pegasus bridge Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I was rushing from one meeting to the next (35miles apart and I was already late), when I drove past an old girl who was clearly struggling, she's walking along, then suddenly hanging into the wall and swaying all over. I slow down to look bloke behind me does too, I then stop about 100 yards further on to stop and help, the **** behind me then slams the horn on his 53 plate rover 75 for a good 30 seconds as he had to wait to pass me. (He could see id stopped for her) Good job I stopped because the old girl was about to hit the floor by the time I got to her. Couldn't believe how many people slowed to have a nose but didn't bother to help. Let's hope they don't need help in the future . Ambulance was on scene in 3 mins, not sure how it turned out, but I'm glad I did my bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I would say 99% of people are good. Maybe you just got that 1% behind you. Well done for stopping and helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 well done mate, and as your actions prove not all have lost human decency, KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Most are good,unfortunately a few are just scum. I saw an old chap fall and smashed his head as he hit the pavement,i stopped the truck and rushed across the road,he was out cold for a while with a nasty cut on his temple,i helped him out along with a woman who was walking by,the ambulance and police came and while we were all there someone was leaning on their horn because my vehicle was causing a bit of a jam,all the other cars could see what was happening but this **** had a horn for christmas.The WPC said leave this to me and strolled over to have a chat,she signalled him over in his car and kept him there for a good 20 minutes chatting doing checks etc. There are just some idiots out there who expect the world to revolve around them. Well done for stopping and helping out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Like that story Welsh, proves there is a god I was watching a traffic cop documentary last night and a chap tooted at a parked car parked perfectly legally. It was an unmarked car. The copper didn't nick him but kept him for about 20 mins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 well done mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 nice one, good job you were there, to many would drive on by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Good for you the only problem with when you see someone like that the first thing that goes through my mind is have they been drinking in that case I have little sympathy for them being a non drinker as for the guy blowing his horn that is one thing that unlike other countries we tend not to use our horns that much I cannot remember the last time I used my horn other than when I see someone that I now and just give them a short toot and a wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Croc Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I was rushing from one meeting to the next (35miles apart and I was already late), when I drove past an old girl who was clearly struggling, she's walking along, then suddenly hanging into the wall and swaying all over. I slow down to look bloke behind me does too, I then stop about 100 yards further on to stop and help, the **** behind me then slams the horn on his 53 plate rover 75 for a good 30 seconds as he had to wait to pass me. (He could see id stopped for her) Good job I stopped because the old girl was about to hit the floor by the time I got to her. Couldn't believe how many people slowed to have a nose but didn't bother to help. Let's hope they don't need help in the future . Ambulance was on scene in 3 mins, not sure how it turned out, but I'm glad I did my bit. Well done PB Top man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Well done young sir ! I once helped a rather attractive MG driver with a puncture on M6 - no injury but she asked how much she owed me - spoilt it a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Well done sire, i salute you. I wonder whether the rover 75 driver could see what you were up to. Its a fact that you have to be 75 before you drive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Did you know it is an offence to toot your horn if your vehicle is stationary Well done to the OP for stopping and doing his bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodo123 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Did you know it is an offence to toot your horn if your vehicle is stationary Well done to the OP for stopping and doing his bit Probably technically correct however I've had to a couple of times when the carvan/in front starts reverseing without even looking behind them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Well done P.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Top man, there are a few gents left in the world, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Some, and together with intolerance, impatience and lack of courtesy, the proportion of those who have and those who have not is changing for the worse. Mind you, some, but not all may be due to a function of age on my part - a right Victor Meldrew in the making! But it is kind of difficult to accept that what today is becoming the norm, 50 years or more ago would have been considered well out of order. Well done PB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g fletch Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 i think you have answered your own question,good on you mate,as for him well.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Well done sire, i salute you. I wonder whether the rover 75 driver could see what you were up to. Its a fact that you have to be 75 before you drive one. I have to agree. Rover 75 = miserable old boy. This should be recognised as a statement of fact. Rover 25 (not the sporty one) = foreign Rover 25 (the sporty one) = chav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinggun Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I have to agree. Rover 75 = miserable old boy. This should be recognised as a statement of fact. Rover 25 (not the sporty one) = foreign Rover 25 (the sporty one) = chav To be fair rover drivers have to hurry before it breaks down again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbietherimmer Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I was rushing from one meeting to the next (35miles apart and I was already late), when I drove past an old girl who was clearly struggling, she's walking along, then suddenly hanging into the wall and swaying all over. I slow down to look bloke behind me does too, I then stop about 100 yards further on to stop and help, the **** behind me then slams the horn on his 53 plate rover 75 for a good 30 seconds as he had to wait to pass me. (He could see id stopped for her) Good job I stopped because the old girl was about to hit the floor by the time I got to her. Couldn't believe how many people slowed to have a nose but didn't bother to help. Let's hope they don't need help in the future . Ambulance was on scene in 3 mins, not sure how it turned out, but I'm glad I did my bit. You could have been accused of touching her up etc. Best leave folk to the police, ambulance folk. Just not worth the hassle these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) You could have been accused of touching her up etc. Best leave folk to the police, ambulance folk. Just not worth the hassle these days Do you own a 53 plate Rover 75? Edited March 23, 2014 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Some interesting responses, I was just left feeling sad for the old girl, and despondent that no one else bothered to stop, on a busy main road for someone in trouble 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Have we lost our human decency? A tragic tale here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-26705915 An amazing response here http://www.justgiving.com/KentEpic Was £1200 at lunch today, now over £14k. There are gaps, but no we haven't entirely lost our human decency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Do you own a 53 plate Rover 75? Or have you been accused of touching up an auld gimmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Do you own a 53 plate Rover 75? Or have you been accused of touching up an auld gimmer? Who? 'Robbie the rimmer' Surely not.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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