Drivers and their problems

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Disappointing that these county councils are behaving this way, having lost their legal case - puerile stuff. 

I've checked with the Comments on the article - breathe easy, it's a combination of housing developments and closing fire stations. 

I did gather that "For the next week or so Dartford is a NO GO AREA" so might go and have a look at that. 

find out more here: 

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/sue-me-moment-defian...

See also: drivers' definition of 1. "Perfectly good cycle path" and 2. "It's not in anyone's way" 

...or a bike bike?

And we could always rekindle THAT debate - wing windows already? (Quarterlight) 

Classic, but look again - you're not done with it quite yet. 

Gosh, I love a good Poor and Terrible Tripadvisor review. 
 

Forces have resources to meet police investigations pledge, says Braverman

The Home Secretary has implored officers to act on leads for phone or car theft, shoplifting and criminal damage.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/suella-braverman-home-secretary-wa...

So we can expect those self-styled vigilantes (i.e. actual vigilantes, as in administering their own punishments/remedies) responsible to be found and brought to justice for this criminal damage.  "But the Tories made me do it, your honour."

Maybe it's the London bubble effect, but it was noticeable in the 2021 petrol strikes that it was, of all the areas affected, London and the south-east with the most extensive rail (and tube) network, where driver hysteria seemed to be worst. 

Driver skills

1.01 - Do you really need to drive? 

This introductory module reviews a range of scenarios through which appropriate car use is evaluated. Through role play, students learn to challenge existing assumptions about what constitutes sensible use of a car.  The module is intended to provide a solid base for subsequent course segments.  Outcomes provide tutors with an initial view of the extent of car-brain in a new intake. 

1.02 - Are you a twat? 

This challenging module addresses students' self-awareness and critical thinking skills. A self-diagnostic is used to provide insight into matters such as personal values, empathy and compassion, decision-making and situational awareness. The self-assessments are discussed in seminar and one to one settings and provide tutors with a guide to approaching teaching in later modules and leads to some streaming of students

1.03 A You are a twat 

This additional module is taken by students assessed in 1.02 as being either a bit of a twat, likely to become a twat or a complete twat. It comprises an in-depth look at the likely effects on individuals of being any sort of twat on their driving, including likely vehicle choice, car usage, attitudes to driving skills development and safety. 

1.03 B Do you want to cycle? Or maybe take the bus? 
Taken by students who are assessed as not being a twat, this module further examines the transport choices available. Students conduct individual research on the benefits to themselves and to wider society of cycling and public transport use.

1.04 Strategies for reconciliation (plenary)

Twatiness scores are shared. The module explores potential approaches to how leaders can function effectively with the range of twatiness scores evident.  A moderated debate is held to enable twats and non-twats to explore their differences. 

If only there was some other scenic way in and out while the main road is closed.  Also, Secuna way has a cyclepath down the western side.

The location is indeed hemmed-in by the river on one side and the canal on the other. At the roadworks' northern end, leading towards town, there is still a lot of building work ongoing - it might be nice if you were able leave the towpath once clear of the roadworks. 

I WILL VANDALISE THE CAMERAS AND NOT PAY THE FINES!! - and gosh darn it, the Government wants me out of my car - who knew? 

Or, and this would fit, they've opened for entries to I'm a Celebrity ("get me out of here or I'll clock you one", as seems increasingly to be the case these days.) 

People held 'hostage' by Gloucester roadworks holding a party to celebrate freedom

Residents in Hempsted have been trapped by works on Secunda Way

To mark the moment of freedom, people in Hempsted are being invited to leave their homes and take part in their own Oktoberfest.

After their first week of restricted nighttime movements, residents in the area are banding together for an Oktoberfest beer and gin evening when the roadworks come to an end, dubbed "Hempsted's very own End of Roadworks Party." With 1l stein glasses of beer and bratwurst, the area's residents will be celebrating with an old-fashioned knees up.

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/people-held-h...

Gosh, Freedom Day. This could very easily be the scene if Mr Bucknell and co mix their drinks.

Not sure how we got from "old-fashioned knees-up" to Oktoberfest (and gin) but hey, hands across the water and all that.   

Fancy dress "actively encouraged" - win a prize* - suggestions? Prison suit (ball & chain optional), YMCA construction guy? (" Did someome say 'pot-hole?' " - also optional).

Drivers : fix our road / GCC : *fixes road* / Drivers : not like that!

"The work to resurface 1.1 miles of road will take around 2,700 tonnes of material and is part of Gloucestershire County Council's "summer of resurfacing", a cornerstone of the council's £100m commitment to improving the county's ailing road infrastructure."

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/witness-describes-swansea-...

* first prize - a night out with Mr Bucknell; second prize... 

Or just compare a car with itself over time - weight and length of the Mini up by 120%