people who want to drive faster than me go around.
However, we just bought Kenny a Virago 1100 motorcycle and I would feel very nervous if a vehicle were tailgating us. So far, on the few rides we've taken together, no one has been on our tail...but I know I would freak out if they were.

I'd have done the same thing, were I piloting a bike. Cop should have known better than to ride so close to a 'cycle, IMHO. I don't mind giving cops the evil-eye, I've worked for two Sheriff Departments and am not afraid of the deputies...so long as I'm doing nothing illegal.
Heidi

 

[Ruby Red]

The ones that drive me crazy are all the rice burners that ride my tale and then want to race. I am not wasting my gas on them. I suppose that is why I don’t have a laser canon on top of the car I would be using it way to often. Best road rage story I have heard in a while some guy in Atlanta got out a rubber mallet and destroyed this ladies SUV at a stop light. I think she had been following him just a little to close and something snapped. I thought it was funny of course I warped. Cheers Michael

 

[Rain]

I used to hate to be passed too... then several tickets and a suspended DL taught me to slow it down a bit. haha

Now a days, if someone wants around, I let em.. .
And usually mutter something about letting THEM flush out the cops instead of me.
I sometimes take that advantage to increase my speed by pacing them and watching their tail lights.
Gives me plenty of time to slow down as the cop pulls out to persue the lead car(mr leadfoot/tailgater)

 

[1987Silvervette]

the bad part was that the SUV could plainly see i had no where to go...that is what ****ed me off.......even though it was a cop

 

[Rain]

were you guys wearing helmets?
Cop probably saw the blonde hair and figured he'd get a better look haha

 

[Moonunit 451]

I want to drive faster than they do, so what? If someone wants to drive faster than me, I try to get over and out of their way.

I agrre completely What really is bothering me here is all the PC Mamby Pamby crap! If ya wanna drive, DRIVE! I don't care if it's your vette your Harley or your Toyota!

The speed limits in this country are rediculous in most cases, geared to the lowest common denonator which I can understand in part. If you wanna play safely, then play. This crap with unmarked patrol cars of any type totally sucks if they're primary purpose is traffic enforcement, and if it's not they don't really care about you if you're not reckless. (end of begining of political rant). The cop didn't mess with you anyway

What bothers me most about this thread is Mr. Silvervette is that not one soul, including yourself has discussed the most important issue.

DID YOU BANG THE BABE :confused

 

[Ruby Red]

The truth is that isn’t the most important issue since a lot of young kids read this forum. I am not trying to grind your gears on the PC but there are plenty of other places on the net to discuss those sorts of things. Cheers Michael

 

[UB2 SLOW]

If I have someone on my butt, I will slow down to let them pass, but I have had several cases, where I slowed down, then they slowed down. I speed up , they speed up. That really ticks me off when I look in my mirrorr and only see grill. I had a SUV following me really close on the highway. No matter what I did he stayed on my butt. I would have put a couple of cars on him, but traffic was heavy. Then we both started getting off on the same off ramp. It was a 25 mph ramp and I slowed down to 45 and this guy was still there. I picked up to 55 and shot around the ramp. I could hear his tires squealing as he locked them up and drifted to the shoulder of the road. After he recovered, he stayed behind me for about 2 more miles, but at a distance.

 

[Rain]

well, he diid say it was hit buddy's girlfriend.. . so doubt he tagged anything that night.
(of course, the easiiest way to snag a girl is to already have a hot one hanging around you)
They dig the challenge I guess! hahaha

 

[1987Silvervette]

I guess it is only fair to post a fallowup on this. After we got back from that horrible ride back we were all so tired the only banging we did was faling into the beds. So no i didnt bang her sat night.......but no one asked about sunday night

And rain she was my buddys girlfriend's friend, not my buddys girlfriend. I dont play like that. like i say when it comes to that

Bros B4 Hoes..........................


But due to the fact that there are some people that will most likley be offended by this post i will not elabarate to much!!!!

Oh and by the way Rain i listined to some of the sound bites on ur site. They were rockin, but i noticed there was no accordion in ur music:confused why not? if u deciede u need some cajun assistance i am always avaliable. my peiro is the second one from da left LOL

 

[Rain]

oh right on - thats what I get for speed reading the first post! hahaha
glad ya got to tag and release!

Thanks for droppin by the site! Those were taped the 2nd night we had the band together and it was a one take, two track deal.
I thought they sounded good enough for a basic band demo and slapped em on the web site.

We do need to get back into a real studio and do a proper demo, but right now we are gigging 3 nights a week and don't have the time.

You play squeeze box? shi!
Have to give ya a hollar if we make it past Lafayette!

 

[1987Silvervette]

i have been known to squeeze a note or two. I had some opp. come up to join up with a few groups but with work and life and life and work i just didnt have the time. But occasionly if u drive by at just the right time on sat. morning u can catch me in da shop belting out a tune or two. I wish i had time to play alot more.

 

[Rain]

Too Cool - good that ya stick with it and not let the dust and decay settle on your talent to play.
Everyone gets to make that choice a few times when opportunity knocks.. do I settle down and keep my job, my wife, etc or do I cut all ties and make a stab at this?

I did the day job (agriculture research) and giged 5 shows a week while teaching 14 guitar students a week for about 3 or 4 years after college. Luckily I had only gotten married (and had not bought a house or had children) and was able to quit teaching and farming and go full time music.

You should find some local open mic or jam sessions. Be amazed how many others like yourself are out there!