With the car, our motor home weighs out at about 29,000#. One would think that drivers of cars would be worried about a collision and go out of their way to avoid us.
Think again. Our day started with a left turn out of the campground. As you can imagine something 50' long requires some turning space. We checked both ways, no traffic, pulled out just as car crested hill doing about 60 in a 35 mph zone. As retribution for slowing him down he passed us in a no pass zone, then slammed on his brakes about 20' in front of us. I came within 3 feet from running his car over, he simply glared at us then took off like a bat out of -----.
The day went downhill from there. Another driver tried to pass me on the inside of a wide turn, and then a third driver ran a red light which almost resulted in a head on collision, I had the green turn arrow and was just beginning the left turn. she was holding a map in her right hand reading it as she drove. Of course she was mad at us.
Other than that we had a great day, drove 370 miles, both of us are exhausted. Tomorrow we should catch up with our habitat Buddy's and have couple of days downtime.
Barb's leg is still giving her grief, but we are hopeful with the brace she will be able to enjoy the trip.
Bob and Barb
Other than that we had a great day...... You've got to be one of those guys who expect to find a pony in the bottom of the barrel of Horse_______. Grey and damp weekend in FM. Went and saw Tom Hanks movie about the latest Vatican spy-thriller. I presume a lot of fiction mixed with historical facts but a good movie. Not surprised the Vartican would not give official approval to film on site. Take care. B&D
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ReplyDeleteInteresting post for the day. Welcome to my world 40 years of professional driving, running 80,000 pounds down the highway and having all the experiences that you are discussing in your post happen. Basically, day after day, as I said, welcome to my world.
Good luck
Roy Trombly
Sure, blame it on Barbara! B&D
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