tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post2737997394580331902..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: mr police man, I promise to go faster Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-51626052012288382772017-07-30T09:57:51.184-07:002017-07-30T09:57:51.184-07:00@Eric: People in the car behind can’t have had any...@Eric: People in the car behind can’t have had anything better to do that evening. They should have reported drivers exceeding speed limit. I suppose was easier to get my number plate down on paper. The others were gone in a flash :) <br /><br />First heard Clash song in trailer for movie The Worlds Fastest Indian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02Yy1vihIKsChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-2058291820202780212017-07-11T15:05:03.988-07:002017-07-11T15:05:03.988-07:00Wow, that's ridiculous. Kind of sad for that p...Wow, that's ridiculous. Kind of sad for that person to follow you for so long -- why not just go around you? Glad you made it out of that incident unscathed at least.<br /><br />(nice call on the Clash song, BTW)Eric @ TWSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-49546326728096288632017-06-27T05:06:27.086-07:002017-06-27T05:06:27.086-07:00@Alyson: Thanks, not a nice experience, although I...@Alyson: Thanks, not a nice experience, although I did learn something. Motorways certainly are dangerous. May I’ll go for quieter roads, unless I’m in a hurry. I’ve witnessed many a reckless driver taking chances too, maybe they should get up 20 min earlier!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-72498476828742826412017-06-27T05:05:49.150-07:002017-06-27T05:05:49.150-07:00@Allie: Hopefully there will be no fine in the pos...@Allie: Hopefully there will be no fine in the post. Think I got away with a verbal warning.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-15865429703867419062017-06-23T13:53:18.531-07:002017-06-23T13:53:18.531-07:00Poor you - Not a good experience but a good excuse...Poor you - Not a good experience but a good excuse to include the film reference and song.<br /><br />I drive on such quiet roads most of the time that I have lost confidence on motorways and the like nowadays - Happy to fly or get the train if outside my comfort zone but Mr S is right, on a single carriageway road there are many idiots who overtake recklessly only to find you catch up with them at the next junction or set of lights. Madness. Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671033552961486737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-44946300503671322262017-06-23T07:12:27.089-07:002017-06-23T07:12:27.089-07:00I'm from the UK and our road rules are differe...I'm from the UK and our road rules are different so I can't really comment, but what a scary situation to be in!Often Off Topichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683076467959831961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-1421681883891577752017-06-22T11:55:01.296-07:002017-06-22T11:55:01.296-07:00@The Swede: I suppose informing me slow driving is...@The Swede: I suppose informing me slow driving is dangerous taught me a lesson. But no need to tail me for so long which is taking the complaint too far. Maybe some Danes are too concerned with minor rule-breaking. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-59185908516627114772017-06-22T11:52:08.686-07:002017-06-22T11:52:08.686-07:00@C: As you say, I wasn't even going that slow...@C: As you say, I wasn't even going that slowly and no queues in sight, so it's a bit petty. The caller was wasting police man hours. Theraputic to write it down and get out of my system.<br /> <br />I think many drivers let out pent-up rage on the roads, I don't. Maybe that person you knew is one of those.<br /><br />The original by the Equals is a big departure from the faster Clash cover. Thanks for sharing. Duel is great film and at least my trip wasn't that crazy!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-17209434939604896332017-06-22T06:09:23.307-07:002017-06-22T06:09:23.307-07:00I can't see the problem if it's multi-lane...I can't see the problem if it's multi-lane road where others can safely overtake, but a slow vehicle can become an issue for the more impatient driver on a single carriageway. I've seen many an idiot lose patience and overtake recklessly when it really isn't safe to do so - risking their own lives and the lives of others in order to gain a few yards. The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-22126781525649006062017-06-22T03:43:04.484-07:002017-06-22T03:43:04.484-07:00Oh no, what an experience, Chris. Yes, it does so...Oh no, what an experience, Chris. Yes, it does sound absurd that you had to say "I promise to go faster..."! It wasn't as if you were crawling along at 10mph creating a big queue behind. It reminded me of someone I knew a few years ago who thought that the speed limit signs meant you HAD to travel at that particular speed, not faster OR slower, so she used to get annoyed at anyone who was driving even just a few mph below the legal limit! I did try to explain...<br /><br />Great choice of song - I also really like the original by the Equals.<br />And 'Duel' is a fantastic film, isn't it? - so chilling. An incredibly simple concept for a story and yet so very powerful. In fact it's about time I watched it again, thanks for the reminder - but so sorry to hear of the experience that prompted your reference to it.<br /><br />Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423624920558505937noreply@blogger.com