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What’s the difference between traffic circles and roundabouts. That may be my problem.
jmonroe
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Thanks, it’s nice to know I don’t have a problem and don’t you dare come back with a wise crack about that. 😫
jmonroe
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
https://www.ofallon.org/street-division/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-a-traffic-circle-and-a-roundabout
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Based on that explanation I’ve used both and I still don’t like either of them.
jmonroe
Neither have I. Not many roads you can make left turns anyway!
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The biggest problem I see is drivers asleep when the green flashing arrow starts up, and then he finally moves and the other cars are slow to get going, and only 3 cars get through on the advanced green light when 5 or 6 could get through.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Then I got this email this morning, supposedly with his name on it....is this a scam?
From: JOHN DOE
Hi, how are you doing today?
Sorry to bother you so early but i need your assistance.
Please get back to me as soon as you can
JOHN
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
We used to have 2 “rotaries “ here which were basically a roundabout on steroids, being much larger in diameter and which allowed for drivers to maintain higher speed within the circle. The main problem was that unlike roundabout rules where traffic in the circle has the right of way, drivers treated every entry point as a place to do the dreaded “one on one” if there was congestion and so just created more congestion by stopping within the circle to let some else in.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Based on that explanation I’ve used both and I still don’t like either of them.
jmonroe
Try this....17 seconds....a 7 Circle Roundabout in England:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4iF1-UoiLw
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Whether it’s a scam or not, after 35 years, then a year not hearing from him, I would not give him a “loan”.
What’s the difference between traffic circles and roundabouts. That may be my problem.
jmonroe
Well a traffic circle is where traffic goes around in a circle and a roundabout is something that denote the approximate location of something "the place you're looking for is roundabout over there".
Seriously though there is supposed to be a difference but everything I read comparing the two pretty much is vague about the difference. Just for kicks I did a google image search on both and most of the pictures were of the same intersection.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Not giving us much to go on. Did you check the email address?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Not giving us much to go on. Did you check the email address?
I didn't. I figure the best thing to do is not to answer at all. A friend had his computer hacked and the hacker asked for $1000 for an emergency. A few people paid and thought it was him.
btw.....the reunion was in 2006, I heard from him for about a year after, but haven't hear back in over 14 years. Here is the email address with John Doe substituted for real names. Also suspicious.....the reply is to be sent to another address. My uneducated guess is a hacker got his email addresses, but wants the reply to go to an account he set up. But, what do I know? (Don't bother answering)
from: JOHN DOE jdoe at rogers.com (this is his real account)
reply-to: JOHN DOE<jdoe at gmail.com
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I’d hate like hell to be an insurance agent in that town.
jmonroe
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I’d hate like hell to be an insurance agent in that town.
jmonroe
Going through that intersection a few times a week will probably be good for maintaining good brain functioning, and may help you to avoid having to use Prevegen soon.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
asked me to tell you it's Prevagen. He's right: I checked my bottle here at home!
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I assume if you respond to email, they have something in place to try and get you to send money.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
When I arrived in Edmonton in '71 I found traffic circles (that's what they call them up there) all over the place, and got used to them pretty quickly. They really are an excellent way to move traffic, but the assumption is that those using them have opposing thumbs and an IQ above room temperature.
The ones in the UK are truly an acquired taste. Besides going "backwards," they have up to four lanes and traffic lights in the circle. That said, I survived and I'm guessing most on here would as well.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
http://calmstreetsboston.blogspot.com/2012/04/rotaries-vs-roundabouts.html
The roundabouts we have here often have 2 lanes in the circle, which can lead to all sorts of havoc. Or lanes which suddenly end and force you to exit.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I like them!!! With the right car you don't have to calm your driving much.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
after some mucking about and reading the owners manual and translating the trouble light on the unit, seemed to point to a sensor issue (the on at the bottom of the track) related to wires. So I yanked on the lights to make sure lined up, and push on the wires (that really did look pretty ratty at this point). And it worked again. A few times. Closed when we left for dinner but when we got home , was acting up again. So in the morning will mess around with them again.
But, I think it is a futile exercise. Could try to buy and install new ones but at this point might be a waste. Probably going to call the door guy and just get the opener replaced (if they are coming out anyway).
Current unit (a Craftsman) is going on 16 years old at this point. Not sure what the lifespan on one of these is, but that is longer than the original one lasted. The other open was replaced with a Liftmaster in 2018, so I think they going to be matching again soon.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Kinda like matching washers and dryers. Garages don’t like mismatched openers and will only put up with them for so long (so I’ve read recently only around 16 years). The next owners will appreciate what you’re doing for them.
jmonroe
I actually just googled and multiple sites said 10-15 years is the normal lifespan if you maintain it. So far, my maintenance has consisted of changing 1 lightbulb when it burned out. Don't think I have touched it otherwise. So figuring I got my money's worth out of it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Look on YT. I had something similar, but it just resetting the sensor on one side.
I even bought new sensors but returned them.
so if that doesn't fix it I am punting! But will make the attempt first.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Seriously, I’ve had the same issue with my door when a leaf or cobwebs block the sensor. Just cleaning it out solved the problem.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If you want to see how ruthless these guys can be watch The Puppet Master on Netflix, just 3 episodes and really an eye opener if you want to see how fraudsters work.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
But could swallowing calcium-binding protein based on jellyfish somehow benefit your human brain? Research suggests it doesn't, experts say. The apoaequorin in Prevagen likely gets digested by your stomach before any of it stands a chance of reaching your brain.
Also, there has been no tests that prove it helps with memory.
Other facts:
The group concluded that a healthy diet was the best way to get brain-boosting nutrients.
The Alzheimer's Association cautions that claims about memory-enhancing dietary supplements are mostly based on very little science.
More info: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/apoaequorin-what-to-know
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I'd wondered if Prevagen's claims had any validity.
I'll save my money. Just met with my doctor today and in US
with Medicare they do a memory test every year to assess
the state of one's abilities.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
@stickguy
May want to sell sooner than later. My SIL is thinking of buying a house so I was showing her the various tools to calculate mortgages, etc. I haven’t been following it but the mortgage rates went up over point from a year ago. Maybe I’m wrong but if they continue to rise that has to have some impact on this wild market.
When we bought the shore house the mortgage guy said we locked in right ahead of an increase and they were told to expect more. I guess it wasn’t just BS.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve