Dear Fighter,
I am German! I drive on the right side of the road, I sit on the left side of the car. Though, we all know that we are right, we are the majority but we are also aware that some people believe and act differently!
I have been living in the uk for about 2.5 years and always been driving a German car with German plates and the steering wheel on the proper side. It's not too bad actually, just a pain when driving into (or out of) a car park. Tight left curves taken (as I always do) FAST get the adrenaline pumping and overtaking on a two way road is only for the suicidal! Besides these small drawbacks I actually enjoy but will not test anylonger at least one advantage: I am untouchable by the police! Pulled over three times for speeding and no ticket, nothing! Of course one needs to be quick in explaining how it can be that one is only been in the country for thee month.... Don't get too excited, you can hide from the police but not KEN, yes, our friends from the congestion charge will track you down wherever you are!
Where did I start off? Ahhhhh! Driving, which side? Three interesting facts:
The street in front of the Savoy in London is supposely the only street in England where one drives on the right! It is supposely from back in the days when cab drivers still opened the doors for the passengers. LINK
Austria was driving on the left till 1930s! Hitler invaded his home country and changed the rule!
The postman in Switzerland, and apperantly many other countries, drives with the steering wheel on the right to make it easier to access the post boxes.
Lastly, WHY DO WE DRIVE ON THE LEFT / WRONG SIDE? However, here is the complete update from Wikipedia!
Keep fightin'
Jochen
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
...Child On Board... - the truth
Dear Fighter,
a true mystery to me has always been the child or baby on board sign in the cars of ladies who are almost always driving alone. Yes, most of the time there is no child or baby on board.
The obvious reason would be to protect their child from reckless drivers like, for example, eh, me!? But? Do I care? Do we care? NO, NO, NO! However, I am very sure that they are aware of that! So, what else could it be?
It is an advertisement, that's obvious! But for what! Is it, "hey I made it, I am fertile"? Maybe, but I believe it is more like:
Female + Baby = Young, Heterosexual, and Taken!
But why would she advertise this? Let's analyse:
Young:
One could actually turn this around and say that this sign was placed there by the husband to actually achieve the oposite. We all know, MOTHER, as opposed to girl with child, is not sexy. But we all know, if a husband really thinks that, HE IS WRONG!
Here a couple different examples:
Bitch on Board:
What is the message? Forget all of the above! She is just playing! No flirt! No sex!
Librarian on Board:
Oh baby! A picture says it all:
Keep Fightin'
Jochen
a true mystery to me has always been the child or baby on board sign in the cars of ladies who are almost always driving alone. Yes, most of the time there is no child or baby on board.
The obvious reason would be to protect their child from reckless drivers like, for example, eh, me!? But? Do I care? Do we care? NO, NO, NO! However, I am very sure that they are aware of that! So, what else could it be?
It is an advertisement, that's obvious! But for what! Is it, "hey I made it, I am fertile"? Maybe, but I believe it is more like:
Female + Baby = Young, Heterosexual, and Taken!
But why would she advertise this? Let's analyse:
Young:
- for everyone above 29
- desireable
- hot
- desireable for all men
- attached, in love, faithful or bored and sexually unsatisfied
One could actually turn this around and say that this sign was placed there by the husband to actually achieve the oposite. We all know, MOTHER, as opposed to girl with child, is not sexy. But we all know, if a husband really thinks that, HE IS WRONG!
Here a couple different examples:
Bitch on Board:
What is the message? Forget all of the above! She is just playing! No flirt! No sex!
Librarian on Board:
Oh baby! A picture says it all:
Keep Fightin'
Jochen
Urban Legend - Casino & Oxygen
Dear Fighter,
this is actually # 200 of Urban Legends that I had to proof wrong. Not to the world but to my girlfriend.
Is it only me? Have you had or are you still having a girlfriend that truly believes the weirdest things only because mom, dad or god knows who told them that this is true?
Here is the story, I will let you read the details within my sources: Casinos pump pure O2 into their gambling rooms to keep players on the machines / tables since they are not getting tired as quickly.
The obvious answer: No, would be a bit danerous in case of fire! See below the more detailed NO!
this is actually # 200 of Urban Legends that I had to proof wrong. Not to the world but to my girlfriend.
Is it only me? Have you had or are you still having a girlfriend that truly believes the weirdest things only because mom, dad or god knows who told them that this is true?
Here is the story, I will let you read the details within my sources: Casinos pump pure O2 into their gambling rooms to keep players on the machines / tables since they are not getting tired as quickly.
The obvious answer: No, would be a bit danerous in case of fire! See below the more detailed NO!
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Dinner @ Hind's Head - Bray
Dear Fighter, Dear Mr. Blumenthal,
I know, the Hind's Head is not your flagship. But I suggest you should walk across the street more often from the Fat Duck to have a look at the kitchen. The food was not all bad, but too mixed. When I visit a restaurant / pub like yours a expect to get a perfect dish no matter what I order. I understand, there may be difference in taste, but if 7 people agree....I think they are right!
Half a Dozen Duchy of Cornwall Oysters £12.50
| Amazing Oysters, fresh, fresh, fresh
Soused Herrings with Beetroot and Horseradish £7.50
| excellent fish, horseradish was lacking a bit
Potted Shrimps with Watercress Salad £8.25
| strange version of potted shrimps, very heavy, liquid, but overall good taste
Rabbit and Bacon Terrine with Cucumber Pickles £7.75
| excellent
Dandeloin Salad
| nothing special
Skate Wing with Capers, Lemon and Parsley £15.50
| excellent
8oz Rump Steak with Bone Marrow Sauce and Triple Cooked Chips £18.50
| meat quality very substandart, chips very good though
Sea Bream with Fennel Salad
| fish good, fennel salad excellent
Gloucester Old Spot Pork Chop with Pease Pudding £13.50
| meat mediocre in quality and taste, pease pudding is boring
Lancashire Hotpot £15.50
| potatoes burned, below a soup, worst dish of the night
Quaking Pudding £5.95
| BORING
BTW: please change menu and ingredients more often.
Keep Fightin'
Jochen
I know, the Hind's Head is not your flagship. But I suggest you should walk across the street more often from the Fat Duck to have a look at the kitchen. The food was not all bad, but too mixed. When I visit a restaurant / pub like yours a expect to get a perfect dish no matter what I order. I understand, there may be difference in taste, but if 7 people agree....I think they are right!
Half a Dozen Duchy of Cornwall Oysters £12.50
| Amazing Oysters, fresh, fresh, fresh
Soused Herrings with Beetroot and Horseradish £7.50
| excellent fish, horseradish was lacking a bit
Potted Shrimps with Watercress Salad £8.25
| strange version of potted shrimps, very heavy, liquid, but overall good taste
Rabbit and Bacon Terrine with Cucumber Pickles £7.75
| excellent
Dandeloin Salad
| nothing special
Skate Wing with Capers, Lemon and Parsley £15.50
| excellent
8oz Rump Steak with Bone Marrow Sauce and Triple Cooked Chips £18.50
| meat quality very substandart, chips very good though
Sea Bream with Fennel Salad
| fish good, fennel salad excellent
Gloucester Old Spot Pork Chop with Pease Pudding £13.50
| meat mediocre in quality and taste, pease pudding is boring
Lancashire Hotpot £15.50
| potatoes burned, below a soup, worst dish of the night
Quaking Pudding £5.95
| BORING
BTW: please change menu and ingredients more often.
Keep Fightin'
Jochen
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