Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II off topic discussion

Unknown Soldier · 28-10-2015 07:40PM

manafana wrote: »

Think we need to look away from the not letting 95% do something because the 5% do something else.

It's always about the lowest common denominator.

It would be interesting to know what would happen (maybe it already has?) if someone on a bike made a bad call and got hit by a vehicle.

If it was legal to go through a red light then would the State be liable? Unless there was some weird "you do so at your own risk" clause?

eeeee · 28-10-2015 08:21PM

manafana wrote: »

Think we need to look away from the not letting 95% do something because the 5% do something else.

Yes, you're right. You will always have those who will never participate in a system, no matter what system you implement, no amount of telling can change those so I suppose you go on ahead with the changes. But...

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

It's always about the lowest common denominator.

It would be interesting to know what would happen (maybe it already has?) if someone on a bike made a bad call and got hit by a vehicle.

If it was legal to go through a red light then would the State be liable? Unless there was some weird "you do so at your own risk" clause?

However, if the lowest common denominator insists on flying through lights when pedestrians are crossing at full tilt (just one example), full of the self righteous belief that it's not illegal I don't know how long such generous rules will last.

I wonder could you bring it in with conditions, eg. never at pedestrian crossings, only where there isn't a sign etc. or would that make it too conditional and awkward?

Unknown Soldier · 28-10-2015 08:31PM

gadetra wrote: »

However, if the lowest common denominator insists on flying through lights when pedestrians are crossing at full tilt (just one example), full of the self righteous belief that it's not illegal I don't know how long such generous rules will last.

I wonder could you bring it in with conditions, eg. never at pedestrian crossings, only where there isn't a sign etc. or would that make it too conditional and awkward?

Because you are dealing with the lowest common denominator the solution is a simple one.

Red light = Stop.

Wishbone Ash · 28-10-2015 08:54PM

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

....If it was legal to go through a red light then would the State be liable? Unless there was some weird "you do so at your own risk" clause?

Doesn't seem to be a problem in the US where one may turn right* on red (unless specifically prohibited) but must yield to any pedestrians crossing and all vehicles on the road one is entering.

(* equivalent of our left turn)

Beasty · 28-10-2015 09:01PM

I swear I will not enter a bicycle race if I'm president:pac:

Kurtosis · 29-10-2015 01:03PM

I broke out a new pair of winter gloves I bought last year for the first time two weeks ago and yesterday managed to drop one somewhere on my commute home

I'm going to be cycling around like a Michael Jackson impersonator for a while!

manafana · 29-10-2015 01:10PM

gadetra wrote: »

Yes, you're right. You will always have those who will never participate in a system, no matter what system you implement, no amount of telling can change those so I suppose you go on ahead with the changes. But...

However, if the lowest common denominator insists on flying through lights when pedestrians are crossing at full tilt (just one example), full of the self righteous belief that it's not illegal I don't know how long such generous rules will last.

I wonder could you bring it in with conditions, eg. never at pedestrian crossings, only where there isn't a sign etc. or would that make it too conditional and awkward?

rule as mentioned in article is that peds always have right of way over a cyclist passing a stop or making left turn (just like in the us or aus)

DirkVoodoo · 29-10-2015 02:53PM

So, I'm making a halloween costume.

I need a broken electrical appliance, the more wires and resistors the better. If anyone has one to offload in Dublin, PM me please!

It's going to be a pretty sweet costume!

eeeee · 29-10-2015 03:03PM

I have no appliances to add.

However, pictures! We need pictures of said costume upon completion!

Beasty · 29-10-2015 03:23PM

Think he meant to say "pretty sweaty"....

DirkVoodoo · 29-10-2015 03:34PM

Attention Rollingscone: Your inbox is full and my message won't fit!

rollingscone · 29-10-2015 03:40PM

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Attention Rollingscone: Your inbox is full and my message won't fit!

