JillyBeanz Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 On the way home this evening I came through some roadworks (coned off, one lane only 50mph speed limit). In front of me was a big jam sandwich police car. Once out of the roadworks (or so I thought) he didn't overtake the car in front of him, so I pulled my cruise control back (it was set to 70mph) and my car accelerated past him (full indicators etc). Next thing I know, there he was, all lights and sirens a blazing! I pulled over and played the dumb blonde (isn't hard, apart from the fact I'm a brunette). He's tugged me because at the time I'd overtaken him the 50 speed limit still applied. I played dumb, battered my eyelashes and apologised profusely. After a little lecture he sent me on my way - PHEW! Moral of the story - Car manufacturers should make cars that don't do over the speed limit! They gave me that accelerator for a reason!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 You are lucky Jill, lets hope he is not a greyforums fan and sees your thread, been there and done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Oh the tales I could tell about my younger days and the Highway Patrol. :silly: Such fond memories. :whistle: Great job Jill!!!!! Very proud of your resourcefulness!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Woman drivers, huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 One year old car, owned by a woman - no crashes. One week old boat, owned by a man - mmmmm! Fill in the dotted line Bernie ........! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 {Feel-good-0002006E} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Love it Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Oh, Jill! I wasn't so lucky the last time. Big fine AND traffic school. At least that kept the insurance rate from rising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I have never had a speeding ticket, guess I have either been very lucky or very smart to not get caught:blush: :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I forgot to say that last year I was caught by a speed camera doing 35 in a 30 mile speed zone. I had the choice of paying a fine and having 3 points on my licence or paying £90 to go on a speed awareness course and avoid the points. I done the course and I have kept the speed down since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 JillyBeanz wrote: One year old car, owned by a woman - no crashes.One week old boat, owned by a man - mmmmm! Fill in the dotted line Bernie ........! :laugh: la,la,la,la,la, not listening. OK so I bent it But I am saying nothing about me hitting the gate post with my Caravan. UM Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Supernova wrote: But I am saying nothing about me hitting the gate post with my Caravan. UM Doh! Men, don't know when to keep their mouths shut, now everybody knows Bernie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 But I am saying nothing about me hitting the gate post with my Caravan. Enough said, enough said! How on earth couldn't you see the gate post! I bet it's been there longer than the caravan!! :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I can hear it now, the gate post moved, happens every time didn't you know!!!:pinch: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 {Feel-good-0002006E} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Doh! I made the gate wider just before I got the caravan. wot a pillok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Thats ok Bernie I once backed a 2 week old car into a massive skip,I have never lived that down. The car was named Skippy after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 I made the gate wider just before I got the caravan. So - it's even worse! The gap was wider! You have the cheek to take the mick out of me!!!! And Sheila, from now on - you'll be forever in my heart as "Skippy"!!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Sorry :blush: :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 JillyBeanz wrote: I made the gate wider just before I got the caravan. So - it's even worse! The gap was wider! You have the cheek to take the mick out of me!!!! And Sheila, from now on - you'll be forever in my heart as "Skippy"!!! :laugh: Even worse than that. I was a driving instructor for seven years with my own business and 4 cars. And an International Rally driver for 4 years. I think woman make better drivers than men because they dont show off. We all make mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Supernova wrote: I think woman make better drivers than men because they dont show off. I'm glad you've never seem me drive Bernie, I have a little bit of a lead foot, and love to make my little sports car take off, overtake, and leave sittin' in my dust a few of those other cars....lol. Once upon a time I managed to get out a traffic ticket - doing about 70 mpg in a 45 zone, on a deserted little highway. All alone in the car, rose bush in the back seat, boom box in the front with a cooler of Coke's and a bag of goldfish. The officer, in his officer way, asked me if I knew how fast I was going and what I was doing. Politely told him "no, I'm sorry, I was listening to the music, drinking a coke and eating some goldfish....want some?" He busted out laughing. He asked who the rose bush was for (my father I informed him) and then told me to slow down a little, Dad would still like to get the rose bush. Took a coke, a handful of goldfish and followed me for 20 miles. No ticket though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yeah - I agree Robin - but Bernie's just a crap driver!!! :laugh: PS - and he used to be a professional rally driver!!!<br><br>Post edited by: JillyBeanz, at: 2009/09/14 20:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 OUCH! OUCH! OUCH! I aint that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Ha Ha! RAC Rally, Kielder, Northumberland, 1922 - what happened again?.........:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 OK I BENT THE CAR AND ITS BROKE I ADMIT IT 1922 No, 1985 Lombard RAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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