Noxx Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Today i had yet another near death experience while driving. Me and a few friends were on our way back from dinner/the mall. We were driving on one of the main roads. Traffic was the same as usual. Not exactly dense, but the roads weren't exactly empty either. Anyway i was driving in the middle lane, the car on my left hand side, decided he wanted to be a brainless moron. he put on his indicator, indicating that he wanted to turn into my lane. Without checking if it was clear, he started turning. I had an Oil Truck on my right hand side and a Land Cruiser on my left hand side, about a car length from the car attempting to turn into my lane. My friend was driving behind me. I was basically [bleep]ed. I had nowhere to go. I couldn't slam on the breaks, i couldn't swerve either way. I was driving my mom's Porche Panamera so it's not exactly a big car either. I would get crushed by pretty much anything. I get on the horn and start punching it wildly and the dude was still slowly changing lanes. Then i started flashing my lights and he still kept going.It all happened so fast and i really have no idea how we managed to avoid a collision. My friend somehow made his way infront of the car that just tried pushing me off the road. He signaled the guy to pull over, which he did. We got out of the car (well everyone except me, i was in too much shock to really think straight). Few minutes later the cop showed up and arrested the guy and cut his license in half. Stuff like this happens quite often. People here think that once you have that indicator on you have the right to turn whether or not its clear. But its the first time that it could have had really bad results. You could get a dashcam, it's a non-biased witness and is absolute proof should an accident happen. If people drive so bad, and is as often and dangerous as you say. Also makes for entertaining videos on youtube.One of my really good friend's dad is head of the traffic department in Qatar. So all i need to do is give him a call and give him a licenseplate number. We actually do it quite frequently but this is the middle east. You can't really complain about bad driving because you'll be complaining every second you're on the road then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Today i had yet another near death experience while driving. Me and a few friends were on our way back from dinner/the mall. We were driving on one of the main roads. Traffic was the same as usual. Not exactly dense, but the roads weren't exactly empty either. Anyway i was driving in the middle lane, the car on my left hand side, decided he wanted to be a brainless moron. he put on his indicator, indicating that he wanted to turn into my lane. Without checking if it was clear, he started turning. I had an Oil Truck on my right hand side and a Land Cruiser on my left hand side, about a car length from the car attempting to turn into my lane. My friend was driving behind me. I was basically [bleep]ed. I had nowhere to go. I couldn't slam on the breaks, i couldn't swerve either way. I was driving my mom's Porche Panamera so it's not exactly a big car either. I would get crushed by pretty much anything. I get on the horn and start punching it wildly and the dude was still slowly changing lanes. Then i started flashing my lights and he still kept going.It all happened so fast and i really have no idea how we managed to avoid a collision. My friend somehow made his way infront of the car that just tried pushing me off the road. He signaled the guy to pull over, which he did. We got out of the car (well everyone except me, i was in too much shock to really think straight). Few minutes later the cop showed up and arrested the guy and cut his license in half. Stuff like this happens quite often. People here think that once you have that indicator on you have the right to turn whether or not its clear. But its the first time that it could have had really bad results. Stories like that are what make me scared to start driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champion Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Looks like Facebook changed again. They seem to be taking some of Google+'s ideas and are adding 'lists' now. Hm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Looks like Facebook changed again. They seem to be taking some of Google+'s ideas and are adding 'lists' now. Hm...I deleted mine. all it did was urge me to [bleep] and whine while listening to everyone else [bleep] and whine. probably the best move I've made in a long time. @Noxx, although no where near as bad, I've become used to that. There are so many dopey [bleep]s on the road who either jump thru lanes, merge without even looking etc, I basically have to be an aggressive driver to snap them to their senses that "Oi [bleep]wad, there's a car right next to you". One time I had a rigger pull into me, scared the [cabbage] out of me. didn't look, just merged. I had to slam on the breaks so he didn't flatten me, he still only narrowly missed me by a meter. I had to pull over and almost throw up from the shock. @Mugg, are you kidding me? that book was [bleep]ing published in 1995, most of that crap is redundant in today's society, especially when different countries have different methods, rules, attitudes etc. Besides, contrary to my occasional whining, im anything but lazy when it comes to job hunting. (Including waiting on a interview date for JayCar Electronics this week) Popoto.