Congratulations Jonathan - Page 2

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 10-14-2003, 10:25 PM

Hey Jonathan, JD said that if you come to NJ, he'll let you drive his car.

jerseydevil · 10-14-2003, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
Hey Jonathan, JD said that if you come to NJ, he'll let you drive his car.

I'm not too concerned about that. Once he comes here and sees the way we drive - he would quickly change his mind. I could just picture him going 70-75mph on RT 1 (speed limit 55) or the New Jersey Turnpike.

Not to mention I don't think he would be used to a sports car.

gollum9630 · 10-14-2003, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
I'm not too concerned about that. Once he came here and saw the way we drive - he would quickly change his mind. I could just picture him going 70-75mph on RT 1 (speed limit 55) or the New Jersey Turnpike. Not to mention I don't think he would be used to a sports car.

try taht in km/h since we miles aint used in europe. It would confuse him, and he would screw up, much like i would do.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 10-14-2003, 10:36 PM

Do they drive on the same side of the road as we do, in Sweden?

jerseydevil · 10-14-2003, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by gollum9630
try taht in km/h since we miles aint used in europe. It would confuse him, and he would screw up, much like i would do.

See - Jonathan is just smarter than you

I don't think he would have a problem figuring it out.

gollum9630 · 10-14-2003, 10:44 PM

thats flaming, he called me dumb. u read it, ban him sgh

jking

i am never gonna drive in the states if i can help it, unless i go to college there for soccer, which people have asked if i am interested in, otherwise, till i move out or am 18, my parents will do the driving there

hectorberlioz · 10-14-2003, 11:58 PM

Congratulations Jonathan! I'll be getting mine (drivers license) soon too.

The Gaffer · 10-15-2003, 04:14 AM

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Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
Do they drive on the same side of the road as we do, in Sweden?

Yes, they drive on the right. They used to drive on the left but switched over relatively recently (within the last 20 years or so). That must've been a scary time!

As far as I know, the only countries which drive on the left are Australia, NZ, Japan, UK and several Caribbean countries.

Oh, and PS - Congratulations, Jonathan! Now you can drive over to Copenhagen for all that duty-free!

Artanis · 10-15-2003, 05:44 AM

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
I just wanted to congratulate Jonathan on getting his license. Anyone in the Norway, Sweden area should now stay OFF the roads if you know what is good for you. Artanis - you listening? Stay out of Sweden.

I'm listening.

Stockholm is rather far away, so I'm not particularly worried, yet. You'll give me a warning if you are planning to cross the border, won't you Jon? Congratulations!

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
As far as I know, the only countries which drive on the left are Australia, NZ, Japan, UK and several Caribbean countries.

Driving in UK is terrifying. I drove there once, in a British car, and I've never been more frightened in my entire life. I smashed the left-side mirror. Unfortunately the car was rented by our business partner. It still hurts my pride thinking about that incident.

Ruinel · 10-15-2003, 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
...I could just picture him going 70-75mph on RT 1 (speed limit 55) or the New Jersey Turnpike. ....

Damn! That's as fast as you drive in NJ? Try 80 mph (~130 km/h) in a 55 mph (~90 km/h) zone! Keep off the highway, slow poke!

***Jonathan*** · 10-15-2003, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by gollum9630
HAHAHAHA, i got mine before you and i am only 16. you should of moved here for a couple of years and gotten your license then moved bakjc to sweden and rub it in everyones face

Well, if I had got my license abroad at the age of 16, I wouldn't have been able to drive legally until I was 18 anyway.

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
Not to mention I don't think he would be used to a sports car.

On the contrary! When I had my driving lessons I sometimes got to drive a sports car

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
See - Jonathan is just smarter than you I don't think he would have a problem figuring it out.

Yup, I have no problems with miles per hour

50mph equals 80km/h, I remember from the movie 'Speed'

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Originally posted by The Gaffer
Oh, and PS - Congratulations, Jonathan! Now you can drive over to Copenhagen for all that duty-free!

Oh yeah, the Danes recently lowered their taxes on alcohol. Think I'm driving over there and buy myself some Carlsberg beer and liquor

jerseydevil · 10-15-2003, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by Ruinel
Damn! That's as fast as you drive in NJ? Try 80 mph (~130 km/h) in a 55 mph (~90 km/h) zone! Keep off the highway, slow poke!

Well considering this isn't a highway - it has stop lights - I think you should be the one to keep off the road.

80 - 90 is normal for a highway.

The Gaffer · 10-15-2003, 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by Artanis
Driving in UK is terrifying. I drove there once, in a British car, and I've never been more frightened in my entire life. I smashed the left-side mirror. Unfortunately the car was rented by our business partner. It still hurts my pride thinking about that incident.

Imagine what it's like for us: no matter where we go we are on the wrong side of the road! (Actually, I forgot Ireland where they also drive on the left) I find it's much easier if you hire a local car rather than take your own; the controls being the wrong way round helps you to remember.

