Cable Company Vans and Orange Cones
a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor
toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." |
Cable Company Vans and Orange Cones
a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor
toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well. Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. |
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"DerbyDad03" wrote in message ... a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." Some occupational safety laws require you to tie off with a ten foot lanyard when working more than three feet above the ground ................. do the math ............ Steve Heart surgery pending? Read up and prepare. Learn how to care for a friend. Download the book. http://cabgbypasssurgery.com |
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On Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:38:03 -0500, "John Grabowski"
wrote: a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well. Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. In theory, I should, we all should, check behind my car every time I leave. Now most of the kids in the n'hood who don't have the instinct not to play behind cars have been killed already. But there is always a chance a new kid will move in and wander from house to house, driveway to driveway until he finds a tail pipe that appeals to him. |
Cable Company Vans and Orange Cones
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DerbyDad03 wrote: ...snipped... Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? ... Probably the cone was in the way of getting something else (Often drivers place the cone between rungs of a ladder being carried on a roof rack, for instance) and the cable guy just happend to put it down where you saw it. -- The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. (Winston Churchill) Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org |
Cable Company Vans and Orange Cones
a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." I bet it came from people hitting parked vans and wailing to the judge that it was improperly parked and marked. Here's yer check. That is, if the insurance company didn't buy them off to settle. Or someone struck their knee on the bumper and wailed that the van was improperly parked and marked. Probably the same guy that ran into the parked van. It is also so supervisors can easily find corporate vehicles and verify that they are on site and working. That is the supervisors who are not off drinking, gambling, sleeping, or spending time at home during work hours. You should know by now that we do have some incredibly stupid regulations, almost all based on incredibly stupid people doing incredibly stupid things. Warning on toaster: DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE WHILE SHOWERING. That sort of thing. When I go to the local landfill, I have to wear a neon yellow vest any time I am out of my truck .............. Guess it makes it easier for them to aim at me ......... Or find my body in case I get run over by one of those huge metal tired vehicles ................ Steve Heart surgery pending? Read up and prepare. Learn how to care for a friend. Download the book. http://cabgbypasssurgery.com |
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John Grabowski wrote:
Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. That was UPS truck, sometime in the last 10 years or so. IIRC it happened in California. Jon |
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John Grabowski wrote:
a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well. Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. What if he forgets the cone and backs over a kid? -- LSMFT |
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Steve B wrote:
a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." I bet it came from people hitting parked vans and wailing to the judge that it was improperly parked and marked. Here's yer check. That is, if the insurance company didn't buy them off to settle. Or someone struck their knee on the bumper and wailed that the van was improperly parked and marked. Probably the same guy that ran into the parked van. It is also so supervisors can easily find corporate vehicles and verify that they are on site and working. That is the supervisors who are not off drinking, gambling, sleeping, or spending time at home during work hours. You should know by now that we do have some incredibly stupid regulations, almost all based on incredibly stupid people doing incredibly stupid things. Warning on toaster: DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE WHILE SHOWERING. That sort of thing. These are not regulations. They are company rules. |
Cable Company Vans and Orange Cones
Careful! Obama will have every driver in the USA putting
down cones. We'll all have to wear helmets, also. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "A. Baum" wrote in message ... A good habit. |
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"LSMFT" wrote in message ... John Grabowski wrote: a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well. Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. What if he forgets the cone and backs over a kid? -- LSMFT Worse yet, what's the penalty for bringing back a cone with tire tracks on it? Steve |
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"DerbyDad03" wrote in message ... a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." For atleast 40 years it has been the policy of the local telephone company that when the service truck is parked it must have the cone behind it. Even when one was parked in a grocery store parking lot, it had the cone behind it. Not sure of the reason, but it must be there by the company policy, not a state or federal law. |
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"DerbyDad03" wrote But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." Company rules usually say to do a safety thing 100% of the time. It removes judgment by the driver as to when and how it should be deployed and the potential for error. Simple safety habit. |
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You have to look for kids behind the truck to pick up your cone.
"DerbyDad03" wrote in message ... But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." |
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On 2/3/2011 4:51 PM, mm wrote:
On Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:38:03 -0500, "John Grabowski" wrote: a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well. Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. In theory, I should, we all should, check behind my car every time I leave. Now most of the kids in the n'hood who don't have the instinct not to play behind cars have been killed already. But there is always a chance a new kid will move in and wander from house to house, driveway to driveway until he finds a tail pipe that appeals to him. I walk around and check the flaps and control surfaces before I drive off. :-) TDD |
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On 2/3/2011 9:33 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
? "DerbyDad03" wrote But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." Company rules usually say to do a safety thing 100% of the time. It removes judgment by the driver as to when and how it should be deployed and the potential for error. Simple safety habit. Hey Ed didn't you have a bad fall recently? We've been hit with ice and snow again and I'm staying out of the driveway. :-) TDD |
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On Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:18:30 -0600, The Daring Dufas
wrote: On 2/3/2011 4:51 PM, mm wrote: On Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:38:03 -0500, "John Grabowski" wrote: a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well. Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. In theory, I should, we all should, check behind my car every time I leave. Now most of the kids in the n'hood who don't have the instinct not to play behind cars have been killed already. But there is always a chance a new kid will move in and wander from house to house, driveway to driveway until he finds a tail pipe that appeals to him. I walk around and check the flaps and control surfaces before I drive off. :-) My convertible top has flaps now, but they just flap around. Nothing to check. TDD |
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On 2/3/2011 10:30 PM, mm wrote:
On Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:18:30 -0600, The Daring Dufas wrote: On 2/3/2011 4:51 PM, mm wrote: On Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:38:03 -0500, "John Grabowski" wrote: a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well. Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. In theory, I should, we all should, check behind my car every time I leave. Now most of the kids in the n'hood who don't have the instinct not to play behind cars have been killed already. But there is always a chance a new kid will move in and wander from house to house, driveway to driveway until he finds a tail pipe that appeals to him. I walk around and check the flaps and control surfaces before I drive off. :-) My convertible top has flaps now, but they just flap around. Nothing to check. The ladder on top of my van was bouncing around yesterday. :-) TDD |
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On Feb 3, 4:38*pm, "John Grabowski" wrote:
a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. *They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. *The phone company does this as well. *Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. Re-read my post: 1 - "I see a cable company van *backed* into their driveway. 2 - "Next to the passenger side *front* bumper is an orange hazard cone." The van had no place to go but *forward*. The cone was in front of the truck. |
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On Feb 3, 9:22*pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote: Careful! Obama will have every driver in the USA putting down cones. We'll all have to wear helmets, also. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus *www.lds.org . "A. Baum" wrote in message ... A good habit. "Obama will have every driver in the USA putting down cones" Dr. Peter Venkman: [points in baby's face] You're short, your bellybutton sticks out too far, and you're a terrible burden on your poor mother. |
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On Feb 3, 10:38*pm, "Josepi" wrote:
You have to look for kids behind the truck to pick up your cone. "DerbyDad03" wrote in message ... But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." "You have to look for kids behind the truck to pick up your cone. " Re-read my post: 1 - "I see a cable company van *backed* into their driveway. 2 - "Next to the passenger side *front* bumper is an orange hazard cone." The van had no place to go but *forward*. The cone was in front of the truck. |
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On 2/3/2011 8:22 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
Careful! Obama will have every driver in the USA putting down cones. We'll all have to wear helmets, also. It won't be BeeHO, it will be some bureaucratic wonk in the Department of Transportation who come up with such a silly regulation that has the power of law which means a government agent can kill you and take your stuff if you refuse to comply. TDD |
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"The Daring Dufas" wrote Hey Ed didn't you have a bad fall recently? We've been hit with ice and snow again and I'm staying out of the driveway. :-) TDD Yes, I did. Scary to lay on the ground after hitting your head and not being able to move. Took a few seconds before I knew I was still functioning. It was still snowing/sleeting at the time and I did not realize how slippery the ice under it was. I seem to be recovering OK though. |
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On 2/4/2011 4:56 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
? "The Daring Dufas" wrote Hey Ed didn't you have a bad fall recently? We've been hit with ice and snow again and I'm staying out of the driveway. :-) TDD Yes, I did. Scary to lay on the ground after hitting your head and not being able to move. Took a few seconds before I knew I was still functioning. It was still snowing/sleeting at the time and I did not realize how slippery the ice under it was. I seem to be recovering OK though. Glad you're OK and keep looking for any ill effects, I have some lasting problems from a bad fall. You never know, I don't bounce as well as I did 40 ears ago. :-) TDD |
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"mm" wrote in message ... On Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:38:03 -0500, "John Grabowski" wrote: a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well. Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. In theory, I should, we all should, check behind my car every time I leave. Now most of the kids in the n'hood who don't have the instinct not to play behind cars have been killed already. But there is always a chance a new kid will move in and wander from house to house, driveway to driveway until he finds a tail pipe that appeals to him. The OP said the truck was "backed" into the driveway. Bob-tx |
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On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 07:47:59 -0600, "Bob-tx" No Spam no contact
wrote: "mm" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:38:03 -0500, "John Grabowski" wrote: a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." *The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the van before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well. Apparently there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a phone company truck backing up. In theory, I should, we all should, check behind my car every time I leave. Now most of the kids in the n'hood who don't have the instinct not to play behind cars have been killed already. But there is always a chance a new kid will move in and wander from house to house, driveway to driveway until he finds a tail pipe that appeals to him. The OP said the truck was "backed" into the driveway. Oh, yeah. :-( They must be there to tell him to look in front of the truck then, instead of pulling out with his eyes closed. (I can be almost wrong, but never totaally wrong.) Bob-tx |
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Just imagine the next protest that BeeHO's guys and gals do.
Global warming protest, for example. And all the hybrid cars parked on the street for the rally, each with an orange cone by the back corner. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "The Daring Dufas" wrote in message ... On 2/3/2011 8:22 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote: Careful! Obama will have every driver in the USA putting down cones. We'll all have to wear helmets, also. It won't be BeeHO, it will be some bureaucratic wonk in the Department of Transportation who come up with such a silly regulation that has the power of law which means a government agent can kill you and take your stuff if you refuse to comply. TDD |
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On 2/3/2011 3:31 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They hadn't moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most of the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the finishing touches on the repairs. So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable company van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at least a car's length off of the street. Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone. Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the street as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area, please be careful." But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey area. "If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period." It was the LAW where I worked. Every company vehicle had a set of cones. Cones had to be put out whenever the vehicle was parked. The only exception was when the vehicle was brought back and parked in it's spot at the end of the day. Failure to comply could result it suspension without pay and did on a few occasions as I recall. It was strictly a safety measure. The driver was forced to look in front and behind the vehicle before moving. I've seen empty parking spots with cones at either end. Someone was in a hurry and took off without them. It was a pain in the ass but when you think about it if it prevented one kid from being run over then it was worth it. LdB |
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"DerbyDad03" wrote "Makes you walk around the truck / van, check for any hazards, etc" No it doesn't. The ony thing it *makes* me do is walk to the cone and pick it up. Anything else I do while retrieving the cone remains optional. But since you had to pick up the cone, good change you'd notice the dog taking a nap under the bumper anyway. Of course, your free to run it over to prove they can't make you notice and correct a problem. |
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