Too beloved of the people is fair Rollingscone.

rollingscone · 29-10-2015 03:49PM

Should be space now

DirkVoodoo · 29-10-2015 03:59PM

I will be going as Louis Tully, aka Vinz Clortho, keymaster of Gozer:

I thought it would be easier to do. Even finding a mustard top to wear under the shirt is proving exceedingly difficult.

Darkglasses · 29-10-2015 04:16PM

Soldier on, that's a brilliant costume idea.

tomasrojo · 29-10-2015 06:47PM

My dad once went to a SF-themed fancy dress party dressed as the Woody Allen Robot from Sleeper. Looked pretty good! Most of the costume was an old tux anyway.

Wishbone Ash · 29-10-2015 08:48PM

tomasrojo wrote: »

My dad once went to a SF-themed fancy dress party .....

For a second there I had images of Adams, McGuinness and Mary Lou costumes......

......then the penny dropped!

rollingscone · 29-10-2015 09:30PM

Had to leg it into Lidl in Lycra for a minute so everyone present was treated to two tickets to the leg show.

Sincerest apologies to the families of those affected.

Beasty · 29-10-2015 10:47PM

Beasty wrote: »

As gadetra's aware (as a mod she gets a sneak preview) I've recently picked up something gold that will go very well with a gold bike .....

Bit of a quandary - do I post this in "I should have left the Credit Card at home", or maybe the "what's in the post" thread. Was thinking of starting a "Post Images of Booties" thread, but perhaps this is the best place:

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/236453/366863.jpg

Qualitymark · 30-10-2015 10:40AM

Beasty wrote: »

Bit of a quandary - do I post this in "I should have left the Credit Card at home", or maybe the "what's in the post" thread. Was thinking of starting a "Post Images of Booties" thread, but perhaps this is the best place:

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/236453/366863.jpg

I do not have permission to access this page, the system tells me. Must be really shocking.

RobFowl · 30-10-2015 10:53AM

Qualitymark wrote: »

I do not have permission to access this page, the system tells me. Must be really shocking.

It's on the Darknet.....

CramCycle · 30-10-2015 11:03AM

Humiliation time, cycling into college on Tuesday evening, with my super good lights, I somehow missed that the barriers to stop the rat runners, that are always up at that time, were not up.

I managed to take out myself and the barrier in the stupidest slo-mo crash in history.

Suprisingly easy to fix, took a minute to bend into shape, told the estates crowd, who did not care and it was operating when I came out later.

Beasty · 30-10-2015 11:04AM

This one any better?
https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/236453/366863.jpg

seamus · 30-10-2015 11:13AM

Nope. You obviously attached it to a post in a private forum.

Darkglasses · 30-10-2015 11:16AM

seamus wrote: »

Nope. You obviously attached it to a post in a private forum.

Yep, I can see it so that's probably it.

lgk · 30-10-2015 11:45AM

gadetra wrote: »

However, if the lowest common denominator insists on flying through lights when pedestrians are crossing at full tilt (just one example), full of the self righteous belief that it's not illegal I don't know how long such generous rules will last.

Then they wouldn't have been prepared to yield. Much like the turn right on red in the US, no one approaches those at speed because if there is other vehicles or pedestrians in the junction before you, they have right-of-way. It works there because it's policed, the cops take these offences seriously, unlike generally turning a blind eye to it as happens here.

Beasty · 30-10-2015 12:34PM

seamus wrote: »

Nope. You obviously attached it to a post in a private forum.

I logged out but could still see it - Oh well - a bit of "Friday suspense" never did anyone any harm!!

Beasty · 30-10-2015 12:41PM

Here you go (again!!!):

RobFowl · 30-10-2015 09:36PM

Is it just me or is very hard to sell stuff at the moment?
Seems to be very few buyers and of those that are commenting seems to be a high percentage of tyre kickers......

manafana · 30-10-2015 09:40PM

RobFowl wrote: »

Is it just me or is very hard to sell stuff at the moment?
Seems to be very few buyers and of those that are commenting seems to be a high percentage of tyre kickers......

few buyers, tried sell brand new pair of shoes that didnt fit but where bargain only offer was below asking (well below) otherwise tyre kickers

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