Old 08-28-12 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Barnard
I don't know if it is a regional thing or not, but old folks seem to live in utter fear of venturing into the oncoming lane to effect a pass. I have been buzzed by more old folks than any other category...even the Bubbas. Do you get that in your area too?
While working as a surveyor long ago I noticed the same thing. You could stand at the edge of the road and they would just miss you. Funny thing though... if you put a traffic cone on the side of the road, they gave it a wide berth!
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