NigelMoore Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, rusty69 said: No.Mrs Rusty hasn't been there Edited accordingly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelMoore Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 23 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: Do they bring you cakes as you cruise past? Never for me, though to be fair the banks are a little too high for close communication [and you are not supposed to get too close to the top edge anyway, due to the undermining by the rabbit population]. I am told that some make a fortune from dredging the riverbed for all the lost golf balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 5 hours ago, mrsmelly said: Now that is very very true. The missus and I tuther night were trying to work out what would be our worst nightmare so called holiday. Top four on our list were One of those cruise ship monstrosoties, Las Vegas, Florida/Disney land and a golfing holiday https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/onboard-activities/goofys-sports-deck/ So three of them on the same boat would not be ideal then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/onboard-activities/goofys-sports-deck/ So three of them on the same boat would not be ideal then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 My boat was nearly seriously hit by a golf ball once. Sadly it passed through the open doors of the engine 'ole and exited via the other pair on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNev Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Personally I do not see any reason as to why cyclists should be required to purchase insurance and pay tax to ride on the road, surely it will mean that it is going to lead to those unable to afford to cycle being criminalised if caught? However, I most certainly take issue with those cyclists riding on pavements and blatantly riding through red lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevMc Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 27 minutes ago, JeffNev said: Personally I do not see any reason as to why cyclists should be required to purchase insurance and pay tax to ride on the road, surely it will mean that it is going to lead to those unable to afford to cycle being criminalised if caught? However, I most certainly take issue with those cyclists riding on pavements and blatantly riding through red lights! You could apply the same 'logic' to young drivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNev Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just now, KevMc said: You could apply the same 'logic' to young drivers That is a fair point but more people are going to be reliant on bicycles to move from A to B in cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevMc Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 38 minutes ago, JeffNev said: That is a fair point but more people are going to be reliant on bicycles to move from A to B in cities. What about outside the cities ? Distances in rural communities are a lot greater than in cities and cycling isn't always possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerra Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, JeffNev said: Personally I do not see any reason as to why cyclists should be required to purchase insurance and pay tax to ride on the road, I am not sure about the tax side of it, but a quick google shows me I can get £2,000,000 third party insurance for the princely sum of £11.20 per annum. Surely that is affordable and removes the risk of the cyclist injuring somebody and then not being able to pay for damage/compensation etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jerra said: I am not sure about the tax side of it, but a quick google shows me I can get £2,000,000 third party insurance for the princely sum of £11.20 per annum. Surely that is affordable and removes the risk of the cyclist injuring somebody and then not being able to pay for damage/compensation etc. Precisely. Other vehicle owners have to insure their vehicles. A cycle is a vehicle and is often involved in accidents and occasionaly kills people so they should be insured. Everything in life costs something and you just have to decide what you are doing with your limited resources and if a vehicle is involved then it needs insurance to protect others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Señor Chris Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jerra said: I can get £2,000,000 third party insurance for the princely sum of £11.20 per annum. Which shows that the risk is so low that making it compulsory would be completely disproportionate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, mrsmelly said: Precisely. Other vehicle owners have to insure their vehicles. A cycle is a vehicle and is often involved in accidents and occasionaly kills people so they should be insured. Everything in life costs something and yeou just have to decide what you are doing with your limited resources and if a vehicle is involved then it needs insurance to protect others. Agreed, continuing from my previous list, the following should also be insured:- 8.Skateboards 9.Prams 10.Pogo sticks 11.Kite surfers 12.Kayaks and Canoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Señor Chris said: Which shows that the risk is so low that making it compulsory would be completely disproportionate. Or proves just how affordable it is for people to take responsiblity for their vehicle and method of transport. Just now, rusty69 said: Agreed, continuing from my previous list, the following should also be insured:- 8.Skateboards 9.Prams 10.Pogo sticks 11.Kite surfers 12.Kayaks and Canoes. The difference is You Eeeeeeeeeeejut that non of those are vehicles but a bicycle is as defined by law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, mrsmelly said: The difference is You Eeeeeeeeeeejut that non of those are vehicles but a bicycle is as defined by law 13.Segways 14.Uni Cycles 15.Go-carts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Señor Chris Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 16.Golfers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, rusty69 said: 13.Segways 14.Uni Cycles 15.Go-carts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Señor Chris Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 17.Joggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Señor Chris said: 17.Joggers Still not using a vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 18.Roller skates 19.Spacehopper Edited March 15, 2018 by rusty69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Señor Chris Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 20.Lawn mowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 21. Street Luge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 22. E-Bikes at what point does an e-bike stop being a bike and become a moped that requires a license etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerra Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Señor Chris said: Which shows that the risk is so low that making it compulsory would be completely disproportionate. Only if it isn't your child who is maimed in the freak accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Jerra said: Only if it isn't your child who is maimed in the freak accident. Yes and try asking Kim Briggs kids about that. 4 minutes ago, Hudds Lad said: 22. E-Bikes at what point does an e-bike stop being a bike and become a moped that requires a license etc.? They must do know more than about 15mph or sommett iirc and there is a max power size of the motor. Google is probably your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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