JohnRich 4 #1 January 27, 2005 In the news, from England: How police used £10,000 to stalk route of an apple-eating driver The dispute between Miss McCaffery and the police began on December 4, 2003. In an interview she described how she took the same route to work in her Ford as she had done for four years. As she negotiated a left turn with an apple in her right hand she was still in second gear when she saw the blue lights of a police car. Police had spotted her driving with her right hand by her face and believed that she may have been using a mobile phone. When they discovered that she was holding a half-eaten apple, he issued her with a £30 fixed-penalty ticket. The court was told how police brought in a fixed-wing spotter aircraft to fly over Miss McCaffery’s route to work and take aerial photographs. Later the force’s helicopter repeated the exercise before a patrol car made a video of the journey. Mr Forrester said: “Nothing illustrates the nonsense of this case more than the resources that have been thrown at it.” Ken Buck, the chairman of the bench, concluded: “We accept that there are times when you can drive with one hand but, in holding an apple while negotiating a left-hand turn, we consider you not to have been in full control. We are therefore satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that this case is proved.” Source: Times Online Thank goodness the roads are now safe from this apple-eating driver! Meanwhile, the violent crime rate is up 6% since last year... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #2 January 27, 2005 John - What is your beef with the Brits? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #3 January 27, 2005 Yep. It may seem America has the corner on stupid sometimes, but it happens everywhere else too! Glad to see it! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #4 January 27, 2005 QuoteWhat is your beef with the Brits? None. I posted this because it was entertaining. The fact that it happened in England is just coincidental. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #5 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat is your beef with the Brits? None. I posted this because it was entertaining. The fact that it happened in England is just coincidental. You don't think it might be quite old, right? But it's entertaining, that's for sure dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #6 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat is your beef with the Brits? None. I posted this because it was entertaining. The fact that it happened in England is just coincidental. Whoa! Wait a minute - what's it doing in here? This isn't the entertainment forum! This is the serious forum! If you just wanted to entertain us, you should have put it in Bonfire! Now I'm getting all riled up. Do you have something against Bonfire peeps?! (just messing Rehmwa!! ) you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #7 January 27, 2005 QuoteNone. I posted this because it was entertaining So why is it in speakers corner? Every time i see this guys name on a thread it is about england. Good on you john...... just grow up a bit though .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #8 January 27, 2005 QuoteYou don't think it might be quite old, right? If you look at the link I provided, the story is dated Jan. 25th. That's only two days "old". Perhaps you should do your homework before making such statements. Even if it was old, so what? Is there some proscription against "old" news stories? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #9 January 27, 2005 you are very argumentitive. It seems you just want to argue, why dont you go and make some friends instead of trying to put everyone down? You do not have to SOUND like a bitter twisted old man. I am sure you are a good person, why dont you show it? Be nice and show us how great of a person you are. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #10 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteNone. I posted this because it was entertaining So why is it in speakers corner? Because I could see it turning into a political debate about police powers, which would have then required the moderators to move it. QuoteEvery time i see this guys name on a thread it is about england. Then you're not looking very hard. Do a search on posts started in my name, and you'll find a wide variety of subjects, most of which have nothing to do with England. Quotejust grow up a bit though That's a personal insult, which should earn you a personal visit by a moderator. Let me know how it goes, okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #11 January 27, 2005 far out john, i am glad you like the warning i got you though, so one for one. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #12 January 27, 2005 Quoteyou are very argumentitive. It seems you just want to argue, why dont you go and make some friends instead of trying to put everyone down? You do not have to SOUND like a bitter twisted old man. Correcting errors in what others have said is not "arguing" or "putting someone down". It's just setting the record straight. I have plenty of friends, thank you, who all know quite well that I am not a bitter old man. Is telling someone to "grow up a bit" your way of making friends? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #13 January 27, 2005 no, i am sorry for that .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #14 January 27, 2005 JohnRich, you quoted a story that began in Dec. 2003... with an apple in the hand of Mrs..... What else do I need to know about such a silly information? A lady in Great Britain went her usual route with an apple in her hand. That's an incredible event the world needs to know. I am lost.... What is message behind that? ROFLMAO dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #15 January 27, 2005 Well, I tried to make things fun in here, but it seems to have been in vain. Suggestion - why don't we focus on the stupid, and the humor therein, instead of where it happened. That's pretty irrelevant. Like I said, us Americans do more than our fair share of the unbelievably moronic. It's nice to see some other folks stepping up to their part! I don't care where you're from - stupid is a human condition. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #16 January 27, 2005 Rebecca, do not contact me. Adress that message to someone else, OK? I simply replied. But not to the entire US. Only to one poster. I do respect that nice try but, your post makes it look a little more ...... ridiculous? Right word? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #17 January 27, 2005 What I want to know is how a funny news story post somehow devolved into name calling in less than a page of posts...-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #18 January 27, 2005 QuoteWhat I want to know is how a funny news story post somehow devolved into name calling in less than a page of posts... Devolved into name calling? Where? Show me. Please. That story started funny, I considered it to be funny. I am confused. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #19 January 27, 2005 I'd say a straight up "do not contact me" doesn't sound very friendly.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #20 January 27, 2005 Also bitte Christel - ich hab einfach "reply" geklicked. I was replying to everyone in the thread - you, that other dude, John, everyone reading the thread. Relax. Lighten up. I wasn't trying to offend anyone. Yep, I'm out. This place officially sucks. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #21 January 27, 2005 What do you suppose the fine would have been if she had been eating an orange? FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #22 January 27, 2005 QuoteWhat do you suppose the fine would have been if she had been eating an orange? FallRate You really can't compare the two... (OK, OK, so I'm not out... just five more minutes though, and then I will be!) you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #23 January 27, 2005 QuoteI'd say a straight up "do not contact me" doesn't sound very friendly. OK. Understand what you mean. It's a misunderstanding in interpretation in English. What I simply wanted to expresss: Do not adress your entire complaint to me. I am not the source of all... In that case, pls address it to the original poster. Just like that. Sorry. I was not clear enough. Of course, any poster (Rebecca, in that case) may contact "me" whenever he/she likes. I would never attack someone only by posting to me. I never used to say "do not contact me". Accepted? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #24 January 27, 2005 QuoteThis place officially sucks. Welcome to most of the internet.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #25 January 27, 2005 QuoteWhat do you suppose the fine would have been if she had been eating an orange? FallRate Hey, oranges are not the only fruit! And if she had been eating an 'orange' i'd hope for video :o0 "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
