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by T.C.
03 Mar 2017, 12:19
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: MP wants to scrap Welsh circuit idea
Replies: 3
Views: 180

MP wants to scrap Welsh circuit idea

Welsh MP wants the new proposed circuit of Wales circuit scrapped. I would have thought that once built and up and running it would be a good source of bringing money and investment into the area. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-39141355" onclick="window.open(this.href);return ...
by T.C.
23 Feb 2017, 12:41
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: This sends out all the wrong messages
Replies: 13
Views: 538

This sends out all the wrong messages

Makes a complete mockery of the legal process in this country. What sort of message does this send out? (as if we don't know the answer already) http://www.itv.com/news/2017-02-23/motorist-with-62-licence-points-among-thousands-of-12-plus-points-offenders-still-allowed-to-drive/" onclick="...
by T.C.
23 Feb 2017, 12:40
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Off to the Isle of Wight
Replies: 6
Views: 332

Re: Off to the Isle of Wight

It was all fine.

Return crossing was a bit bouncy :) and few passengers looked a bit green around the gills :D Just adds a bit of fun to the ride IMO ;)

The bomb issue in Portsmouth was not even an issue for the Southampton crossings
by T.C.
22 Feb 2017, 11:35
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Off to the Isle of Wight
Replies: 6
Views: 332

Re: Off to the Isle of Wight

Good job you were not earlier - there was an unexploded bomb they found in portsmouth harbour yesterday. All ferries cancelled apparently. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/our-region/portsmouth/update-ferries-and-trains-resume-and-roads-reopen-after-bomb-is-towed-out-of-portsmouth-harbour-1-7832966"...
by T.C.
22 Feb 2017, 10:44
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Off to the Isle of Wight
Replies: 6
Views: 332

Off to the Isle of Wight

Leaving for the Isle of Wight in a short while. I have a couple of meetings after lunch and then I am guest speaker at the Isle of Wight advanced group tonight before catching the 10.30pm Red Jet back to the mainland tonight. Even 80 miles inland I can feel the wind picking up and the forcast is get...
by T.C.
17 Feb 2017, 15:17
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Benefit of having a dash cam
Replies: 10
Views: 783

Re: Benefit of having a dash cam

I think I'm going to have to invest in one. There have been a lot of reports of this sort of shit happening around Telford. I have one which I use for work when I want to video a particular piece of road as it is often easier to video and show the footage rather than try and describe and explain. A...
by T.C.
17 Feb 2017, 11:34
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Benefit of having a dash cam
Replies: 10
Views: 783

Benefit of having a dash cam

Talk about trying it on. Shame he did not actually call the Police

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cy ... es-9797588" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by T.C.
13 Feb 2017, 12:39
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Charity event - 19th March - Westerham in Kent
Replies: 3
Views: 603

Re: Charity event - 19th March - Westerham in Kent

Kent is a bit far for most of us. I'm happy to pimp details though on Facebook and Twitter Is there a website or a way of making donations? I hear what you are saying regarding distance, hence the reason I said "If you happen to be in the area" or looking for somewhere to go. But thank yo...
by T.C.
13 Feb 2017, 11:46
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Charity event - 19th March - Westerham in Kent
Replies: 3
Views: 603

Charity event - 19th March - Westerham in Kent

In 2016, young rider Croft Prevost, a member of the London Motorcycle Riders Club (LMRC) was involved in a fatal collision whilst on the club season opening ride of the season, leaving behind him a 5mth old son, Isaiah and his partner Sharlene Myrie-Barnett With the anniversary of Crofts death comin...
by T.C.
08 Feb 2017, 17:09
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Ireland - Drink Driving
Replies: 2
Views: 127

Ireland - Drink Driving

I find it incredible that the Republic of Ireland is only now considering making drink driving a mandatory disqualification

http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0208/851002-drink-driving/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by T.C.
08 Feb 2017, 16:30
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Martin Clunes has gone down in my estimation
Replies: 30
Views: 1166

Martin Clunes has gone down in my estimation

You would think that being in the public eye he of all people would be a little more considerate.

Goes to show what he thinks of motorcylists

https://www.facebook.com/daddysafro/pos ... 7983641206" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by T.C.
07 Feb 2017, 15:15
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Caught 14 times by the same camera in 2 months
Replies: 25
Views: 1038

Re: Caught 14 times by the same camera in 2 months

Now farting is to blame (rolf)

http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/06/taxi-driv ... g-6429908/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by T.C.
06 Feb 2017, 14:35
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Caught 14 times by the same camera in 2 months
Replies: 25
Views: 1038

Re: Caught 14 times by the same camera in 2 months

General question what warrant's the title professional driver ???? Lead's me to the next point. If Taxi drivers are not assessed / trained to a higher standard should they be ? They are often responsible for our safety at the end of the day. In answer to your first point, as you say anyone who is e...
by T.C.
06 Feb 2017, 11:24
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Caught 14 times by the same camera in 2 months
Replies: 25
Views: 1038

Caught 14 times by the same camera in 2 months

What does this say about a so called professional driver?

Not sure I would be mouthing off to the press about it though.....

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ta ... responsive" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by T.C.
02 Feb 2017, 17:00
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Now the scumbags are bragging
Replies: 15
Views: 1155

Now the scumbags are bragging

Down in Bristol the theiving scumbag scrotes are now brgging on social media. If you live in Bristol or the surrounding area, be on your guard. B@stards................... http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/bristol-teen-bike-thief-gang-have-been-bragging-about-their-exploits-online/story-30106579-detail/s...
by T.C.
31 Jan 2017, 17:43
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: I hope this is just a wind up
Replies: 13
Views: 568

Re: I hope this is just a wind up

I only get involved when drivers or workers are killed or seriously mashed up ;) I am pretty much the same. Badly mashed motorcyclists is mainly when I get called in, but occasionally I am asked to help out other forms of road user as well. Off down to Kent tomorrow to investigate a catastrophic in...
by T.C.
31 Jan 2017, 16:08
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: I hope this is just a wind up
Replies: 13
Views: 568

Re: I hope this is just a wind up

Besides, think positive TC.: It will see at last see an end to the "haven't you got any proper criminals to go after" line we hear quoted to every traffic cop on every stop they ever make. (nod) Well I am biased having spent 25 years as a traffic cop. But that apart, the level of professi...
by T.C.
31 Jan 2017, 11:15
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: I hope this is just a wind up
Replies: 13
Views: 568

I hope this is just a wind up

I am convinced that very soon we will be regarded as a third world nation in terms of road safety and enforcement.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... icing.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by T.C.
18 Jan 2017, 17:55
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: French MotoGP weekend
Replies: 1
Views: 224

French MotoGP weekend

This is going to be interesting and a real profile raiser of handicapped racers during the French MotoGP weekend Talan ( http://talanmotorsport.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ) has been confirmed as one of 3 British riders invited to compete. I am having lunch with h...
by T.C.
09 Jan 2017, 14:17
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Anyone a member of the Severn Advanced Group?
Replies: 2
Views: 143

Re: Anyone a member of the Severn Advanced Group?

Cav wrote:I am/was a member a CCAM which SAM broke apart from many years ago.

Where is the talk at if you don't mind me asking?
Its at the Birds Eye Wall social club.