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mailman · 28 September 2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I did!! The mirror refused to look back at me!!

Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the baldest of them all

wonghonchung · 28 September 2006, 10:18 AM

I only feel safe when I'm back home in Singapore, as well as in Tokyo. I feel that Toronto has gotten worse ever since I arrived here from Singapore, I feel that I cannot be in 90% of Toronto once it gets dark. The only area I would be outside after dark by myself is Yorkville, but even then, there's plenty of nutcases hanging around. I go to a lot more areas at night, but only with friends, and even then I still don't feel very safe. I live in the suburbs (Mississauga), and don't feel safe at night either.

steve-o · 28 September 2006, 10:41 AM

I'm feeling safe...with this under my belt. (less the light of course)

mailman · 28 September 2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by steve-o

I'm feeling safe...with this under my belt. (less the light of course)

Don't let JJ see that sticking out of your belt

C.J. · 28 September 2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by steve-o

I'm feeling safe...with this under my belt. (less the light of course)

Try a Streamlight M-3

MUCH more comfortable

C.J. · 28 September 2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Don't let JJ see that sticking out of your belt

Mark · 28 September 2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Very safe and proud to live in a country that doesn't embrace the gun culture. Not knocking the US per se, but up here if you flip someone off in the car after they cut you off, you don't have to worry about being shot at.

My Version of that ...

Very safe and proud to live in a country that embraces the gun culture. Not knocking Canada per se, but down here if you attempt a crime agaist my family or I, you will have to worry about being shot dead.

amanda · 28 September 2006, 12:47 PM

Melbourne is pretty safe, but as with most cities - you are best to be sensible about when and where you go at night. I walk to and from work everyday, sometimes home in the dark at night - makes me walk faster for sure! usually there's lots of people about tho.

dman · 28 September 2006, 12:50 PM

Not safe at all, just last week I tripped over an uneven sidewalk and almost fell. I was terrified for minutes on end. What is this world coming to?

I try to steer away from areas that I deem not safe, so I stay home most of the time.

JJ Irani · 28 September 2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Don't let JJ see that sticking out of your belt

JJ Irani · 28 September 2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rev

My Version of that ...

Very safe and proud to live in a country that embraces the gun culture. Not knocking Canada per se, but down here if you attempt a crime agaist my family or I, you will have to worry about being shot dead.

Fair enough, I guess. Family comes FIRST!!

SWOS · 28 September 2006, 11:13 PM

here in Kuwait its more than safe i can wear my Rollie anywhere anytime .. i can even draw like 1000KD (which is around 3000$ USD) from an ATM at 4 am..

I even sometimes leave my car on when i go to grab something quickly from a grocery..

astcell · 28 September 2006, 11:58 PM

When I was stationed in Thailand a buddy and I went downtown in Phuket. At 3am on Saturday we walked into a convenience store and he got a beer. He paid for it and opened it, taking a sip, then offering a sip to the cute cashier. We walked outside, open beer, and walked literally down the center line of the road. As we walked by a traffic cop we waved at him and he waved back, smiling. My friend said, "Haha, and we call AMERICA a free country!" as we toasted the officer.

I think some countries can do that because they put more weight on personal responsibility instead of expecting the government to fill their needs.

29 September 2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

When I was stationed in Thailand a buddy and I went downtown in Phuket. At 3am on Saturday we walked into a convenience store and he got a beer. He paid for it and opened it, taking a sip, then offering a sip to the cute cashier. We walked outside, open beer, and walked literally down the center line of the road. As we walked by a traffic cop we waved at him and he waved back, smiling. My friend said, "Haha, and we call AMERICA a free country!" as we toasted the officer.

I think some countries can do that because they put more weight on personal responsibility instead of expecting the government to fill their needs.

That's a great story... I have a similar one.

