tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post3575178421603531447..comments2024-03-29T02:32:07.583-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: Mad as Hell!OldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-27679807174237271582021-11-13T10:17:43.427-08:002021-11-13T10:17:43.427-08:00Thanks TB.Thanks TB.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-60147187912264359122021-11-11T20:18:32.274-08:002021-11-11T20:18:32.274-08:00And this is why I am coming to despise going anywh...And this is why I am coming to despise going anywhere at all.<br /><br />On the bright side, that is a lovely picture. Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-7443071873413191142021-11-09T10:28:42.797-08:002021-11-09T10:28:42.797-08:00Bill,
Thanks for the response. As you can see, I g...Bill,<br />Thanks for the response. As you can see, I got the answers I needed and...they were what I expected.<br /><br />Rude and Crude? Well, with the shortage of Truck Driver's nowadays, one can't be too choosey I guess.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-17330912338020079572021-11-09T10:16:31.690-08:002021-11-09T10:16:31.690-08:00Yeah, that would have been a good idea. Wish I'...Yeah, that would have been a good idea. Wish I'd have thought about it.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-66892256294484112622021-11-09T08:49:37.814-08:002021-11-09T08:49:37.814-08:00Next time, call DPS. They 'lurve' S**thead...Next time, call DPS. They 'lurve' S**theads like that... And you did the smart thing. Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-84685378483549510732021-11-09T07:33:34.186-08:002021-11-09T07:33:34.186-08:00My DPS officer aquaintance was not at the function...My DPS officer aquaintance was not at the function last night. He was down at the Southern Border trying to get some control over the mess there.<br /><br />My wife used to work at a place that built modular buildings of a sort. They were like mobile homes but where you might take a few and put them together to make a larger space. She did dispatch for the company. Many of the drivers were rude and crude. The drivers often showed disdane for the rules therefore what happened to you is no suprise to her when I told her.BillBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593147581583316765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-23914423504662192662021-11-09T07:14:33.374-08:002021-11-09T07:14:33.374-08:00Don,
Which is why my Buc-ee's visit was a bit ...Don,<br />Which is why my Buc-ee's visit was a bit longer than usual. Unfortunately, I underestimated how slowly they were progressing across the state.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-14778344914303651222021-11-09T07:13:09.674-08:002021-11-09T07:13:09.674-08:00Yeah, the last guy did quite a bit of weaving as p...Yeah, the last guy did quite a bit of weaving as people tried to pass, and no, there was no apparent reason to move left other than the "Arschloch" option.<br /><br />Shooting the rear tires. Satisfying to consider, but...<br /><br />I do and I will.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-67997213558480534542021-11-09T07:08:22.252-08:002021-11-09T07:08:22.252-08:00Kurt,
That seems to be the consensus. I'm vot...Kurt,<br />That seems to be the consensus. I'm voting for your first option as the whole convoy ran the light.<br /><br />Thanksjuvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-46230098592428997072021-11-09T07:07:05.043-08:002021-11-09T07:07:05.043-08:00Jim,
That would be logical and the smart/safe way....Jim,<br />That would be logical and the smart/safe way. From other comments that seems to also be the law. Which would make these turkeys....juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-85657961597521296382021-11-09T07:04:35.963-08:002021-11-09T07:04:35.963-08:00Tsquared,
Sounds like I ran into a squadron of yah...Tsquared,<br />Sounds like I ran into a squadron of yahoos with complete disregard for rules, common sense, and courtesy. I wonder what the facts of the accident situation in Dripping Springs were. But whatever they were, the discussion with the truckers and Law Enforcement had no effect on subsequent behavior.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-34927018282822122072021-11-09T06:59:13.553-08:002021-11-09T06:59:13.553-08:00Charlie,
Thanks. That's what I thought and wo...Charlie,<br />Thanks. That's what I thought and would expect. And thanks for clearing up the after dark question.<br /><br />While the "upset" alternative does sound satisfying, They've already proven they're in the "You won't hit me" mindset. I'd rather not join them.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-39751980857895441232021-11-09T06:55:06.050-08:002021-11-09T06:55:06.050-08:00Glenn,
I have a new appreciation for your pain, my...Glenn,<br />I have a new appreciation for your pain, my friend.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-35858788183259537432021-11-09T06:54:16.979-08:002021-11-09T06:54:16.979-08:00STxAR, thanks. I suspect they were taking 290 out...STxAR, thanks. I suspect they were taking 290 out of Houston to join up to I-10 west of the burg. I also suspect they wanted a shortcut and took TX21 to avoid 290/I35 in Austin. "We're inconveniencing (and possibly injuring (Dripping Springs Accident) other people, well screw them". Which seems to be becoming a more prevalent thought pattern lately. See my comment above about the "You" group.<br /><br />So. if I read your first paragraph right, they're prohibited (or supposed to be) from wide loading at night?juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-5072600356815853682021-11-08T20:04:29.472-08:002021-11-08T20:04:29.472-08:00(Don McCollor)...Patience is a virtue (living in a...