Pearls of wisdom passed down in the family
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Both my parents were advanced drivers (in theory my mother, still being alive, still is. Although the quality of her driving and awareness is now pretty poor, mostly because she's stopped actually driving herself and now blindly follows the satnav.)
However, I digress...
They told me the 'converging verge sightlines' thing, where you can tell how bad a corner and when it's safe to put the foot down on an unknown road by looking at where the verges in the distance meet. I'm explaining it in a shocking way, but some of you will know what I mean.
However, I digress...
They told me the 'converging verge sightlines' thing, where you can tell how bad a corner and when it's safe to put the foot down on an unknown road by looking at where the verges in the distance meet. I'm explaining it in a shocking way, but some of you will know what I mean.
alfa pint said:
Both my parents were advanced drivers (in theory my mother, still being alive, still is. Although the quality of her driving and awareness is now pretty poor, mostly because she's stopped actually driving herself and now blindly follows the satnav.)
However, I digress...
They told me the 'converging verge sightlines' thing, where you can tell how bad a corner and when it's safe to put the foot down on an unknown road by looking at where the verges in the distance meet. I'm explaining it in a shocking way, but some of you will know what I mean.
I know what you mean! However, I digress...
They told me the 'converging verge sightlines' thing, where you can tell how bad a corner and when it's safe to put the foot down on an unknown road by looking at where the verges in the distance meet. I'm explaining it in a shocking way, but some of you will know what I mean.
"Do you want this person to be a part of the rest of your life?".
Referring to when people cut you up, or do something silly. He simply meant that you should let it go, rather than get angry, gesitculate, promote something further happen (a crash, a fight) and hence that person affecting the rest of your life somehow.
Always stuck with me, that.
(PS: I love the clearways analogy!)
Referring to when people cut you up, or do something silly. He simply meant that you should let it go, rather than get angry, gesitculate, promote something further happen (a crash, a fight) and hence that person affecting the rest of your life somehow.
Always stuck with me, that.
(PS: I love the clearways analogy!)
When I embarked on some D.I.Y., building or car mechanics my father was always keen to give me some variation on the following "If you need some plumbing done, find a plumber". Substitute mechanic, builder, electrician etc. for plumber as appropriate for the job in hand. Good job I never listened to that particular "pearl of wisdom" or I wouldn't have rebuilt any where near as many houses, cars or motorcycles...
alfa pint said:
Both my parents were advanced drivers (in theory my mother, still being alive, still is. Although the quality of her driving and awareness is now pretty poor, mostly because she's stopped actually driving herself and now blindly follows the satnav.)
However, I digress...
They told me the 'converging verge sightlines' thing, where you can tell how bad a corner and when it's safe to put the foot down on an unknown road by looking at where the verges in the distance meet. I'm explaining it in a shocking way, but some of you will know what I mean.
I do, my old man called it the vanishing point, if the point they meet gets closer slow down.However, I digress...
They told me the 'converging verge sightlines' thing, where you can tell how bad a corner and when it's safe to put the foot down on an unknown road by looking at where the verges in the distance meet. I'm explaining it in a shocking way, but some of you will know what I mean.
Nearly in the same vein.
My dear old dad used to hate the phrase "That'll do". I've taken that on board in life which drives friends (and Lady S) mad as I've turned into a bit of a perfectionist and like to get everything spot on.
Plus as Lady S is always telling me "you're turning into your father!". She thinks she's being derogatory - I take it as a compliment
My dear old dad used to hate the phrase "That'll do". I've taken that on board in life which drives friends (and Lady S) mad as I've turned into a bit of a perfectionist and like to get everything spot on.
Plus as Lady S is always telling me "you're turning into your father!". She thinks she's being derogatory - I take it as a compliment
TonyHetherington said:
"Do you want this person to be a part of the rest of your life?".
Referring to when people cut you up, or do something silly. He simply meant that you should let it go, rather than get angry, gesitculate, promote something further happen (a crash, a fight) and hence that person affecting the rest of your life somehow.
Always stuck with me, that.
(PS: I love the clearways analogy!)
Remember my old man telling me something very similar... "Don't let them live rent free in your head."Referring to when people cut you up, or do something silly. He simply meant that you should let it go, rather than get angry, gesitculate, promote something further happen (a crash, a fight) and hence that person affecting the rest of your life somehow.
Always stuck with me, that.
(PS: I love the clearways analogy!)
lowdrag said:
I only have one I remember, but I am sure you have plenty too.
My Dad used to tell me to beware of three types of driver; those wearing a trilby, those smoking a pipe, and women. Then he said, sagely:-
"If you see a woman driver wearing a trilby and smoking a pipe, get off the road!"
Especially if they are driving a Volvo.My Dad used to tell me to beware of three types of driver; those wearing a trilby, those smoking a pipe, and women. Then he said, sagely:-
"If you see a woman driver wearing a trilby and smoking a pipe, get off the road!"
a8hex said:
SWMBO'd father told her when she was learning to drive
"If you assume that everyone else on the road is an idiot, you'll seldom be disappointed."
I'd heard it before, but its a good general rule.
I've heard that one a lot. Personally I think it would be a lot more effective without the word "else", since the only person whose driving you can really improve is your own."If you assume that everyone else on the road is an idiot, you'll seldom be disappointed."
I'd heard it before, but its a good general rule.
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