Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Now that is officially dark outside on my morning commute I would like to say:

I REALLY HATE DRLs!

The roads I drive on to work are two and four lane rural highways that are DARK when it is dark. I ran up on or passed no less than 4 cars today, all dark colored, that were running with their lights off, the driver's clueless because their DRLs were bright enough they could see so they "thought" their lights were on. I'm guessing they had no dash lights but didn't care.

If cars are going to have DRLs that are bright enough to drive by, then they also should be required to have automatic lights in general. I'm not one for mandated "features" but if you are going to do it, don't do it half ass.

OK, I feel better now.

I run across this at least once every time I drive in the dark. And the driver is always clueless when I and/or everyone else starts flashing their lights.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Now that is officially dark outside on my morning commute I would like to say:

I REALLY HATE DRLs!

The roads I drive on to work are two and four lane rural highways that are DARK when it is dark. I ran up on or passed no less than 4 cars today, all dark colored, that were running with their lights off, the driver's clueless because their DRLs were bright enough they could see so they "thought" their lights were on. I'm guessing they had no dash lights but didn't care.

If cars are going to have DRLs that are bright enough to drive by, then they also should be required to have automatic lights in general. I'm not one for mandated "features" but if you are going to do it, don't do it half ass.

OK, I feel better now.

Not just the dark but also in heavy rain, snow or fog. People seem to think that they need to manually turn on the lights in these conditions since their systems are auto.
Well newsflash: Your auto lights do not always come on since the sun is "out".
It also seems that the cars running unlit are upscale and invariably white, grey or black so almost invisible until you are right on top of them.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not just the dark but also in heavy rain, snow or fog. People seem to think that they need to manually turn on the lights in these conditions since their systems are auto.
Well newsflash: Your auto lights do not always come on since the sun is "out".
It also seems that the cars running unlit are upscale and invariably white, grey or black so almost invisible until you are right on top of them.

I love the auto lights, but often have to switch to manual. The law here in Cal is if it is raining, your lights must be on.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I love the auto lights, but often have to switch to manual. The law here in Cal is if it is raining, your lights must be on.

It is here as well but...

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It is here as well but...

I always thought since it is the law most places now, how hard would it be to have the lights come on with the wipers?

[Sapphireho]

I (Cough cough) called in sick. Going to go visit Mom this morning then go for a drive to Half Moon Bay and Pacifica and have lunch and watch some surfers.

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I had a really bad day. My employer is standardizing all the IS positions. Long study. They eliminated my position and put me in a code that makes 15% less. I don't get a pay cut, but I also don't get any pay raise until my code catches up.

So glad I'm retiring in june. I ducking hate going to work everyday. Don't get a government job.

Wow. Normally they wait until after someone more experienced retires to bring in a replacement fresh out of school with the the same expectations for less pay. Seems like they're getting a head start on it.

Hopefully June comes quickly, and not just because I don't like cold weather anymore.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

When is the last time you ate a parsnip?

Well, I am a vegetarian... So the likelihood is higher... But, I'm gonna say "Never"?










Though I have eaten many "dates" ; the fruit from whence this joke originates.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

Wow. Normally they wait until after someone more experienced retires to bring in a replacement fresh out of school with the the same expectations for less pay. Seems like they're getting a head start on it.

Hopefully June comes quickly, and not just because I don't like cold weather anymore.

Thanks. Good thing is it doesn't change anything monetarily for me and my retirement plans. It is just insulting. I was thinking of working till November 2019, but now June sounds good.

So next year will be stressful and a new adventure in life. Selling a home, moving to another state, NOT WORKING. all firsts for us. Scary and exciting at the same time.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

Well, I am a vegetarian... So the likelihood is higher... But, I'm gonna say "Never"?










Though I have eaten many "dates" ; the fruit from whence this joke originates.

This is how my brain works...


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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

This is how my brain works...


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How about "thus" or the even better "thusly"?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not just the dark but also in heavy rain, snow or fog. .

Well, why we are at it, using flashers in inclement weather when you are moving is another! Flashers are for when you are stopped. In most places that is actually the law....

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Well, why we are at it, using flashers in inclement weather when you are moving is another! Flashers are for when you are stopped. In most places that is actually the law....

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

How about "thus" or the even better "thusly"?

OK...


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