My local paper just carried an interesting letter on the upgrade of the A14. The thing is folk who usually write say an upgrade will solve all the problems cos its the road thats the problem. The difference in this letter was the view that no matter how much upgrading there is its the drivers who are the problem and accidents could still block it, see M1 M25 for evidence of closures on major roads.
The writer has a point a good one and its the truth. Why do we assume better roads will be safer, why do we assume new transport infrastructure whatever it is will be a great improvement. This leads me onto Boris Island the suggested ideal place for a new hub airport for London.
Its a daft idea, why if we need it and the word is if, does it need to go in the Thames estuary. Do we even need it whatever folk say. In my view if we need new transport infrastructure road rail or air,, A14 HS2 or Boris Island we should accept it in our midst and beside existing infrastructure not try and stick it away from us in an estuary or across open country. But then that means upsetting many voters doesnt it.
Monday, 10 September 2012
and they say the olympics are over
So they say that the olympics are over tell that to the competitors I saw today while driving.
There were the following events;
The how late can I leave it to get in the filter lane to go from the A14 to the A14 at Girton event, if you know where I mean. The winner drove a silver estate car and managed to squeeze in right on the end of the filter lane. A truly worthy medal winner.
Then we have the, I am late for something so can undertake if I want too event. I was in the inside lane and saw this one happen in front of me, another big car with a large tie wearing gent in it got fed up waiting for the cars in the outside lane to get out of his way. After waiting for at least ten seconds a really long time I know he just undertook the lot of them in the middle lane. Again a really worthy winner.
Finally we have a new event. The how fast can I get too and through the M6 tollbooth event. Lots of competitors for this event a real spectacle as cars scream up and juggle for a booth to pay at quickly before they race away. The winner was a white volkswagon golf that might need new tyres with the amount of rubber he burnt off but another truly worthy winner.
I am sure the olympic committee would highly approve of the events but in the meantime if they dont I am sure they could all win the complete and total ***hole award.
There were the following events;
The how late can I leave it to get in the filter lane to go from the A14 to the A14 at Girton event, if you know where I mean. The winner drove a silver estate car and managed to squeeze in right on the end of the filter lane. A truly worthy medal winner.
Then we have the, I am late for something so can undertake if I want too event. I was in the inside lane and saw this one happen in front of me, another big car with a large tie wearing gent in it got fed up waiting for the cars in the outside lane to get out of his way. After waiting for at least ten seconds a really long time I know he just undertook the lot of them in the middle lane. Again a really worthy winner.
Finally we have a new event. The how fast can I get too and through the M6 tollbooth event. Lots of competitors for this event a real spectacle as cars scream up and juggle for a booth to pay at quickly before they race away. The winner was a white volkswagon golf that might need new tyres with the amount of rubber he burnt off but another truly worthy winner.
I am sure the olympic committee would highly approve of the events but in the meantime if they dont I am sure they could all win the complete and total ***hole award.
where were the thrips then eh
Driving around of late its been good to see that the harvest has happened and is now almost all in, the thing is where were the thrips this year. You know the thunder flies where were they this year. Who knows eh.
Sunday, 29 July 2012
there has to be a caption to go with this
a funny think happened on the way to the newt fence
Well I was there anyway but needed a title so there it is. I mentioned the other week I found a metal plate on what was left of an old tractor trailer.
Found something else today another relic from the past, a door hinge, is that all well yes but the quality and pride that went into was obvious, even cast there name in it to make sure everyone knew who made it.
Charles Collinge of Lambeth made it and wanted the word to know.
Found something else today another relic from the past, a door hinge, is that all well yes but the quality and pride that went into was obvious, even cast there name in it to make sure everyone knew who made it.
gis a sarnie
Went on a course this week advanced bird ID it was. Anyway half way through the first morning I sees a movement out of the window and there well you can see below,
A fox cub well grown but still a cub, turned up often around the place where the course was running. Got too friendly if you ask me and then I hear they all do that down here.
Do they I thinks I know what would happen elsewhere, much as it was interesting you have to wonder where it will end.
Do they I thinks I know what would happen elsewhere, much as it was interesting you have to wonder where it will end.
last weekend twas FATE
Oh yes it was Festival at the Edge FATE and a good time twas had by many folk.
Lots of stories in a fantastic setting, I needed a break so off to Much Wenlock for the weekend. The 21st FATE the real reason Much Wenlock is famous none of that OilyPixies stuff.
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