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Title: Never mind caravans............
Post by: bob.dent on 29 February 2008, 16:43:24
Got stuck behind a horsebox lorry on the A120 on the way home from work last night in rush hour. 10 miles doing 20-25mph despite 60mph speed limit!! >:( >:(
Caused a massive jam behind and although the road is fairly straight it's almost impossible to overtake as its quite hilly. OK so they're carrying horses but why sooooo slow?  

I'll not be so quick in moaning about being stuck behind caravans. ::)
Can't speak for Jaime though!! ;D
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: albitz on 29 February 2008, 16:46:33
been there >:(...why cant they pull over for a few minutes to let the traffic build up go past.
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Post by: waspy on 29 February 2008, 16:51:07
They SHOULD try reading the Highway Code, there's a bit in there about slow moving vehicles.
When it's my turn to overtake, i give m some horn & fingers, because of their inconsideration
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: bob.dent on 29 February 2008, 16:55:04
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They SHOULD try reading the Highway Code, there's a bit in there about slow moving vehicles.
When it's my turn to overtake, i give m some horn & fingers, because of their inconsideration

Couldn't get close enough to overtake - I was about half a mile or so behind in the tailback. >:(
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: Markie on 29 February 2008, 16:56:30
Hey Hey leave my horses alone and get back to picking on pikey wagons - have you tried standing up while being towed at 40mph in a box  ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 February 2008, 16:59:14
Yes, horseboxes my other pet favourite, esp as we have the hunt on around here still, and I my mum and a brother live just outside Newmarket.  That said brother has a horsebox as well - his previous one even looked like a pikey wagon (white transit flatbed with a pikey blue strip)
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Post by: albitz on 29 February 2008, 16:59:47
but it doesnt hurt to pull over for a minute to let people past does it  markie :y
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Post by: mantahatch on 29 February 2008, 17:00:10
They are not horse boxes they are lorries delivering pet food. we have loads round are way and they drivers are more arrogant than bmw drivers and think everyone must move for them.

I love to vent off.

My sister in law rides horses and everytime she mentions them I say kitekat or felix.
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: bob.dent on 29 February 2008, 17:00:41
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Hey Hey leave my horses alone and get back to picking on pikey wagons - have you tried standing up while being towed at 40mph in a box  ;D ;D

LMAO  ;D ;D ;D

Sorry Markie, forgot the Missus had horses. ::)
Now where was I?.........oh yeah, those bloody pikey wagons..... ;D
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Post by: Markie on 29 February 2008, 17:00:53
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but it doesnt hurt to pull over for a minute to let people past does it :y

Hmmm to clarify - does anyone know how fast you can tow horses with a 4litre Jeep  :-[ put it this way i was scared as the driver  :) ;D
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: albitz on 29 February 2008, 17:05:46
wouldnt it be easier/quicker to ride it  ;D
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Post by: zippo on 29 February 2008, 17:23:45
i got in to this with a pet food driver on wheels, and she said they drive slowly to avoid the animals banging in to each and breaking ribs,
legs and so on. on the point of pulling over to let faster vehicles past
I quote "i pay my road tax so i'll drive as slow as i like" At that point i walked away, cant argue with an idiot
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 29 February 2008, 17:24:54
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but it doesnt hurt to pull over for a minute to let people past does it  markie :y

I haven't got horse not really my thing, but would you pull over?

I know I wouldn't especially if I was doing so many peoples heads in, Oh Happy Days ;D
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: bob.dent on 29 February 2008, 17:27:43
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but it doesnt hurt to pull over for a minute to let people past does it  markie :y

I haven't got horse not really my thing, but would you pull over?

I know I wouldn't especially if I was doing so many peoples heads in, Oh Happy Days ;D

There's something not quite right about you Daz.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: zippo on 29 February 2008, 17:29:31
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but it doesnt hurt to pull over for a minute to let people past does it  markie :y

I haven't got horse not really my thing, but would you pull over?

I know I wouldn't especially if I was doing so many peoples heads in, Oh Happy Days ;D

There's something not quite right about you Daz.  ;D ;D
Agreed ;D ;D
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Post by: Markie on 29 February 2008, 17:30:21
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but it doesnt hurt to pull over for a minute to let people past does it  markie :y

I haven't got horse not really my thing, but would you pull over?

I know I wouldn't especially if I was doing so many peoples heads in, Oh Happy Days ;D

There's something not quite right about you Daz.  ;D ;D


He`s got a point Bob - if i see someone tailgating me i slow down in the omega - if i knew i was peeing someone off i would probably slow down further...

