Wow, that sounds terrifying. Every Tuesday, on my way to rehearsals, I have to stop for the trains when the boom gates lower, lights flash, and sirens sound. I remember thinking "Yes, yes, all right, get on with it then" and it takes me 10 minutes to drive 200 metres. Grrrrr. But at least I don't have to deal with that sort of crap.DeadPoolX wrote:You want to hear about ridiculous car accidents? Go to Houston. The drivers aren't particularly insane EXCEPT when it comes to the MetroRail. In Houston, there a rail system that traverses Main Street and other areas through downtown.
That sounds good, but... it's been the cause of more vehicular accidents in the last few years than Houston has had in decades. The reason? The MetroRail is completely SILENT and there are NO visible warning signs.
I don't know what idiot designed that thing, but it's a menace. It's made worse by the fact that in order to turn left (which is sometimes necessary) you'll have to cross the rail tracks.
Another thing that annoys me? I'm sitting down to dinner last night, and I'm just enjoying my home-made rice and chicken korma when suddenly the phone rings. Well now who could that be?
The person says "Hello, can I speak to the owner of the phone?"
That immediately makes me suspicious. I don't know this guy, he doesn't say who he is or where he's calling from. I ask "Pardon me, who is this?"
He says, "My name is Mr X and I'm calling from Vodafone and have you ever..."
I cut him off mid-sentence. "No I have not. I have a perfectly good phone and I don't need another one. Goodbye!" *click*
ARRGGGGHHHHH. Why the HELL did I pay for a silent number if it doesn't even WORK??! *mad*