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I Waited to Post This |
76-914 |
Nov 16 2020, 06:27 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,505 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Never let it be said Cops ain't people too. I should back up a bit to drive home my point. A short while back I hit the Ortega Hiway to get rid of a case of Cabin Fever. It was a week day with little traffic but what traffic there was, was going slowly. I also noticed a lack of passing lanes so I settled in for leisurely scenic drive. When I arrived In San Juan Capistrano I ordered to go at Carl's Jr, removed the top and sat under an oak tree while eating lunch. The return trip was no faster. In fact it was slower with a white van in front of me. Since I couldn't see what was in front of him I kept a safe distance behind. About 5 miles into the return route I saw a group of MC's approaching from behind. I didn't want to kill their joy so I hugged the right side allowing them ample room to safely pass me. Another 5-6 miles down the road they all peeled off, except 2, into the Nat'l Forest entrance. I afforded them the same courtesy yet they didn't pass either. They could see what traffic lay ahead and with the noticeable lack of passing zones (I saw only one the entire way) they remained behind. I continued to hug the right side just incase they decided to make a run for it. When we approached Carriso Village I dropped down to the posted 45mph speed limit thinking they would surely pass me now but they didn't. The Van in front of me began to slow about 30 seconds later and now we were really lagging behind. The Van finally turned off the Hiway about a block west of the Devils Kitchen and I could finally see a gap in traffic but I was approaching the Forest Rangers office which usually has a visiting cop. So I kept it at 45mph. After passing the Rangers Station I saw it was clear for a short distanceand decided to see if these 2 MC's still wanted to hang out on my rear bumper as they had for the past 30 minutes. I was still in the 45mph zone but it was clear sailing ahead so I punched. I hit 80 before letting off as I'd caught up the caravan of cars again. I looked in my rear view and saw the 2 MC's had punched it hard trying to catch up with me. They must have been day dreaming when I hit it and were now catching up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) The remaining cars in front of me had begun to push it a bit so we all traveled down the mountain in tow. Nothing dangerous but certainly spirited. At the base I turned right on Lake Elsinor Dr? and maintained the posted 45mph speed limit hugging the right side as before thinking surely the 2 MC's would pass me now but they continued on as before; hugging my rear bumper. It was difficult to determine how close they were as I'd recently had my windows tinted and had the rear "very" tinted to block out those SUV's and Truck's headlights at a stop. Another few miles down the road I entered the left turn lane which takes you by the airport with the Parachute Jump School. The 2 MC's continued straight ahead and it was then that I noticed those 2 MC's were Riverside County Sheriff's. They waved as they continued on and probably did not notice I had just shit myself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Any other day and I'd have gotten my ass written up by one, no two, angry cops. What good sports they were. Or were they? Maybe they didn't want to mess with the paperwork or perhaps off duty. I'll never know but I wonder what went through their minds when I punched it hard right in front of them. Who knows? Maybe they liked 914's or had thoughts of how well I had driven before my 8 second lapse of sanity when I punched it. I'll never know but one thing is for sure. The Riverside County Sheriff's dep't is getting a donation from me for their Christmas Charity Drive this year. They could have easily docked my checkbook mightily but did not. Never let it be said that Cops don't have a sense of humor or fair play. Oh, why did I wait to post this. Had I posted it on the day it happened some prick or bored desk sergeant could have guessed who they were and I wasn't going to let that happen after my Big Break. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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Mikey914 |
Nov 16 2020, 06:34 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,671 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Consider yourself lucky, the sun moon and stars aligned and for whatever reason you were given a pass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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Freezin 914 |
Nov 16 2020, 06:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 865 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Happy to read this, a great little story. We need some happy stories in the world right now. Thank you for posting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Ansbacher |
Nov 16 2020, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
This looks like an important post, but I just cannot read it in non-paragraph form. Can it be reformatted, please? Not being a wise guy, just visually impaired.
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Cairo94507 |
Nov 16 2020, 07:16 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,783 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes, indeed police are human and they realize when a driver is normally a good driver who obeys the laws and is considerate of other drivers. I suspect these two "motors" were behind you long enough to realize you were a safe, courteous driver and chose to ignore your 10 seconds of fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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914werke |
Nov 16 2020, 07:30 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,085 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I looked in my rear view and saw the 2 MC's had punched it hard trying to catch up with me. They must have been day dreaming when I hit it and were now catching up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Perhaps, A roll on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) , but if they were astride the new BMW's & punched HARD theyd have no trouble with a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
Big Len |
Nov 16 2020, 07:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,747 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Good story, love a happy ending.
