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wwcd101 · 11-15-2005, 10:54 AM

Once again, this is such a great group. I very much appreciate the feedback.

Here's the story. Really, several things combined to sink my fate here. I was on my regular morning commute, definitely daydreaming, heading down a fairly steep hill in our super light and nimble Chevy Suburban. Speed was probably a little high due to the hill, call it 40 in a 35.

The light went to yellow. My first thought was to brake and I touched them, slowing slightly. My next thought was that i was going too fast to stop gracefully, momentum is a powerful force, I hit the gas and the light turned red as i arrived at the intersection. By the time I got the whole boat through, 3 seconds may have passed.

Well that's what the motorcycle cop who was sitting right there said.

Upon reflection, it seemed like a short yellow. But then it occured to me that I didn't know what a normal yellow was. Now I know that there is no such thing.

Thanks all.

Thanks for listening.

11-15-2005, 10:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
wwcd101 Insane	Awesome Once again, this is such a great group. I very much appreciate the feedback. Here's the story. Really, several things combined to sink my fate here. I was on my regular morning commute, definitely daydreaming, heading down a fairly steep hill in our super light and nimble Chevy Suburban. Speed was probably a little high due to the hill, call it 40 in a 35. The light went to yellow. My first thought was to brake and I touched them, slowing slightly. My next thought was that i was going too fast to stop gracefully, momentum is a powerful force, I hit the gas and the light turned red as i arrived at the intersection. By the time I got the whole boat through, 3 seconds may have passed. Well that's what the motorcycle cop who was sitting right there said. Upon reflection, it seemed like a short yellow. But then it occured to me that I didn't know what a normal yellow was. Now I know that there is no such thing. Thanks all. Thanks for listening.