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[David_Heavey]

People don't drink and drive in America at all Chris no?

[RJsPC]

David_Heavey, on Dec 30 2006, 02:50 PM, said:

People don't drink and drive in America at all Chris no?

Just what exactly are you trying to insinuate here David

I'll be expecting an answer when I return from the Pub

Edited by RJsPC, 30 December 2006 - 11:03 PM.

[David_Heavey]

LOL. Sorry RJ. I just found the comment Chris made a little insulting. Iknow he didn't mean it that way but it's still kind of insulting to me. I know we're big drinkers here but really, that comment was out of line. Makes it sound like all Irish drink and drive.

Edited by David_Heavey, 31 December 2006 - 01:08 AM.

[RJsPC]

Na, DUI is world wide, no worries

[chriso_86]

Actually, I think it is a world wide problem!! One that shouldn't even exist, people need to wake up and realize what consiquences drinking can bring. In all reality I would probably say America has a worse problem then you guys across the pond. However, it won't get any better until people grow up, sadly this usually takes hitting bottom, in many cases killing someone.

[banj0]

We call all the middle-aged guys riding bicycles around my town "dooeys (doo-eez)". There are dozens and dozens of 'em.

Way, way too many DUI's here. I can honestly say that I've never operated a vehicle after drinking. Thank god for public transportation, lol. Where I live now public transport is non-existent so I don't really go out drinking anymore. It's not worth the risk of hurting someone. Plus, now there's Skype!!

Happy New Year everyone!!

[Nvyseal]

whats everyone been up to? Kinda quiet around here Me, Im back to work, and 2007 seems to be going ok so far

[banj0]

I'm on vacation 'til Monday. Whoo-hoooo!

[m.oreilly]

well, i shaved my head, played the bass and fiddled around setting up my new fretted one, paid bills, and am getting ready to go back to work tomorrow

[chriso_86]

Hey guys!! I worked my butt of today!! Three different jobs I had to do. What a pain in the neck!! Time to sit back and let my feet rest while playing some games or watching a movie!!

[Camaro]

Just read toyota is planning on fitting there cars with a blood alcohol detector.
in theory it sounds great. but what every happened to taking responsibility for your self?
I personally dont see them selling too many cars with this.

[m.oreilly]

i think it is a fantastic idea, and maybe it will just be a reminder gizmo in it's final release. even so, i still like it...

[Camaro]

For everyone that don't drink an drive, myself included, this thing is just a gizmo, but do you think anyone that always drink's an drives they would not even buy it. an I agree with them though it is taking more of your an my personal freedoms.

[chriso_86]

Toyota rocks the house!! People will buy them because hands down they make the best vehicles in the world!! They are set to be the #1 auto manufacturer in the US this year, beating out GM!!! They are going to make some 5 million cars, compared to GM's some 4 million.

[dwflo]

chriso_86, on Jan 4 2007, 10:06 AM, said:

Toyota rocks the house!! People will buy them because hands down they make the best vehicles in the world!! They are set to be the #1 auto manufacturer in the US this year, beating out GM!!! They are going to make some 5 million cars, compared to GM's some 4 million.

As a former GM mechanic, it still amazes me, they sell so many vehicals. From Chevy to Cads, they are the most unreliable, trouble prone automobiles made, I think Yugo got them beat. My older brother works for a Cadillac Dealership now, but formerly Chevy and Ford, so my reviews of US autos is kept up-to-date. I have always felt the Japanese have always made better automobiles. The only drawback in the early days was repair costs, due to parts not available in the states.
Sorry, Camero and all you GM lovers, I know the rivelry between the US Auto buyers, especially between Ford and Chevy...been that way since the 1960's. After working on all US makes, I have concluded the make I will not purchase!