I suppose it's a small price to pay considering English is the world's second language...

But yet another reason why Australia is my favourite place to go. They drive on the correct side of the road, they speak English, and they have drive-in off licences!! Now that's civilisation

Artanis · 10-15-2003, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by The Gaffer
Now that's civilisation

And no whaling ...

LuthienTinuviel · 10-15-2003, 05:31 PM

congratulations jonathan!
haha you want to buy a van for 800 USD?
Michigan drivers are horrible too (along with New York and New Jersey---so the carolinians say)
we drive about that fast, 'cept i gotta stay in the slowpoke lane.. my poor van would fall apart going 90mph... it shakes like a massage chair at 85..

heh..heh.. in germany i got to drive fast.. nice and fast..

hey, jon, you can come over and wreck, er.. drive my car... that way i can get a new one.

jerseydevil · 10-15-2003, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by LuthienTinuviel
congratulations jonathan!
haha you want to buy a van for 800 USD?
Michigan drivers are horrible too (along with New York and New Jersey---so the carolinians say)
we drive about that fast, 'cept i gotta stay in the slowpoke lane.. my poor van would fall apart going 90mph... it shakes like a massage chair at 85..

The only reason Carolinians say that is because they're one of the states who feel it's necessary to drive in the fast lane going 55 mph and won't get out of your way. It's illegal in NJ to drive in the fast lane (left hand lane) on a highway except for passing - but people from other states do it.

I have my list of worst driving states. I must say - while in Indiana - I have come to the conclusion that Wisconsin drivers are the worst while Oregon drivers don't know how to merge onto a highway and the south drives like they're going through a drive through.

I can deal with California, eastern Pennsylvania, NJ and southern NY - there are probably others, but those are the ones off the top of my head.

Oh - and on my way to my couins in North Carolina - I have determined that Virginians are also one of those "slow in the left lane" drivers. Virginian drivers annoyed me on my trip to my cousin's wedding.

Ruinel · 10-15-2003, 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
... It's illegal in NJ to drive in the fast lane (left hand lane) on a highway except for passing - but people from other states do it. ....

Actually, it's illegal in Texas as well.

LuthienTinuviel · 10-16-2003, 09:48 PM

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
The only reason Carolinians say that is because they're one of the states who feel it's necessary to drive in the fast lane going 55 mph and won't get out of your way. It's illegal in NJ to drive in the fast lane (left hand lane) on a highway except for passing - but people from other states do it.

I have my list of worst driving states. I must say - while in Indiana - I have come to the conclusion that Wisconsin drivers are the worst while Oregon drivers don't know how to merge onto a highway and the south drives like they're going through a drive through.

I can deal with California, eastern Pennsylvania, NJ and southern NY - there are probably others, but those are the ones off the top of my head.

Oh - and on my way to my couins in North Carolina - I have determined that Virginians are also one of those "slow in the left lane" drivers. Virginian drivers annoyed me on my trip to my cousin's wedding.

i finally agree with you on something, JD.

10-14-2003, 10:25 PM	#21
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	Hey Jonathan, JD said that if you come to NJ, he'll let you drive his car. __________________ "Whither go you?" she said. "North away." he said: "to the swords, and the siege, and the walls of defence - that yet for a while in Beleriand rivers may run clean, leaves spring, and birds build their nests, ere Night comes." AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

10-14-2003, 10:36 PM	#24
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	Do they drive on the same side of the road as we do, in Sweden? __________________ "Whither go you?" she said. "North away." he said: "to the swords, and the siege, and the walls of defence - that yet for a while in Beleriand rivers may run clean, leaves spring, and birds build their nests, ere Night comes." AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

10-14-2003, 10:44 PM	#26
gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	thats flaming, he called me dumb. u read it, ban him sgh jking i am never gonna drive in the states if i can help it, unless i go to college there for soccer, which people have asked if i am interested in, otherwise, till i move out or am 18, my parents will do the driving there __________________ "Canadians are so apathetic, but, what are you gonna do about it" -Glen Foster Wierd Harry Potter quotes the old nintendo duck hunt game Lemmings Swron Random Homer Simpson Quotes

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hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Congratulations Jonathan! I'll be getting mine (drivers license) soon too. __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

10-15-2003, 05:31 PM	#35
LuthienTinuviel protector of orphaned rabbits Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kalamazoo... yes, its a real place! Posts: 1,236	congratulations jonathan! haha you want to buy a van for 800 USD? Michigan drivers are horrible too (along with New York and New Jersey---so the carolinians say) we drive about that fast, 'cept i gotta stay in the slowpoke lane.. my poor van would fall apart going 90mph... it shakes like a massage chair at 85.. heh..heh.. in germany i got to drive fast.. nice and fast.. hey, jon, you can come over and wreck, er.. drive my car... that way i can get a new one. __________________

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