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Vince

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #650 on: 12 February, 2015, 11:34:18 am »
If that's an APC, they must have a very short infantry men. Looks more like a reconnaissance tank, high speed, light weight, in the same category as the Scorpion.
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #651 on: 12 February, 2015, 11:39:54 am »
If that's an APC, they must have a very short infantry men. Looks more like a reconnaissance tank, high speed, light weight, in the same category as the Scorpion.
It's an APC, one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrior_tracked_armoured_vehicle
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Steph

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #652 on: 12 February, 2015, 12:07:10 pm »
Actually, I think it's one of these
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puma_(IFV)
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #653 on: 12 February, 2015, 12:39:10 pm »
"Okay boys, stop boxing!"
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #654 on: 12 February, 2015, 01:47:04 pm »
I do hope the occupants were not wearing uniforms without insignia and stating they had organised themselves to help protect the local Russian-speaking population.
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #655 on: 12 February, 2015, 02:36:01 pm »
Actually, I think it's one of these
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puma_(IFV)

<retired AFV recognition instructor mode OB> Sorry Steph, I believe it is a Warrior. Look at the skirts- the Puma skirts are deeper and just about cover the return wheels (though skirts can be modified, retracted or removed). Also look at the storage bin about 3/4 of the way back along the top edge- recessed in to keep a smooth line. Recognition feature of the Warrior <retired AFV recognition instructor mode OFF>

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #656 on: 12 February, 2015, 03:57:37 pm »
The article does say it is a Warrior.  I was wondering from the pic what it might be, since AFAIK only the British Army use Warriors.
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #657 on: 12 February, 2015, 10:32:06 pm »
That article says it is not only a Warrior, but a BRITISH Warrior, of the BRITONS' Army.

Steph

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #658 on: 13 February, 2015, 07:50:30 am »
My mistake. I was assuming it was Germanic...
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #659 on: 13 February, 2015, 01:20:22 pm »
Saxon, certainly. It has wheels of steel, enforces the strong arm of the law and projects our power and glory.
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #660 on: 14 February, 2015, 01:11:47 am »
Action Man had been warned about driving home after a Friday night in the Mattel mess. He knew that this time even his real gripping hands wouldn't save him from having to wear the glitter Come Dancing costume.
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #661 on: 25 February, 2015, 05:02:00 pm »
This video would better be posted on a "What could happen when people park like fuds" thread, but I reckon I won't create a new thread just for that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lbuxuXwhJqM

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #662 on: 25 February, 2015, 11:47:09 pm »
This video would better be posted on a "What could happen when people park like fuds" thread, but I reckon I won't create a new thread just for that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lbuxuXwhJqM

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #663 on: 26 February, 2015, 11:29:50 pm »
This video would better be posted on a "What could happen when people park like fuds" thread, but I reckon I won't create a new thread just for that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lbuxuXwhJqM

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I will be going over, not around, in future.

God, I was so tempted to do that this affa - coming back from my old man's, I crossed North Road at the toucan crossing, which has a run-off/on for bikes at the side road, but there was a massive fucking 4x4 parked across the run-off, all over the pavement and all.

I didn't, of course. I just bounced down the kerb onto the road. No wonder I usually ignore the toucan and just turn left onto North Road then right into one of the side streets.

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #664 on: 27 February, 2015, 01:43:32 pm »
Marathon Winters.  You know it makes sense...   :demon:

Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #665 on: 04 March, 2015, 11:38:26 am »
This video would better be posted on a "What could happen when people park like fuds" thread, but I reckon I won't create a new thread just for that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lbuxuXwhJqM

Michael Hartmann: new hero.

I will be going over, not around, in future.
I was visiting friends in the Black Forest in the mid 90s. This guy was regarded as something of a hero and spoken of such on the news. I seem to recall that he had ceased walking on cars in bare feet; he now wore hobnail boots. There had been something of a change in the law since he started his activities (might have been the presumed liability laws). My memory might be a bit faulty on the details.
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Steph

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #666 on: 13 March, 2015, 05:45:29 pm »


A segregated cycle path in Dale St, Liverpool, last month.
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #667 on: 13 March, 2015, 06:56:59 pm »


Same but different in Brum last week with a bonus double yellow too.
Contraflow segregated cycle path, so people travelling by bike were forced either up onto the pavement or onto the road against the flow of the motors. The road bends around to the left just behind the lorry, so there'd be a nice sightline thing going on if you chose the latter.

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #668 on: 13 March, 2015, 07:40:29 pm »
The constant flow of deliveries is what sweeps the broken glass out of that cycle lane...

Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #669 on: 14 March, 2015, 11:17:22 am »
Upside down in a field

Bonus points for walking away unhurt

Double bonus for then being arrested for drink driving ;D
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #670 on: 14 March, 2015, 11:28:38 am »
Didn't he try to blame on alien abduction like some chancer did in Roswell NM last year ;D
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #671 on: 14 March, 2015, 07:32:52 pm »

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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #672 on: 17 March, 2015, 11:35:00 am »
On the way back from the newsagent this morning



Decisions, decisions. Should I:

a) pass to the left, risking life and limb by walking in the road,

b) squeeze through the narrow gap to the right, trespassing on private property, or

c) climb over the top of it?
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #673 on: 17 March, 2015, 11:54:26 am »
I would trip up, accidentally dropping your 10lb sledgehammer on bonnet of car, hitting your nose causing a nosebleed.

alternatively, go jogging with dumbells (the latest trend I'm told) and accidentally run into the car, or maybe catch the wingmirror as you try to squeeze past.
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Re: People who park like fuds
« Reply #674 on: 17 March, 2015, 12:06:21 pm »
I would trip up, accidentally dropping your 10lb sledgehammer on bonnet of car, hitting your nose causing a nosebleed.

alternatively, go jogging with dumbells (the latest trend I'm told) and accidentally run into the car, or maybe catch the wingmirror as you try to squeeze past.

I can certainly confirm that Citroen wing mirrors make a satisfying clunk as they fold back.

On reflection, I've decided to use the picture to test election canvassers over the next few weeks - what would your party do about this widespread form of antisocial behaviour? Any who promise to tow & crush get my vote.
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