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The One That Got Away... Us!!!
This happened to us about a year before we purchased our Prado but none-the-less still a good story... and true.
This is definitely a true story and all I can say is that Mr eciloPman must've got some the night before to have let my DH off so lightly. Alternatively, he took pity on my DH.
We had just moved from "Mexico" to Murray Bridge, SA and due to having too much stuff had to go back for yet another, but final, load of our crap.
After spending 3 months travelling back and forward from "Mexico" to SA in a Falcon Wagon without cruise control during which time DH did nothing but whinge and moan like a two year old, we headed to "Mexico" in the Falcon Futura Sedan (yes with cruise).
The problem was that the stupid idiot didn't use it albeit he was stuck behind a yo-yo driver (you know, up and down with the speed constantly). Anyway he got mightily frustrated to say the least by this driver and decided to go around him. In doing so, one naturally ensures that you put enough distance between yourself and them so there's no chance they will be right behind you and overtaking you again.
Unfortunately he did not get enough distance between us and the yo-yo driver when going down a hill who happened to be coming up the hill in the opposite direction amongst a line of about 5 other cars, but Mr eciloPman in a lovely Ford Territory.
As we had a roof top box on we were a little bit conspicuous so DH decided he had better not try to hot foot it but pull over and take whatever punishment the "nice" officer would impose.
Let me just say that it was a rather nice day so we had the windows down cruising (or in DH's case speeding) along. The moment Mr eciloPman started the u-turn with lights ablaze was the moment I, the DW, started...
"you f*#king stupid idiot, why didn't you use the f#*king cruise control you dumb f#*k? I can't believe you could be so f#*king stupid. You've been complaining about no f#*king cruise control for f#*king months and now that you're driving the sedan you don't f#*king use it!" And on and on, I went.
You get the idea. And believe me you, I wasn't quiet about it either.
Just before Mr eciloPman got to the window I stopped cursing like a trooper, turned my head to look out the passenger window with arms crossed.
Anyway Mr eciloPman on approaching the car, crouched down to window level and said "Good afternoon, how are we?"
DH replied "I was doing okay until now"
Mr eciloPman then asked "Could I please see your driver's licence?"
DH handed licence over with which Mr eciloPman on looking at the licence said "Just on our way home are we?"
DH replied "Not quite. We've just moved to SA and are heading back for the rest of our stuff."
Mr eciloPman said "Oh, ok. Just stay put and I'll check your details" and returned to his Ford Territory.
On leaving, I started up again with all the cursing nor was I shy about the volume. Again, I stopped the moment Mr eciloPman reached the driver's window.
Mr eciloPman said "Look, you have two options. One, I can give you a fine but she's gotta shut up all the way to wherever you are going. Or two, I give you a warning and you put up with the ear bashing."
DH replied "Mate it doesn't matter whether you give me a fine or not I'm coppin and ear bashing anyway".
Mr eciloPman said "Well then let this be a warning for you to slow down and use the cruise control".
I finally piped up in front of the lovely officer and said in a stern voice "I can assure you he will be using cruise control or else."
And with that Mr eciloPman returned DH's driver's licence back to him and we were on our way with me cursing at the top of my voice as we pulled onto the road.
It only lasted a few minutes though when we suddenly realised what had happened, burst out laughing unbelievably and then quickly rang the friend we were going to be staying with in "Mexico" and my parents who were looking after our kids at the time.
After spending 3 months travelling back and forward from "Mexico" to SA in a Falcon Wagon without cruise control during which time DH did nothing but whinge and moan like a two year old, we headed to "Mexico" in the Falcon Futura Sedan (yes with cruise).
The problem was that the stupid idiot didn't use it albeit he was stuck behind a yo-yo driver (you know, up and down with the speed constantly). Anyway he got mightily frustrated to say the least by this driver and decided to go around him. In doing so, one naturally ensures that you put enough distance between yourself and them so there's no chance they will be right behind you and overtaking you again.
Unfortunately he did not get enough distance between us and the yo-yo driver when going down a hill who happened to be coming up the hill in the opposite direction amongst a line of about 5 other cars, but Mr eciloPman in a lovely Ford Territory.
As we had a roof top box on we were a little bit conspicuous so DH decided he had better not try to hot foot it but pull over and take whatever punishment the "nice" officer would impose.
Let me just say that it was a rather nice day so we had the windows down cruising (or in DH's case speeding) along. The moment Mr eciloPman started the u-turn with lights ablaze was the moment I, the DW, started...
"you f*#king stupid idiot, why didn't you use the f#*king cruise control you dumb f#*k? I can't believe you could be so f#*king stupid. You've been complaining about no f#*king cruise control for f#*king months and now that you're driving the sedan you don't f#*king use it!" And on and on, I went.
You get the idea. And believe me you, I wasn't quiet about it either.
Just before Mr eciloPman got to the window I stopped cursing like a trooper, turned my head to look out the passenger window with arms crossed.
Anyway Mr eciloPman on approaching the car, crouched down to window level and said "Good afternoon, how are we?"
DH replied "I was doing okay until now"
Mr eciloPman then asked "Could I please see your driver's licence?"
DH handed licence over with which Mr eciloPman on looking at the licence said "Just on our way home are we?"
DH replied "Not quite. We've just moved to SA and are heading back for the rest of our stuff."
Mr eciloPman said "Oh, ok. Just stay put and I'll check your details" and returned to his Ford Territory.
On leaving, I started up again with all the cursing nor was I shy about the volume. Again, I stopped the moment Mr eciloPman reached the driver's window.
Mr eciloPman said "Look, you have two options. One, I can give you a fine but she's gotta shut up all the way to wherever you are going. Or two, I give you a warning and you put up with the ear bashing."
DH replied "Mate it doesn't matter whether you give me a fine or not I'm coppin and ear bashing anyway".
Mr eciloPman said "Well then let this be a warning for you to slow down and use the cruise control".
I finally piped up in front of the lovely officer and said in a stern voice "I can assure you he will be using cruise control or else."
And with that Mr eciloPman returned DH's driver's licence back to him and we were on our way with me cursing at the top of my voice as we pulled onto the road.
It only lasted a few minutes though when we suddenly realised what had happened, burst out laughing unbelievably and then quickly rang the friend we were going to be staying with in "Mexico" and my parents who were looking after our kids at the time.
This is definitely a true story and all I can say is that Mr eciloPman must've got some the night before to have let my DH off so lightly. Alternatively, he took pity on my DH.
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