police car at the side of road. No one was in it or about it. A thought came to me, as it's tea time perhaps they are in Pizza Express or then again they could be just doing their public duty elsewhere, but you would have thought they would have pulled the car off the main road, what a junction to just leave it at, and at peak time. 
So the said car started to reverse and the said moron started to follow, until I blew the horn again and beckoned to the both drivers that I was willing to wait where I was so the car could pull in front of me. Both drivers waved their gratitude and the Lexus driver maneuvered to the front of me. Look where he went to, In his defence I have to say, when the road works are finished there will be 4 lanes, but not just yet. I know I said we've all done it, but how many of us have done it twice in as many minutes??? Not me for sure.... well, not yet anyway!
long summer break. It was obvious by the amount of traffic on the road that brat taxis have resurfaced for the incoming term. Wasn't long until I met the first, which I'm sure is the start of many meetings with the yellow box blocking people. I just cant get it, why can they not see the YELLOW BOX. This prat was blocking everyone who wanted to turn right from each direction. I suppose I wouldn't get the photos if guys like this didn't block me.
Decided to go out for a drive in the car, so we headed to Newcastle. On the way over the M3 I spotted yet another cruise ship so I drove down past the new under construction Titanic Quarter to get a few photos. The Crystal Symphony looked so majestic berthed in Belfast with the Cavehill in the distance. Anyway, back to the run to Newcastle. On heading for the Ravenhill Road as I approached the junction at Short Strand this idiot in a Audi (Red with start reg CKZ, I know the rest) came racing round the roundabout tyres screeching passed me (in my experience he was doing at least 60) but caught up with him at the next set of traffic lights as he was waiting at the red light (he he). Lights changed and off he went and as he tried to undertake a car in the outside lane another car in the inside lane indicated left and slowed his lane right down, by this time I was in the outside lane and as I went past him I gave him a smile. He then tried to cut me up as I started to change lane back to the inside lane, but I'm too old a cat to be scratched by a kitten so he had to withdraw and overtake me the legal way. 
The lights near Forestside stopped him again and I was two cars behind. He took off like a space shuttle. I lost sight of him on the Saintfield Road weaving in and out of lanes, recon he must have had an appointed at Purdysburn, He needed someone to see why he was driving like something was wrong with his head. There wasn't too much traffic on the road but the odd load of hay slowed things down. I was thinking as I approached Newcastle (Kingdom of Mourne) a tourist slogan "See Newcastle and Mourne" ..... maybe not.
shadow our quaysides. You would think the City Council would get their act together and create an tourist area for the cruise ships to berth in dignity rather than sticking them at the dock beside the old power station. I went onto the good old Internet to find out about the ship, I noticed they had a bridge web cam so I took a screen capture of it. As you can see by the photo, the ship thinks it is Alongside in Greenock, Scotland, lets hope the Captain knows better. Talking about Captains!, as I'm sure you have read in previous posts we are cruising later in the year. My missus (God bless her) said "Do you think we may get sitting at the Captains table?". I had to burst her bubble, no way am I paying good money for a cruise and then end up having to sit with the crew to eat my food..jpg)
or work, at the moment I require it and take me to where I wish to go and wait, then and only then will I get rid of my car. My wife took the car today so I was forced to get a bus home. I went to Wellington Place to get the 5:25 home. I arrived at the stop 5 minutes early. At 5:40 still no bus going my way despite two 11b's one after the other. I spotted one of the helpful inspectors and asked him if there was any sign of the 5:25. This was his reply "It's running at least 20 minutes late, you will more than likely catch the 5:45 before the 5:25" Then he walked away. I just wonder if we had other bus companies competing for passengers in the city would they be so quick to dismiss the fact that a bus has not arrived on time and left people standing. Whats the point of two buses arriving at once... Oh by the way this bus was parked 10 feet from the stop. Good old Translink!
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(Turned out a full shop, date checking included). While walking around the superstore looking for what was super about it, my heart sank when I heard an announcement over the in store PA "Would the owner of car reg number xxxxxx please go to the information desk" It was my car. I moved swiftly to the desk (OK, walked) to be told than some kind of fluid was leaking from what could be my petrol tank. I immediately twigged on it was water dripping through a drain hole in the spare wheel well. I have a leak that I haven't found yet and the water ends up in the spare wheel well. As the car was sitting for a few days and it lashed down everyday, water was running out the drain hole. As I was walking to the car I noticed quite a few people had gathered around the rear of the car. I assured them it was only water and thanked them for their concern.(If it had been petrol it was rather smart to gather around the vehicle) But amongst the group was the ultimate knowledge brother, he was not satisfied with my explanation, so I had to open the hatchback and show him the spare wheel well.
