10-31-2007, 03:23 PM
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Your officer was not from traffic division
You were VERY VERY lucky, When I was pulled over for speeding (20 miles over the limit) by 'LASER' the Officer was from the "traffic division" which means they WILL ticket and WILL appear in court. I was in the passing lane with no car around me,, (not good when they use LASER on the radar gun). When the officer returned with my ticket he said he loved the car and wish he could borrow it for the weekend, I asked him if he wanted to buy the car, he said no cause he can't afford the speeding tickets with a smile.. have fun but be careful, and be smart!
The mistake, I made was I didn't check the next hill since I usually know where the speed traps are located. also to use the traffic next to you so when "LASERED" the officer cannot pin point which vehicle it is.. I usually scan the road and blind corners and hills when cruising..I would reccomend you having a radar detector if it's allowed in your area. ..
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10-31-2007, 03:29 PM
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Hey Tim, it's David back in here LA. You enjoying my state? Boxster huh? Nice upgrade from the MR2 I'm sure 
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10-31-2007, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by David N.
Hey Tim, it's David back in here LA. You enjoying my state? Boxster huh? Nice upgrade from the MR2 I'm sure
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David! Good to hear from you. How's life a Blur? Yes, much to Chucks disappointment the Spyder is no more. I left the club. It did find a new home though. I took it in at the end of the lease with every intention of financing it when the sales dude says "Well, before you do that let me show you what else I have" and showed me my little beauty. Couldn't resist and it beats trading in on a Yaris, right? I only wish it was a Boxster S. But still, I ain't complaining. The most fun in a car I've ever had....and it's mine. Muhahahaha.
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11-01-2007, 12:16 AM
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Not a bad story!
Where were you? I'm in Austin and have been here for 16 years+. We have too many damn kalifornian transplants here...
Good that you got let off... but don't expect that in the future! You're right - our DPS boys are pretty hardcore!
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11-01-2007, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by FrayAdjacent
Not a bad story!
Where were you? I'm in Austin and have been here for 16 years+. We have too many damn kalifornian transplants here...
Good that you got let off... but don't expect that in the future! You're right - our DPS boys are pretty hardcore! |
I hear ya. Now that I'm here though I expect all other Californians to stay away.  You know they estimate that by 2030 Austin will be larger than Houston putting it in the top four largest cities in the States. This place is growing like crazy. Our whole skyline is peppered with high rise cranes. I can understand it though. It's a kick ass town to live in.
I was driving east on 290 right after the 130 interchange near Manor, where I live. Want to move closer to the city though. Got snowballed by how much house you can get out there for such a little amount of money. That's what California real estate prices will do to you. You overcompensate.
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11-01-2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TimAustinW
I hear ya. Now that I'm here though I expect all other Californians to stay away. You know they estimate that by 2030 Austin will be larger than Houston putting it in the top four largest cities in the States. This place is growing like crazy. Our whole skyline is peppered with high rise cranes. I can understand it though. It's a kick ass town to live in.
I was driving east on 290 right after the 130 interchange near Manor, where I live. Want to move closer to the city though. Got snowballed by how much house you can get out there for such a little amount of money. That's what California real estate prices will do to you. You overcompensate. |
Definitely, you get MUCH more house out here for the money.
I have a friend that moved here from Kalifornia a few years ago when housing prices there started rising. He was able to sell his house out there, outright BUY a nice house here and have money left over. Taking him to his first Texas gun show was fun. He was giddy that no only could you buy a gun and take it home the same day... you could buy TWO... or THREE!
I definitely like it here. Allergies notwithstanding (I'm allergic to EVERYTHING that grows in central Texas), I love Texas.
Find the Wurstfest post and try to get out with some of the local P-car owners. I won't be here for it, but there will be a handful of guys going for a nice drive ending up at Wurstfest in New Braunfels.
Let me know if you need to know anything about Austin, or where things are!
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"The existence of the flamethrower is evidence that someone, somewhere once said 'I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't want to have to walk over there to do it.'"
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11-01-2007, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FrayAdjacent
Definitely, you get MUCH more house out here for the money.
Let me know if you need to know anything about Austin, or where things are!
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Cool. I've been here for about a little over a year and have gotten to know my way around pretty well. But hey if you ever have one of those "You gotta go here" places please suggest. Thanks for the hospitality. I'm toying with doing the Wurstfest drive. Sounds like fun. Even though my wife is about ready to send me to Boxsters Anonymous, this might push her over the edge .
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10-31-2007, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by saxman61
You were VERY VERY lucky, When I was pulled over for speeding (20 miles over the limit) by 'LASER' the Officer was from the "traffic division" which means they WILL ticket and WILL appear in court. I was in the passing lane with no car around me,, (not good when they use LASER on the radar gun). When the officer returned with my ticket he said he loved the car and wish he could borrow it for the weekend, I asked him if he wanted to buy the car, he said no cause he can't afford the speeding tickets with a smile.. have fun but be careful, and be smart!
The mistake, I made was I didn't check the next hill since I usually know where the speed traps are located. also to use the traffic next to you so when "LASERED" the officer cannot pin point which vehicle it is.. I usually scan the road and blind corners and hills when cruising..I would reccomend you having a radar detector if it's allowed in your area. ..
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No he was Travis County Sheriff. I should look into a radar detector. I'm pretty chill usually. Thanks for the tip
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