(Don McCollor)...Patience is a virtue (living in an area with very large farm machinery and other objects [like a house] sharing the road). Better to find a place to pull off (truck stop preferred, break out the coffee thermos and crossword puzzle and estimate the time to wait before the mess clears up ahead. May take longer, but the blood pressure stays much lower...Don McCollorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028324869570493102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-71924882797683926332021-11-08T19:50:39.118-08:002021-11-08T19:50:39.118-08:00Glad things turned out all right for you, juvat. ...Glad things turned out all right for you, juvat. I admire legit, professional truck drivers, unless they are acting like road hogs as per your story. Then they are generally neither legit nor professional. I really despise those that think they can act like traffic wardens and block your way in an otherwise clear and legal passing zone prior to a lane merge, just because they don't want you to get ahead of them. Had a friend have that happen to her many years ago who promptly shot out the rear tires on the trailer the guy was towing - glad the statute of limitations has expired on that one. <br />And I agree that the last pic is adorable. I know you'll cherish every minute with her!Tom in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576958446243001152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-82202241461515440092021-11-08T17:40:27.514-08:002021-11-08T17:40:27.514-08:00As far as running the red light, it could have bee...As far as running the red light, it could have been anything fron "F- them, we're bigger' to another wannabe steering wheel holder to the aforementioned "no habla angles" or a combination of any or all.<br />As to the permit loads I think they're limited to daylight operations- if it was a permit load instead of just a wide load convoy by drivers who didn't give a crap.KurtPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12205267944616413162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2799718562148882502021-11-08T13:35:27.303-08:002021-11-08T13:35:27.303-08:00Be603,
Yeah, you might have to. There are no Buc-...Be603,<br />Yeah, you might have to. There are no <a rel="nofollow">Buc-ees</a> much west of I35.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-8894574816002680832021-11-08T13:30:08.976-08:002021-11-08T13:30:08.976-08:00Beans,
As far as I know there are no exclusions fo...Beans,<br />As far as I know there are no exclusions for running red lights in general. Which is why I really hope BillB meets with his DPS friend and gets the straight skinny.<br /><br />Air to Ground action? NaaH, but I did wish I had been driving an M1A1 with live ammo and one in the breech. Wide Load? Naah, Widely Scattered Load!<br /><br />Thanks, Couldn't be happier.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-75869103092136966992021-11-08T13:27:04.379-08:002021-11-08T13:27:04.379-08:00Boron,
1. Thanks very much, we try.
2. I would ag...Boron,<br />1. Thanks very much, we try.<br />2. I would agree that that might have been the issue if it was only he (and maybe his chase) that ran the red. The fact that 4 other "teams" followed on through leads me to believe they were of the "You won't hit me" school of driving.<br />3. No pardon necessary. As a sign of the times, I was able to read that sentence with out Google's help. I suppose that could be a contributing problem.<br /><br />Sure wish Texas Highway Patrol had been there.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-8238609350990885272021-11-08T13:14:55.577-08:002021-11-08T13:14:55.577-08:00It most certainly is WSF, most certainly is.It most certainly is WSF, most certainly is.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-61854069762281527902021-11-08T12:09:33.256-08:002021-11-08T12:09:33.256-08:00I would probably say that they are not allowed to ...I would probably say that they are not allowed to go through a red light. I live in Pennsylvania and not even State Police escorted "Wide Loads" run red lights. When I flagged traffic with the phone company we were not allowed to wave cars through traffic lights in our work zones.jimc5499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2571046071902429802021-11-08T10:57:46.448-08:002021-11-08T10:57:46.448-08:00Note to self for upcoming san dog to Boerne run:
...Note to self for upcoming san dog to Boerne run: <br />piddle packs for the glove box<br />be603https://www.blogger.com/profile/16725527391429125225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-84897901546318898822021-11-08T10:04:15.912-08:002021-11-08T10:04:15.912-08:00I am not sure about Texas law but here in GA the t...I am not sure about Texas law but here in GA the trucks and chase cars ran a red light. Without police escort wide loads can only take up more than the outside lane only at bridges and other obstruction that would prohibit overhanging the shoulder of the road. Chase cars cannot direct traffic or be used to block the flow of traffic. <br /><br />A cop could have pulled the entire convoy over to write tickets. Anybody with a CDL could also had to submit to a drug urinalyses. That includes the drivers of the chase cars. While the UA's were happening the DOT could be called in for safety inspections. A cop could have delayed their convoy until after high traffic times with things that CDL drivers are subject to. Tsquarednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-37847956449858116902021-11-08T09:32:52.390-08:002021-11-08T09:32:52.390-08:00Back in the day, if'n I remember correctly, th...Back in the day, if'n I remember correctly, the assinine activity of the derrieres with their wide loads would have been wrong, very wrong, oh so very wrong, here in the Great State of Florida. So wrong you'd (almost) see Florida Highway Patrol cars or even worse Florida Department of Transportation cars airdropping in order to get the bastides, and you could (almost) here the maniacal laughter and the adding machines adding up the fines.<br /><br />So, unless Texas has some weird laws dealing with non-agricultural wide loads on non-agricultural roads (even Florida has farm vehicle rules) the jackwagons were flaunting the law. Even in Florida a stop is a stop unless there's a person doing flagging, even with agricultural vehicles.<br /><br />But again, your state is your state. Though I think that they were/are/will be wrong when they did/do/will do this type of bullscat.<br /><br />So did you have thoughts of some air-to-ground action going through your head?<br /><br />Glad you and your bladder and blood pressure survived. And the sammiches sound good. <br /><br />Huzzah on the family addition.Beanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293778848879361153noreply@blogger.com