~<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Looks like Facebook changed again. They seem to be taking some of Google+'s ideas and are adding 'lists' now. Hm...Lists on Facebook have been there since before Google+ came out, they just weren't advertising it until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I always close and lock the door to use the bathroom, even if nobody else is home. Just something I do by force of habit now. same here. it gives me a sense of security. It's actually more difficult for me to go with the door open...granted my toilet faces a huge sliding window door :/ Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggiwhplar Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 @Mugg, are you kidding me? that book was [bleep]ing published in 1995, most of that crap is redundant in today's society, especially when different countries have different methods, rules, attitudes etc. Besides, contrary to my occasional whining, im anything but lazy when it comes to job hunting. (Including waiting on a interview date for JayCar Electronics this week) You are literally judging a book by its cover. Oh well, it's your loss. I'm not the unhappy one here making excuses for everything-- I'm the one who's significantly happier than most people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I was driving my mom's Porche Panamera [bleep] you :P @Tim I think you should have a chat with our dear friend abc1230, as he recently went through something of the sort. I went through a time similar to what you got going on now, and I realized helping other people that were even worse off made me feel a hell of a lot better. there's something out there that will help you too. Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K4ylan Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I always close and lock the door to use the bathroom, even if nobody else is home. Just something I do by force of habit now. same here. it gives me a sense of security. It's actually more difficult for me to go with the door open...granted my toilet faces a huge sliding window door :/ I go out of the way to do private things with all the doors open when I'm alone, including dressing, showering, bathroom, etc. Feels nice and safe ~~~The Harpy List~~~Harpy Facts~~~It's Super Effective~~~The Beginning~~~Harpy Therapy Center~~~Alg~~~Jedi Harpy~~~Rohirrim~~~Attenuation~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Good day. Just had mocks, which finished on Thursday, so I had the whole day to chill today. Had rowing in the morning, then spend the majority of the day playing TF2 and Minecraft. I also ran into Shiny on TF2 :thumbup: My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I was wondering this, I seriously have no idea. Do other people feel really awkward when they aren't saying anything? I always feel really freaking awkward whenever I havn't added anything to a conversation or even if I'm walking with a friend and nobody talks for like half a minute. I dunno, I just always wonder about other people - there seem to be people who can talk about absolutely anything out there, the people you wonder "how the hell did they even think of that". There are people I could talk to forever, not even kidding. Usually people I know well and feel super comfortable around, just there are a lot of people where the comversation will be like 3 setences long. Doomy edit: I like sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_GIGO Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Have done absolutely nothing today but i plan to go to the penny black or the royal exchange later with a couple mates later then probably,tribe or home later should be a fun night :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I was wondering this, I seriously have no idea. Do other people feel really awkward when they aren't saying anything? I always feel really freaking awkward whenever I havn't added anything to a conversation or even if I'm walking with a friend and nobody talks for like half a minute. I dunno, I just always wonder about other people - there seem to be people who can talk about absolutely anything out there, the people you wonder "how the hell did they even think of that". There are people I could talk to forever, not even kidding. Usually people I know well and feel super comfortable around, just there are a lot of people where the comversation will be like 3 setences long.I'm not a really loud guy. Only around my really good friends. But when a group of [simple] friends get together somewhere, I don't say much at all. Because I never really have anything to add to the conversation, and I'm afraid of making myself look stupid or obnoxious. One time, a friend even called me out on it: "Glenn, I forgot you were even here, you haven't said anything." I guess it isn't awkward for me because I'm used to doing it so much. It's only awkward when I'm kinda outside the group (i.e. out of the physical circle of people talking). | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K4ylan Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I was wondering this, I seriously have no idea. Do other people feel really awkward when they aren't saying anything? I always feel really freaking awkward whenever I havn't added anything to a conversation or even if I'm walking with a friend and nobody talks for like half a minute. I dunno, I just always wonder about other people - there seem to be people who can talk about absolutely anything out there, the people you wonder "how the hell did they even think of that". There are people I could talk to forever, not even kidding. Usually people I know well and feel super comfortable around, just there are a lot of people where the comversation will be like 3 setences long.I'm not a really loud guy. Only around my really good friends. But when a group of [simple] friends get together somewhere, I don't say much at all. Because I never really have anything to add to the conversation, and I'm afraid of making myself look stupid or obnoxious. One time, a friend even called me out on it: "Glenn, I forgot you were even here, you haven't said anything." I guess it isn't awkward for me because I'm used to doing it so much. It's only awkward when I'm kinda outside the group (i.e. out of the physical circle of people talking). And now we know your name Pointing out that someone is being shy/quiet is probably the worst thing to do to a shy/quiet person. ~~~The Harpy List~~~Harpy Facts~~~It's Super Effective~~~The Beginning~~~Harpy Therapy Center~~~Alg~~~Jedi