| Author | Message | ||
| speicky
Intermediate Member Username: speicky Post Number: 190 Registered: 3-2005 |
well, you all know these jokes: "Now I don't drink and drive ! ... I'm always drunk before..." ha, ha, ha, one of my favourites! just about four hours ago, I suddenly came to a slighty different point of view when a drunk van driver led his vehicle right on my lane and I was just being able to avoid a full frontal crash. No human damage done, but my car looked way better before. Three hours of waiting for the police, answering questions, having arguments with the drunk driver, other cars speeding along like there'll be no tomorrow, getting the car to the next garage for a (possible ?) repair, getting home, calming down, posting in the club... hey, I have still to inform my insurance company. Yes, you are right, the most important thing is that everybody involved is okay. But, boy, what a happening this night ! Stay sober when you drive, I want to meet you all in another way ! Christian (just having a good therapy while posting) | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 758 Registered: 6-2002 |
Christian, I'm glad you're okay. Even if your car is terminated you can always get another. Over here, I believe the most common joke is "Don't drink & drive..you might spill it." Mike | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 1001 Registered: 7-2002 |
Amen to that, Christian, glad to hear you're ok. I will also add my wish: please don't talk on your cell phone and drive either, since tests in many countries show that a driver on the phone is about as likely to crash as a drunk. Valentino | ||
| alembic_doctor
Intermediate Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 197 Registered: 8-2002 |
At the gigs, we would say. Please don't drink and drive, we just payed off our truck and we don't want you tio hit it. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2184 Registered: 7-2004 |
As an attorney who has represented numerous people charged with DUI over the years, I can unconditionally state that a taxi is MUCH cheaper than a driving under the influence ticket. (I NEVER drink and drive - I can't afford myself!) Bill, tgo | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 537 Registered: 4-2005 |
 'Yikes' | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 538 Registered: 4-2005 |
...and this just in from our part of the world... Former DUI Counselor Arrested For Public Intoxication March 12, 2007 09:23 PM CST 'Lebanon police arrested Willie Lovejoy over the weekend for public intoxication, which was his second alcohol-related arrest even though he once mentored people convicted of DUI. Officers said Lovejoy was leaving a restaurant when he fell down trying to get into a vehicle. The report also said Lovejoy had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Lovejoy was arrested and charged with DUI last December in Goodlettsville. He had a blood alcohol level of 0.13.' | ||
| speicky
Intermediate Member Username: speicky Post Number: 192 Registered: 3-2005 |
Thank you very much for your kind words. I slept fairly well last night, and I don't seem to have any physical problems. Luckily, there was a speed limt of 50 mph on the road. I like to drive fast wherever I can, but I'm no speeding ticket collector. Now, I'm really heavy-hearted, because I have to inspect my car in daylight in about an hour... March doesn't turn out to be my lucky month this year, since we lost our beloved Collie dog "Lady Silva von Obentraut" last Wednesday. Please see my profile... Yeah, it's NOT ME ! Once again, thank you folks. Christian | ||
| edwin
Advanced Member Username: edwin Post Number: 220 Registered: 5-2002 |
I am glad you are OK. Just yesterday, a young man was sentenced to 20 years for killing some friends who were passengers in his car when crashed it while drunk. As a gigging musician, this is one of my terrors. There are several parts of road that I must travel to get home that just scare the pants off me. I always leave as much room between me and other cars, in front, back and the sides, as I can. Once again, I am glad that this post wasn't what I thought it might be when I saw the title. RIP Pat Lyman and all the other bass players we've lost to drunk drivers. Edwin | ||
| bassjigga
Intermediate Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 155 Registered: 8-2005 |
Val- In CA, driving on the cell phone has been outlawed starting (I think) July 1, 2008. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2189 Registered: 7-2004 |
Yes 7/1/08. It will allow for use of a hands-free device. First offense = $20 fine. Subsequent offenses = $50. Bill, tgo | ||
| richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 816 Registered: 11-2004 |
