I'm walking along, minding my own business, and just about to cross the road. I see a white van coming, but the road curves sharply away, so I know it's OK to start crossing. Yet it suddenly dawns on me the driver is carrying on towards me, as if to turn into the path I'm on, but I know he can't as there is no road there, it's blocked by a bicycle rank, but I stop all the same. Then I realise he is going to turn, so I jump back to avoid being run down, and driver grinning maniacally at me, i.e. not looking where he is going, crashes into the bicycle rank, crushing several bicycles, and wrecking his van. I take a few steps back and watch his expression change to one of shock. Next, suddenly, he's shouting at me in Polish or something. I get the distinct impression it's supposed to be my fault. I ask you: Why me? I must be a magnet for loons!
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Why me? I must be a magnet for loons!
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Why me? I must be a magnet for loons!
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Originally posted by threaded View Post...... he's shouting at me in Polish or something. I get the distinct impression it's supposed to be my fault...... -
Originally posted by threaded View PostI'm walking along, minding my own business, and just about to cross the road. I see a white van coming, but the road curves sharply away, so I know it's OK to start crossing. Yet it suddenly dawns on me the driver is carrying on towards me, as if to turn into the path I'm on, but I know he can't as there is no road there, it's blocked by a bicycle rank, but I stop all the same. Then I realise he is going to turn, so I jump back to avoid being run down, and driver grinning maniacally at me, i.e. not looking where he is going, crashes into the bicycle rank, crushing several bicycles, and wrecking his van. I take a few steps back and watch his expression change to one of shock. Next, suddenly, he's shouting at me in Polish or something. I get the distinct impression it's supposed to be my fault. I ask you: Why me? I must be a magnet for loons!Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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This is why I never rely on GPS when driving.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Well thats 2000 zlotys wasted
I'll hire a professional next time
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostWell thats 2000 zlotys wasted
I'll hire a professional next time
Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Originally posted by snaw View PostPoison a few pies next time, he's bound to buy and devour one of them. WAATP.
Threadeds tale reminded me of an incident in Hale Manchester, last winter. It had been raining heavily and there were puddles in the road, so I was wary about getting a soaking.
There was a traffic warden 100m ahead of me, a long line of cars adjusted their speed and swerved, to make sure they all got the bstid. heh heh.
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostWell thats 2000 zlotys wasted
I'll hire a professional next time
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostWell thats 2000 zlotys wasted
I'll hire a professional next time
So I'm told, that is.Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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