Harpy~~~Rohirrim~~~Attenuation~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 It's a nickname. I've posted it before. :P Though, so many people call me Glenn that it could be my real name. | My Tumblr | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bows Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Everyone click my signature. It's my in-depth TF2 Spy guide. Currently in progress, I hope you all like it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I was wondering this, I seriously have no idea. Do other people feel really awkward when they aren't saying anything? I always feel really freaking awkward whenever I havn't added anything to a conversation or even if I'm walking with a friend and nobody talks for like half a minute. I dunno, I just always wonder about other people - there seem to be people who can talk about absolutely anything out there, the people you wonder "how the hell did they even think of that". There are people I could talk to forever, not even kidding. Usually people I know well and feel super comfortable around, just there are a lot of people where the comversation will be like 3 setences long. If you're doing something while you're talking (playing a game, doing work...Doesn't matter what) then those silent moments don't feel awkward to me. If I'm doing nothing other than talking to them, then any blank pause is usually fairly awkward to me. And that last bit also applies to me. There's people I could talk to forever, and that I do talk to (Be it in person or online) for hours a day. The only problem is, eventually you run out of things to say, and the entire conversation becomes very repetitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I feel awkward if I contribute nothing to a conversation with people I barely/don't know. If I know the people well enough it isn't awkward, or I have something to actually say. TODAY IS BLINK 182 !!!! Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcneilp Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I feel awkward if I contribute nothing to a conversation with people I barely/don't know. If I know the people well enough it isn't awkward, or I have something to actually say.This, pretty much. I also feel pretty awkward when theres a few of us chatting away (normally at work, it happens all the time there) in the staffroom when a boss or supervisor walks in and all the conversation just dies completely as they sit down. The conversation will come to an abrupt end then everyone sits in silence for like 5 minutes until someone leaves or someone starts a new conversation. Nobody, seemingly, wants to be that person. It isn't in the castle, It isn't in the mist, It's a calling of the waters, As they break to show, The new Black Death, With reactors aglow, Do you think your security, Can keep you in purity, You will not shake us off above or belowScottish frictionScottish fiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surprise Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 TODAY IS BLINK 182 !!!! [hide]Their new album is pretty nice.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albel Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Today was the 'last voyage' for my first car. It broke down about 5 months ago and I finally got it junked. Got almost 400$ for it so Im kinda happy. This shall be the start up money needed for the music dept's trip to Austria and Prog.[hide=][/hide] [hide=Quotes]Albel/JustinAlbel doesn't say anything anymore, just comes in, leaves an arrow and vanishes into the night :(Probablypractising some euphoniumYou nearly had me fooled, you fooler youEuphonium/10.9/10. To me, always associate Albel with musical stuff in OT.Everyone with a goatee and glasses is Albel now.lmfao albel m8 wat r u doin, hi though. [/hide][hide=Runescape Achievements]99 firemaking(2007), 99 woodcutting(2008), 99 fletching(2009), 99 magic(2010), 99 cooking(2010), 99 farming(2011), 99 construction(2011), 99 runecrafting(2012), 99 Hunter (2014), 99 ranged (2015), 99 HP (2015), 99 Slayer (2015), 99 attack (2015) 99 Defense (2015) 99 Prayer (2015) 99 Summoning (2015) 99 Strength(2015) 99 Herblore (2015) 99 Dungeoneering (2017) 99 Mining (2017) 99 Crafting (2017) 99 Smithing (2017) 99 Thieving (2017) 99 invention (2017) 99 Fishing (2018), 99 Divination (2018), 99 Agility (2018), MAXED (05/17/2018)[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficus1055 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I've been wanting to get into collecting vinyl for a while now and finally decided to make the plunge since my birthday is coming up. My parents purchased an Audio Technica ATLP120 turntable and a better cartridge for it, and my favorite album on vinyl, Sigur Ros' Agaetis Byrjun (which was way too god damn expensive, 50$) for me as a birthday present. I'm really excited. I'll probably hitting up the record store tomorrow and seeing what I can score for cheap. Tumblr. Follow me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomrombom Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I've been wanting to get into collecting vinyl for a while now and finally decided to make the plunge since my birthday is coming up. My parents purchased an Audio Technica ATLP120 turntable and a better cartridge for it, and my favorite album on vinyl, Sigur Ros' Agaetis Byrjun (which was way too god damn expensive, 50$) for me as a birthday present. I'm really excited. I'll probably hitting up the record store tomorrow and seeing what I can score for cheap. Why is this a different font than everything else? Anyone else seeing this? PM me for fitocracy invite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficus1055 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Just to [bleep] with you. Tumblr. Follow me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomrombom Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Just to [bleep] with you. Die in a fire PM me for fitocracy invite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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