Big, fast cruisers cause contention on Lake of the Ozarks http://www.ky3.com/content/news/428894593.html

[snagged in outlet 3]

8 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

so anything that shortens my time spent behind the wheel is worth 3X the cost of fuel to me.

AMEN

Texting has gotten so bad around here it's ridiculous.  Ever have somebody sit at a green light texting and you give them a toot with your horn?  Only to get the finger in return.  Or how about merging me onto the shoulder while they are swerving while texting.  Again, hit the horn and get the finger from them while I'm on the shoulder.

[WeekendWarrior]

10 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Being a mechanic I not only look at travel costs as "the cost of fuel".  I consider wear and tear and MY TIME.  I used to enjoy driving, but anymore I hate it. At least once a month I have some idiot swerve into my lane threatening a head-on, so anything that shortens my time spent behind the wheel is worth 3X the cost of fuel to me.  

When we go up to see the kids in StL we used to take Hwy 42 but after 3 consecutive times of people being over in our lane we now take Hwy 5 to Sleeper which is the same amount of time and much better roads with room to maneuver if need be. Like someone has said with everyone texting that seems to be the culprit for people traveling over the line most of the time

[shrapnel]

27 minutes ago, WeekendWarrior said:

When we go up to see the kids in StL we used to take Hwy 42 but after 3 consecutive times of people being over in our lane we now take Hwy 5 to Sleeper which is the same amount of time and much better roads with room to maneuver if need be. Like someone has said with everyone texting that seems to be the culprit for people traveling over the line most of the time

For decades we took 42 to the Osage Beach area.  This year we started going 54 to 70 and it's simply faster, and an easier, safer drive.  We lived In JeffCo and can make that trip in 2.5 hours.

[Quillback]

9 hours ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

AMEN

Texting has gotten so bad around here it's ridiculous.  Ever have somebody sit at a green light texting and you give them a toot with your horn?  Only to get the finger in return.  Or how about merging me onto the shoulder while they are swerving while texting.  Again, hit the horn and get the finger from them while I'm on the shoulder.

I am sure your are familiar with those big foam hands that make the we're #1 sign.  We need a big foam hand that is flipping the bird.  Somebody flips you off, you can retaliate with the big foam hand giving the middle finger salute. 

[MoCarp]

2 hours ago, Quillback said:

 We need a big foam hand that is flipping the bird.  Somebody flips you off, you can retaliate with the big foam hand giving the middle finger salute.