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I think most people would travel at an average of 140km/h on long, open national roads.
To sit and stick to only 120kmh on the long desolate northern stretches of roads like the N7 is taxing, to say the least.
Most of the excessive speeds that I have travelled at have been on superbikes rather than cars, but again, this has almost always been on long open stretches of quiet motorways. I try enjoy my 'fix' on these power-to-weight ratio missiles, hopefully without feeling that I'm jeopardising the safety of others in these environs, or feel that I'm trying to impress anyone else.
I'm there to enjoy the thrills; I shouldn't be insecure to feel that I need to prove anything to anybody at the expense of common sense or compromise the safety of others.
Therefore I'm not at all into the 'windgat' traffic light-to-traffic light jockey scene or 'urban drag' meets.
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[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2006-12-26 15:12 ]
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Posted: 2006-12-26 15:38:31
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I hope everybody had a good xmas. Well i had a good day too.
But unfortunately i also earned my self a grand traffic fine while driving in PMB. Anyway everybody stay safe.
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Posted: 2006-12-26 18:54:00
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@Bongz: Sorry to hear about your massive fine but you should've known the KZN traffic cops have a merry time this time of year with all the visitors filling up their coffers.
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Posted: 2006-12-26 19:33:00
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Agreed, when one hits those long open stretches the tedium of crawling along would be mind-numbing, to say the least, unless the scenery makes a gentle trundle worthwhile, and one has time to spare.
Right, now that Xmas has come and gone, who's doing what (or who?;-)) for New Year's?
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Posted: 2006-12-26 21:30:00
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Ja nee, if I think of places like the stretch between Bloem and Kroonstad, for example, where there seems to be sweet FA to check out along the Vrystaat vlaktes, then it is very difficult to monotonously stick to 120. Just gotta watch out for any traffic cops lurking in the shade of the odd/ occasional bridge or flyover along the way.
I can think of other boring stretches too, like between Hofmeyr and Steynsburg for example.
Give me the Langkloof or Garden Route anyday, and I'll gladly trundle along and take in all the natural splendours along the way.
We're not planning anything too mind-blowing as regards bringing in the New Year.
There's the usual hordes that gather around Trafalgar Square for one huge party for example, but we're really enjoying this festive season in and around our first house, so we might just invite a few close friends over.
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[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2006-12-26 21:02 ]
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Posted: 2006-12-26 21:58:08
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I'm busy trying out windows vista at home but only got a 2.0 in the vista experience meter. And I'm above the requirements! I mean I don't have the best PC ever but come on!
Top PC Requirements (not minimum):
1 gig cpu
1 gig ram
DX9 gfx card w/ 128 ram
My PC:
2 gig cpu
1.5gig ram
256mb geforce 6200 gfx card
*shrugs* I dunno....
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Posted: 2006-12-27 07:31:29
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Hello Hello Merry Xmas everyone, hope youll had a good one!
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Posted: 2006-12-27 08:22:41
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Season's Greetings everyone!!!!
Hope everyone had a blessed XMAS!
To those of you not working, count yourselves lucky. I'm one of the sad few people at work in the festive season, and it sucks.
I don't know why the cops were trapping XMAS day, it stormed here most of the day. I also saw them sitting cosily on the N1 yesterday, so I gave them the royal wave as I went by.
I'm going to Hartebeespoort dam for new years day. My sisters and her kids will be visiting, they are coming tomorrow.
I'm taking them to Gold reef city on Friday. There's a 4d theatre there that I believe is an amazing experience. They introduce smells and touch (like things brushing past you) in the movie.
Anyway, hope you guys have a fantastic festive season. Stay safe on the roads and watch out for the drunk drivers!
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Posted: 2006-12-27 08:31:00
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On 2006-12-27 08:31:00, medusa wrote:
Season's Greetings everyone!!!!
Hope everyone had a blessed XMAS!
To those of you not working, count yourselves lucky. I'm one of the sad few people at work in the festive season, and it sucks.
I don't know why the cops were trapping XMAS day, it stormed here most of the day. I also saw them sitting cosily on the N1 yesterday, so I gave them the royal wave as I went by.
I'm going to Hartebeespoort dam for new years day. My sisters and her kids will be visiting, they are coming tomorrow.
I'm taking them to Gold reef city on Friday. There's a 4d theatre there that I believe is an amazing experience. They introduce smells and touch (like things brushing past you) in the movie.
Anyway, hope you guys have a fantastic festive season. Stay safe on the roads and watch out for the drunk drivers!
We stopped over at Harties for a few hours on Xmas day on our way to Suncity. Both Harties and Suncity was packed but all good, forgot how much I enjoyed Suncity over Durban or CT!
I so want a house here!!!
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Posted: 2006-12-27 08:48:37
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I haven't been to the Hartebeestpoort Dam for over 13 years. We used to go on the bikes for a 'breakfast run' to a cafe there called 'Stywe Lyne' , I think. Not sure if it's still there.
There was always guys dicing along a stretch of road by 'The Bridge.'
I've never been to Sun City though; would like to still see the legendary place.
@ Siosal,
So you're one of the Vista pioneers...pardon my ignorance here, but wouldn't it have been better to wait until Vista has had a more proven stability/glitch-free track record ie. time for them to sort out any bugs, or is it in your line of work?
Anyway, good luck mate; let us know how you get on.
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Posted: 2006-12-27 14:04:40
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