babytamtam
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 | | 08/23/2007 10:51 PM |
 Alert | | Hey everyone I just got home and traffic was backed up from the mountain. It took me well over an hour. Since the right lane was closed it looked like someone got rear ended and their bumper came off. No one was hurt but the police were writing stuff down. | | | |
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Jason
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| | 08/24/2007 10:00 AM |
Alert | This just reminds me of people's knee-jerk reactions going through this construction. When I went home I was watching the traffic in front of me go over the bridge south of Rinker. Now keep in mind, that huge bump has been there for awhile now, so everyone should be used to it. But nope, line of 5 cars slammed on the brakes because the Trailblazer leading the line decided at the last minute to slam on the brakes. A Trailblazer! Now I know that isn't necessary, because I went over it at 70 no problem, as did the low riding BMW behind me. Neither of us bottomed out.
Quit slamming on the brakes needlessly people! | |
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alanf
Posts:1473
| | 08/24/2007 10:12 AM |
Alert | Posted By Jason on 08/24/2007 10:00 AM
This just reminds me of people's knee-jerk reactions going through this construction. When I went home I was watching the traffic in front of me go over the bridge south of Rinker. Now keep in mind, that huge bump has been there for awhile now, so everyone should be used to it. But nope, line of 5 cars slammed on the brakes because the Trailblazer leading the line decided at the last minute to slam on the brakes. A Trailblazer! Now I know that isn't necessary, because I went over it at 70 no problem, as did the low riding BMW behind me. Neither of us bottomed out.
Quit slamming on the brakes needlessly people!
The speed limit there is 45MPH Jason. Isn't 25MPH over the speed limit a bit excessive? | | | |
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Sinbad
Posts:3046
| | 08/24/2007 10:25 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Jason on 08/24/2007 10:00 AM
This just reminds me of people's knee-jerk reactions going through this construction. When I went home I was watching the traffic in front of me go over the bridge south of Rinker. Now keep in mind, that huge bump has been there for awhile now, so everyone should be used to it. But nope, line of 5 cars slammed on the brakes because the Trailblazer leading the line decided at the last minute to slam on the brakes. A Trailblazer! Now I know that isn't necessary, because I went over it at 70 no problem, as did the low riding BMW behind me. Neither of us bottomed out.
Quit slamming on the brakes needlessly people!</div>
You were doing 70 mph in a construction Zone? Jason.... For shame. | |
Just doing it one day at a time. Change is good and it should be looked upon as an improvment! not a problem.
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missMegan
Posts:84
| | 08/24/2007 10:35 AM |
Alert | | SMH @ you all acting like you don't speed. I have a Sonata and go over that bump @ 85 (if no one's around). | |
I'm moving back to civilization on 9/1!! | |
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alanf
Posts:1473
| | 08/24/2007 10:46 AM |
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alanf
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| | 08/24/2007 10:47 AM |
Alert | I guess you will be next then. I hope you get out of town before it happens. I'd hate to see your car airborne coming towards mine (though I doubt your car will go airborne...  ). | | | |
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Sinbad
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| | 08/24/2007 10:49 AM |
Alert | Alan... is that Double postFullery?
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Just doing it one day at a time. Change is good and it should be looked upon as an improvment! not a problem.
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alanf
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| | 08/24/2007 10:55 AM |
Alert | Posted By Sinbad on 08/24/2007 10:49 AM
Alan... is that Double postFullery?
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Nah, it's those stupid 85239.com emoticonsFullery. | | | |
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Jason
Posts:3378
| | 08/24/2007 10:57 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By alanf on 08/24/2007 10:12 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Jason on 08/24/2007 10:00 AM
This just reminds me of people's knee-jerk reactions going through this construction. When I went home I was watching the traffic in front of me go over the bridge south of Rinker. Now keep in mind, that huge bump has been there for awhile now, so everyone should be used to it. But nope, line of 5 cars slammed on the brakes because the Trailblazer leading the line decided at the last minute to slam on the brakes. A Trailblazer! Now I know that isn't necessary, because I went over it at 70 no problem, as did the low riding BMW behind me. Neither of us bottomed out.