A buddy and I decided to take a trip across Canada so we signed up with a firm that gets cars from central Canada to the west coast. We ended up driving some guy's Honda Prelude (we nicknamed the 'qualude') to Vancouver. If you've ever driven across the prairie provinces, you know the Trans Canada Highway is dead flat and straight for miles and miles.

I was cruising along, likely suffering from a bit of white-line-fever, at about 170km/hr. I didn't see the RCMP car pull up behind me (which is amazing considering how flat it is out there) but when I realized it, it was too late to slow (and dangerous). My heart went into my throat as they pulled out to pass us. As they drew even with us, they smiled and waved, and kept on going, pulling away slowly.

THAT was very cool. I guess they figured on a pancake flat highway that is straight for more than 100 miles, we were okay.

29 September 2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

That's a great story... I have a similar one.

A buddy and I decided to take a trip across Canada so we signed up with a firm that gets cars from central Canada to the west coast. We ended up driving some guy's Honda Prelude (we nicknamed the 'qualude') to Vancouver. If you've ever driven across the prairie provinces, you know the Trans Canada Highway is dead flat and straight for miles and miles.

I was cruising along, likely suffering from a bit of white-line-fever, at about 170km/hr. I didn't see the RCMP car pull up behind me (which is amazing considering how flat it is out there) but when I realized it, it was too late to slow (and dangerous). My heart went into my throat as they pulled out to pass us. As they drew even with us, they smiled and waved, and kept on going, pulling away slowly.

THAT was very cool. I guess they figured on a pancake flat highway that is straight for more than 100 miles, we were okay.

Why were you going so slow?

29 September 2006, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Why were you going so slow?

It was a Honda Prelude and it topped out not much past 170.

Unlike my superior German car, which I have found is governed to 220km/hr. I've read on my VeeDub forum that with the governor removed, it'll comfortably cruise at 260km/hr.

Damn government.

JJ Irani · 29 September 2006, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Why were you going so slow?

View Poll Results: I feel...
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28 September 2006, 10:41 AM	#33
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	I'm feeling safe...with this under my belt. (less the light of course) __________________

28 September 2006, 12:50 PM	#39
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Not safe at all, just last week I tripped over an uneven sidewalk and almost fell. I was terrified for minutes on end. What is this world coming to? I try to steer away from areas that I deem not safe, so I stay home most of the time. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

28 September 2006, 10:18 AM	#32
wonghonchung Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 148	I only feel safe when I'm back home in Singapore, as well as in Tokyo. I feel that Toronto has gotten worse ever since I arrived here from Singapore, I feel that I cannot be in 90% of Toronto once it gets dark. The only area I would be outside after dark by myself is Yorkville, but even then, there's plenty of nutcases hanging around. I go to a lot more areas at night, but only with friends, and even then I still don't feel very safe. I live in the suburbs (Mississauga), and don't feel safe at night either.

28 September 2006, 12:47 PM	#38
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Melbourne is pretty safe, but as with most cities - you are best to be sensible about when and where you go at night. I walk to and from work everyday, sometimes home in the dark at night - makes me walk faster for sure! usually there's lots of people about tho.

28 September 2006, 11:13 PM	#42
SWOS Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Q8 Posts: 110	here in Kuwait its more than safe i can wear my Rollie anywhere anytime .. i can even draw like 1000KD (which is around 3000$ USD) from an ATM at 4 am.. I even sometimes leave my car on when i go to grab something quickly from a grocery..

28 September 2006, 11:58 PM	#43
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	When I was stationed in Thailand a buddy and I went downtown in Phuket. At 3am on Saturday we walked into a convenience store and he got a beer. He paid for it and opened it, taking a sip, then offering a sip to the cute cashier. We walked outside, open beer, and walked literally down the center line of the road. As we walked by a traffic cop we waved at him and he waved back, smiling. My friend said, "Haha, and we call AMERICA a free country!" as we toasted the officer. I think some countries can do that because they put more weight on personal responsibility instead of expecting the government to fill their needs.

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