Our local story is about trying to recall our District Attorney. Among many other things she plea bargained with a guy who was driving while admittedly high on meth and crashed into a local guy, killing him. He plead guilty to misdemeanor careless driving resulting in death. I'm circulating a section of the recall petition. She has done so much to harm this community, ignoring real crimes and aggressively pursuing non-crimes. It's past time we got her out. Rich | ||
| alembic_doctor
Intermediate Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 198 Registered: 8-2002 |
Are you sure that scumbag is not from CA? | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 1003 Registered: 7-2002 |
I know that, Dave, I can't wait. Though studies show that even hands free is not much better. The problem is attention deficiency, more than having your hands full, although that does not help either. I have to say the fines don't sound all that dicouraging or fair. I remember being fined 50$ a few years back for not wearing my seatbelt. I think driving while on the phone is much more dangerous than driving without a seatbelt (of course you should wear a seatbelt and I do all the time now; that day was an exception, really) and the fine should reflect that. My 2cents Valentino | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 552 Registered: 12-2004 |
Valentino, But having a conversation, or eating a sandwich, or listening to the radio (changing the station), or any number of activities would affect the same "attention deficit" effect. <--- read that and weep! An American properly using effect/affect! I agree on the seatbelt thing, but drunk driving should be 30 days jail sentence, minimum, first offense, with 3 strikes. 15,000 alcohol related traffic fatalities every year in the US. Bradley Yeah, tell me how you really feel. | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 1004 Registered: 7-2002 |
I'm with you on drunk driving, Brad, I never said that should not be punished harshly. Or that drink/driving is not a bigger problem. But does not mean one should be blind to the fact that phoning/driving has become a big problem too, as I can testify from the many close calls I've had with people who drive while ont the phone. All those activities you mention can be dangerous too, and anyone should be careful when driving; if you think about it, your car can be a lethal weapon and you should keep distractions to a minimum. I do remember almost running a red light a few months ago because a friend was in the car and he was talking to me. I am generally very attentive, but I am also used to driving alone, so that did show me how easy it is to lose concentration and be distracted. Still that's not as distracting as trying to dial someone's number or even composing text messages, like I see a lot of people doing, while behind the wheel. Distraction causes loads of accidents, & cell phones are becoming more and more responsible. And the last thing I want to do is making excuses for drunk drives, but at least you can can kinda predict when they're gonna be on the road, so I have a feel for when to watch out for that threatwhile the cell phone problem is an anytime problem. But to cut to the chase...just be good when you drive! Valentino | ||
| alembic_doctor
Intermediate Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 200 Registered: 8-2002 |
And let's not forget what happens when drivers of the femaile persuasion use their drive time to fard in their car. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2190 Registered: 7-2004 |
"fard"????? Bill, tgo | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1325 Registered: 6-2002 |
Ask a Dutchman to pronounce that. | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 558 Registered: 12-2004 |
From dictionary.com: fard /fɑrd/ –noun 1. facial cosmetics. –verb (used with object) 2. to apply cosmetics to (the face). But it's really a verbal gag. Bradley | ||
| jbybj
Member Username: jbybj Post Number: 53 Registered: 6-2006 |
I live in California and I can't wait till the cell phone law goes into effect. You know, I think there are plenty more ways the state can legislate for our safety. Frankly, when fart in my car, after a middle eastern lunch, I get lost in the fruity sweetness that is my gas. Sometimes after a good fart I can end up miles down the road and not remember how I got there. Let's outlaw, talking, daydreaming, listening to music, and beautiful people too. Hotties should have to wear masks so they don't distract the people around them. Driving with distractions is NOT the same as being chemically impaired, and I am by no means defending driving under the influence. But trying to legislate distractions is absurd. People will always get distracted, laws won't change that. And believe it or not, some people can walk and chew gum at the same time. Driving is inherently dangerous. The best defense is to be your own best defense. Drive defensively, love your family, and seek pleasure and joy. Peace, James | ||
| alembic_doctor
Advanced Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 204 Registered: 8-2002 |
FARD not FART. Middle Eastern Lunch Farts. LOL That's rich dude. |