Quit slamming on the brakes needlessly people!</div>
The speed limit there is 45MPH Jason. Isn't 25MPH over the speed limit a bit excessive?<img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/crazy.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Crazy' align='absmiddle'></div>
NO! It is 65 when there is no construction. I went through, no construction. | |
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Jason
Posts:3378
| | 08/24/2007 10:57 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Sinbad on 08/24/2007 10:25 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Jason on 08/24/2007 10:00 AM
This just reminds me of people's knee-jerk reactions going through this construction. When I went home I was watching the traffic in front of me go over the bridge south of Rinker. Now keep in mind, that huge bump has been there for awhile now, so everyone should be used to it. But nope, line of 5 cars slammed on the brakes because the Trailblazer leading the line decided at the last minute to slam on the brakes. A Trailblazer! Now I know that isn't necessary, because I went over it at 70 no problem, as did the low riding BMW behind me. Neither of us bottomed out.
Quit slamming on the brakes needlessly people!</div>
You were doing 70 mph in a construction Zone? Jason.... For shame.</div>
How many times do I have to say this??? When there is no construction, 65 is the limit.
Pay attention to the signs people. | |
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alanf
Posts:1473
| | 08/24/2007 11:05 AM |
Alert | | BLAH BLAH BLAH Jason | | | |
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alanf
Posts:1473
| | 08/24/2007 11:05 AM |
Alert | Posted By Jason on 08/24/2007 10:57 AM Posted By Sinbad on 08/24/2007 10:25 AM Posted By Jason on 08/24/2007 10:00 AM
This just reminds me of people's knee-jerk reactions going through this construction. When I went home I was watching the traffic in front of me go over the bridge south of Rinker. Now keep in mind, that huge bump has been there for awhile now, so everyone should be used to it. But nope, line of 5 cars slammed on the brakes because the Trailblazer leading the line decided at the last minute to slam on the brakes. A Trailblazer! Now I know that isn't necessary, because I went over it at 70 no problem, as did the low riding BMW behind me. Neither of us bottomed out.
Quit slamming on the brakes needlessly people! You were doing 70 mph in a construction Zone? Jason.... For shame. How many times do I have to say this??? When there is no construction, 65 is the limit. Pay attention to the signs people.
I do Jason. Just before Riggs there is a white sign with black letters that say speed reduction ahead. Immediately after Riggs there is a White with blacl letters 45MPH sign. There are no speed other signs until you hit the 55 MPH sign after the bridge. So you can speed up for 100 yards prior to the 45 MPH sign coming into sign. This is South into town. And there is no 65 MPH sign after Rinker either. you are wrong this time Jason.
Northbound is 65MPH, but South didn't get reset to 65MPH. Prove me wrong Jason. I'm going home in about an hour and I'll watch AGAIN.... HA HA HA HA | | | |
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Jason
Posts:3378
| | 08/24/2007 11:06 AM |
Alert | It changes daily. I saw a 65 sign uncovered, proving that they were simply lazy and careless in removing the 45 signs.
Sorry, you are wrong. | |
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Jason
Posts:3378
| | 08/24/2007 11:07 AM |
Alert | I'm going home in about an hour and I'll watch AGAIN.... HA HA HA HA
LOL! That's prime construction time and won't tell us anything. | |
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Jason
Posts:3378
| | 08/24/2007 11:09 AM |
Alert | Besides, how safe is it if I'm going 45 and most traffic is going 75-80? Hmmm? Not very I would wager. I'm not going to risk my life because a construction employee forgot to pick up signs.
Lazy I tell you. There are number of times I go through and see 45 sign, and not 500 feet later, a 65 sign. I'm going to go with the flow of traffic, use my brain and not blindly follow a sign. My speed was completely safe. | |
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Sinbad
Posts:3046
| | 08/24/2007 11:11 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By alanf on 08/24/2007 11:05 AM
BLAH BLAH BLAH Jason</div>
Yeah .. what he said!!!!! | |
Just doing it one day at a time. Change is good and it should be looked upon as an improvment! not a problem.
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Jason
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| | 08/24/2007 11:12 AM |
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Jason
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| | 08/24/2007 11:16 AM |
Alert | This is actually quite funny! I described a line of cars going about 75-80, all tailgating and a near 5 car pileup because of an unsafe knee-jerk reaction of the lead car, yet you guys rip into me for going a safe speed. LOL!  |
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alanf
Posts:1473
| | 08/24/2007 11:44 AM |
Alert | | Why would you say prime construction time when they only work at night Jason. 2 days in a row it was 45MPH...as it will be today. you are confused. Get some sleep, you're eyes are going on you. | | | |
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