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MM1 |
Nov 16 2020, 07:50 PM
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914 obsession continues Group: Members Posts: 608 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California |
Good read - Lady Luck was definitely your passenger that day . . .
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Coondog |
Nov 16 2020, 07:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Probably coming back from training in Orange County. Last thing they wanted to do was interrupt the great ride they were having.
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914Toy |
Nov 16 2020, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 12-November 17 From: Laguna beach Member No.: 21,596 Region Association: Southern California |
You have a gift in writing interesting stuff which is easy to read - you earned the happy outcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Nacho |
Nov 16 2020, 08:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None |
Consider yourself lucky, the sun moon and stars aligned and for whatever reason you were given a pass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) It's funny you say that because we are currently in "King Tide" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Nacho |
euro911 |
Nov 17 2020, 02:42 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/call me.gif) I just called the Riverside Sheriff's office and asked about the matter. They said they want to know who your are, Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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rhodyguy |
Nov 17 2020, 01:46 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
As you were driving in a civilized manner and made the move in a safe fashion they prob decided to cut you some slack.
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orthobiz |
Nov 17 2020, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Sounds like an episode of The Californians on SNL
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ConeDodger |
Nov 17 2020, 04:30 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,596 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I once got two breaks in one day. Before I retired, I worked at Stanford and lived where I live now near Tahoe. I had agreed to bring a part to a guy in Sacramento for a guy who lived in Reno. We put it in my truck and left it there for the week I was at work. On Friday, I drove from Stanford to Rocklin where the guy lived, dropped off the part and headed for home. By now though, it was 11pm. As I reentered the freeway, there was a car right on my bumper so I kicked it down and put some space between us. Then, the unmarked car that had been riding my ass lit me up. He asked for the usual paperwork and then told me he was following me because he saw me driving slowly through a neighborhood in Rocklin and then put something in the back of my truck. He asked if I was stealing parts? I explained that there was nothing in the back of my truck because what I had done was to drop off a part to a guy who's house I didn't know as a favor to a guy who I did know in Reno. "well, a good deed shouldn't be punished so I'm going to let you go with a warning." "don't get so frisky on the on ramps." "I see your SCCA sticker on the topper!" We laughed and I headed for home.
Once home, within a mile of the house, I punched it going up a hill (mountain) and when I went to pull in to the gate at our community a SUV lit me up, unmarked again. He again checked the paperwork and asked me where I was coming from. I told him Stanford and he said, "that explains the name tag and scrubs." He said it would be a shame for me to get in an accident after driving 4 hours to get home so I should be more careful. He then hit some button in the squad to open my gate. I thought show off! |
914_teener |
Nov 17 2020, 07:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,200 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/call me.gif) I just called the Riverside Sheriff's office and asked about the matter. They said they want to know who your are, Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) They were wondering who would put a Japaneese motor in that old German car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) What I want to know is who was drivng an Arctic Silver Cayman R past me on the 71 on that long stretch of highway between Congress Arizona and Aguila AZ? This last Sunday afternoon....leading a pack of motorcycles. Hijack over.....carry on. |
914-300Hemi |
Nov 17 2020, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,356 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
Glad to hear that you didn’t get a ticket and it must have been tense to have the cops follow you all that distance.
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mbseto |
Nov 17 2020, 10:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
Just out of curiosity, if you send them a donation will you send a note telling them why?
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cali914 |
Nov 18 2020, 10:26 AM
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cali914 Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Berkeley Ca. Member No.: 5,934 Region Association: Northern California |
Kent the sound of the suby engine saved you. LOL I used to have a s2000 with an ls1 and never got pulled over. I w not to a car show one day and talked to a lot of owners that had s2ks and they all had been pulled over. They told me the reason I had not been pulled over was I was a old black guy driving this car hahahahahaha. True story.
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76-914 |
Nov 18 2020, 12:07 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,505 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
This looks like an important post, but I just cannot read it in non-paragraph form. Can it be reformatted, please? Not being a wise guy, just visually impaired. Ansbacher I edited it and then pressed complete edit and it went back to it's original form. Sorry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) |
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