Can you imagine the feeling of power the JVB driver has with 30 cars behind him  ;D ;D
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Post by: zippo on 29 February 2008, 17:32:09
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but it doesnt hurt to pull over for a minute to let people past does it  markie :y

I haven't got horse not really my thing, but would you pull over?

I know I wouldn't especially if I was doing so many peoples heads in, Oh Happy Days ;D

There's something not quite right about you Daz.  ;D ;D


He`s got a point Bob - if i see someone tailgating me i slow down in the omega - if i knew i was peeing someone off i would probably slow down further...

Can you imagine the feeling of power the JVB driver has with 30 cars behind him  ;D ;D
Roadrage x 30 cool
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: Tony H on 29 February 2008, 19:03:46
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i got in to this with a pet food driver on wheels, and she said they drive slowly to avoid the animals banging in to each and breaking ribs,
legs and so on. on the point of pulling over to let faster vehicles past
I quote "i pay my road tax so i'll drive as slow as i like" At that point i walked away, cant argue with an idiot[/quote]


Because the'll bring you down to there level then beat you with experience :D
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: zippo on 29 February 2008, 19:05:30
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i got in to this with a pet food driver on wheels, and she said they drive slowly to avoid the animals banging in to each and breaking ribs,
legs and so on. on the point of pulling over to let faster vehicles past
I quote "i pay my road tax so i'll drive as slow as i like" At that point i walked away, cant argue with an idiot[/quote]


Because the'll bring you down to there level then beat you with experience :D
never heard that one before   like it a lot ;D :y
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: Dave-C on 29 February 2008, 20:27:16
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Got stuck behind a horsebox lorry on the A120 on the way home from work last night in rush hour. 10 miles doing 20-25mph despite 60mph speed limit!! >:( >:(
Caused a massive jam behind and although the road is fairly straight it's almost impossible to overtake as its quite hilly. OK so they're carrying horses but why sooooo slow?  

I'll not be so quick in moaning about being stuck behind caravans. ::)
Can't speak for Jaime though!! ;D


Just an observation from a people watcher...   Do you ever recall having the hots for a girl at school, but, instead of telling her, you mumbled and bumbled and insulted her...   well I think that certain people would love a towable home! ::)  Just think of the freedom :y












DC ;D ;D
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: zippo on 29 February 2008, 20:33:06
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Got stuck behind a horsebox lorry on the A120 on the way home from work last night in rush hour. 10 miles doing 20-25mph despite 60mph speed limit!! >:( >:(
Caused a massive jam behind and although the road is fairly straight it's almost impossible to overtake as its quite hilly. OK so they're carrying horses but why sooooo slow?  

I'll not be so quick in moaning about being stuck behind caravans. ::)
Can't speak for Jaime though!! ;D


Just an observation from a people watcher...   Do you ever recall having the hots for a girl at school, but, instead of telling her, you mumbled and bumbled and insulted her...   well I think that certain people would love a towable home! ::)  Just think of the freedom :y












DC ;D ;D
i don't want a caravan but i wouldn't mind a folding trailer tent (i think there called that)
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: Entwood on 29 February 2008, 20:34:17
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Got stuck behind a horsebox lorry on the A120 on the way home from work last night in rush hour. 10 miles doing 20-25mph despite 60mph speed limit!! >:( >:(
Caused a massive jam behind and although the road is fairly straight it's almost impossible to overtake as its quite hilly. OK so they're carrying horses but why sooooo slow?  

I'll not be so quick in moaning about being stuck behind caravans. ::)
Can't speak for Jaime though!! ;D


Just an observation from a people watcher...   Do you ever recall having the hots for a girl at school, but, instead of telling her, you mumbled and bumbled and insulted her...   well I think that certain people would love a towable home! ::)  Just think of the freedom :y












DC ;D ;D


yup large amounts of unstated jealousy exist in the forum ...  

:) :) ;D ;D :y :y
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: Vamps on 29 February 2008, 22:13:23
Some brave oofers tonight. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 February 2008, 22:16:12
Just so you're under no illusions, I want a pikey wagon even less than I want a 3 series beemer....
Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: Dave-C on 01 March 2008, 09:03:08
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Just so you're under no illusions, I want a pikey wagon even less than I want a 3 series beemer....


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Title: Re: Never mind caravans............
Post by: miggy on 01 March 2008, 11:40:59
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but it doesnt hurt to pull over for a minute to let people past does it  markie :y

I haven't got horse not really my thing, but would you pull over?

I know I wouldn't especially if I was doing so many peoples heads in, Oh Happy Days ;D

And if the horse could just cr"p out the rear of the box.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D