Checked out of the hotel and headed down to Cardiff Bay. Great area to spend a few hours. Went to the loads of spots and caught the bus into the city centre (Return ticket £1.50, paid by Michel. Thanks) Headed to CWL (Cardiff International Airport) for the return flight to the BHD (George Best City Airport). While waiting on our flight a flight for Palma was checking in. The ignorance of people is unbelievable at
times. The queue for the Palma flight kept blocking the public walk way within the terminal. So people catching other flights had to make a detour to get past. An airline official made a gap for people to use but as soon as she left back to square one. So me being me got my case and used the walk way, when i got to the blockade I asked people in a polite manor to make a gap as this was my traditional route, (no one got the joke) .... but they did of course move.
went for a Chinese buffet and it was wonderful. Thought we would catch Rush Hour 3 in the on site Odeon Cinema. We paid extra for the premier seats. The film was in screen one and I have to say I have never been in a more disgusting screening room in my life. The place was full of dust and even with the lights low you could see the dust on parts the walls were the vacuum can't reach (By the look of things) and the top of the exit was thick with dust, the place also had a somewhat pong about it. (Smelly vision)
here we come. Called for refreshments at the Hope and Anchor (I'd a soft drink as I was driving). Onto the beautiful St Davids. The roads were packed with holiday drivers and a few locals who thought as they lived there it automatically gave them the right of way WRONG! ... As I entered a narrow part of the road with another car up my tail end I proceeded forward when (Wait for it) a women driver came racing past a passing lay by and stopped in the road. I stopped the minute I seen her coming. She wanted me (And the car behind me) to reverse back. I singled to her it would be easier for her to reverse back to the
lay by. Which she did after she caught on I wasn't moving. As I past the lay by I thanked her and she returned my compliment by giving me some agro. I ignored it of course but my pit bull in the back seat took the bait and got cross snarling and spitting. Headed back to the Wolfscastle via Newgail a beautiful part of Pembrookeshire I have to say.
have a look at the picture of a blue van man and make your own mind up. How do you get into this position without really trying.? It's dead easy, all you have to do is 1. Not give a care about other road users, 2. Don't worry about what colour the traffic lights are sitting at. 3. Own the road. I'm thinking of taking up writing and perhaps may write a book to help those who at times are in more lanes than a Olympic Athlete, just because they are unsure which lane is the right lane .... or is it the left lane?
Cathedral. The Spire of Hope was ascended to above the cathedral in April 2007. I personally think it is an eyesore on what is a magnificent building, It is a total waste money (in my opinion)that could have been put to better use. I don't believe any reason can justify the cost of this monstrosity.
o my replies to messages are getting a litter faster. But a new form of messaging has entered my world and it's doing my head in. It's type with graphics and animations. It must be a sign of me getting older but by the time I've worked out what the message say, yet another message has come through. It looks cool I have to admit, but deciphering codes is not one of my strong points. Remember KISS .... Keep It Simple Stupid. (For me anyway)
remember when it was stopped, it must have been over 25 years ago or perhaps the two ladies I met today never went. On my way into work this morning I noticed this lady crossing the road, she looked around and watched me driving towards her, I slowed down. Now, if you're crossing the road and a car is coming, you are left with two choices, go forward or go back (but quickly). She decide to keep on walking at a speed that would have been more suited to the catwalk . She held her head high and wiggled. Blonde hair, 6 inch stilettos, (Not that I took that much notice) mutton dressed as mutton need I say more? Whats more why do people when crossing the road don't take the straight route, they seem to go diagonally (A to B the shortest route dear) On the return trip as I got to the Oldpark Road number two was crossing the road with her two kids. She had one by the hand and the other running behind her. I stopped and let them cross as the traffic behind me was very heavy, and the three cars in front had stopped 15 feet away at a pedestrian crossing, why use it I suppose when you can use your kids as part of a traffic calming scheme. 
My son who lives in Goodwick, Pembrookeshire sent me this photo. His cat brought this creature into his house last night. It is a caterpillar unseen by us before. He checked the Internet and came up with the name "Hornworm waved sphinx", (Ceratomia undulosa) Apparently they are native of the United States of America. (Unless you know better) It must be on holidays visiting Wales.
turning sideways and stopping without warning, slowing down to talk to someone, completely blocking your way. I do believe there should be isle marshals to install a bit of lane discipline. So many different types of drivers, too many to mention all. The blue rinse brigade have their fare share, the yummy mummy's would come a close second (with their kids running around the isles to distract the rest) There's those drivers who cant keep moving because they have to check the date on every single item en route, and what about the single guy driver, he collects items as he starts the race and you can she him putting them back as he changes his mind in other isles. The store attendants also participate by building chicanes using whatever caged trolleys they can find. The last lot of yards are the most dangerous, heading for the checkout always ends in a sprint. It really is a circuit any F1 driver would be proud of.Quote of the day "I'll take these eggs, we can make omelette's with them" ....
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second to none (I bet it's the women who want to go shopping) anyway , then they jump onto an open top bus to do the city tour. The bus leaves from the city centre, up the heal and ankle and down the bat and balls.
(I heard the only bunker is under the building) Tourists to the building are shown around by club members. (Sorry MLA's) The entrance to the building has been improved by the removal of a big stone which had been blocking the revolving doors. Back onto the bus for the return journey to the city and perhaps an enjoyable pint in one of our many fine establishments that our city has to offer, Cheers.
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