Re: left lane dwellers-WOB

[Bill Bauman <flewbyu@xxxxxxxxxx>]

>From: John Fountaine <jfount@domain.elided>
>Subject: left lane dwellers-WOB
>
>While cruising in the commuter lane (it was about 430 PM and I was
>alone-GASP!) up highway 280 (silicon valley), in my 1997 Crown Victoria, I
>rolled up on what appeared to be a self proclaimed highway patrolman who
>was holding up traffic in the fast lane.
>
>I was slightly irked that this "citizen of the year" had taken it upon
>himself to keep everyone "safe" by imposing his own 55 MPH speed on highway
>280.  Well needless to say, I heard a hundred Bimmer digest voices cursing
>me as I non-chalantly began to pass this joker.  Suddenly I was overcome
>with guilt and decided to have a roadside chat with our hero.
>
>I contacted him and asked why he was driving so slowly in the fast lane.
>After about ten seconds of stuttering, "uhhhs" and "ummms" I politely
>explained that the left lane was for faster traffic.  If he wanted to drive
>at the speed limit or less that he needs to occupy the right hand lanes.
>He stuttered a few more times and started to say, "but I-" .  I said "but
>nothing", let other drivers who want to go faster than you take their own
>chances.  Then I told him he was going to cause an accident by pissing
>someone off and if he wanted to argue the point I would send him back to
>the DMV for a brand-spanking-new driver re-exam.
>
>He hung his head and sheepishly said,"sorry".  I left him with that thought.
>
>****this moment of common sense brought to you courtesy of John***
>


All right, John!  One question - what sort of incentive package do I need
to get worked out to get you to move to NYS and become a Trooper?

Bill Bauman
'97 328is w/sport pkg
BMW CCA 150616
Genesee Valley Chapter

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