It helps to be a retired cop - Page 2

pwd72s · 07-08-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

I'm still not understanding why it helped to be a retired cop.

I was expecting to read that he got busted doing 150 but was let go with a warning.

Am I missing something?

"professional courtesy" exists in all professions...

VaSteve · 07-08-2011, 01:55 PM

It wasn't a good idea for Ryan Dunn to drive triple digits in the middle of the night but because this was a Mustang I guess it was OK?

Danny_Ocean · 07-08-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pwd72s

Me? I'm just an old guy who uses a Bullitt Mustang to get to the pool hall & back...

When you park, do you back in the nearest spot to the door?

pwd72s · 07-08-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny_Ocean

When you park, do you back in the nearest spot to the door?

Usually...near the door closest to my favorite table. It's only a Ford, after all. Actually, this spot is usually well protected...between the door & Jim's Van. Customer parking only back there...others get towed.

pwd72s · 07-08-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VaSteve

It wasn't a good idea for Ryan Dunn to drive triple digits in the middle of the night but because this was a Mustang I guess it was OK?

Didn't say I'd do this, did I? Evidently, this guy was a better driver than Ryan Dunn? Police training, you know.

Or, didn't drive drunk? That may have had a bearing on Dunn's accident...

Danny_Ocean · 07-08-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pwd72s

Usually...near the door closest to my favorite table. It's only a Ford, after all. Actually, this spot is usually well protected...between the door & Jim's Van. Customer parking only back there...others get towed.

Do you turn around and take a quick glance at the car as you walk toward the pool hall?

pwd72s · 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny_Ocean

Do you turn around and take a quick glance at the car as you walk toward the pool hall?

Never...it's a fugging FORD, for chrissakes. Right now, it's sitting in the garage, front end covered with bugs. It's wash/wax can wait...I mowed the lawn today instead.

I mean, it's nothing as exotic as say, a 928...or a well sorted 944.

So, nope...I just pop the trunk, remove our cue cases, our espresso thermos, the water bottle, and go in to play.

Really, there are quite a few pool halls in Florida...you should go into one some day. They're great places to study human nature. Just walk in with a cue case, lay a few hundreds on the rail of the table, and say: "I'll give anyone here the 8." You might also wear a T shirt with a fish on it...

Danny_Ocean · 07-08-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pwd72s

So, nope...I just pop the trunk, remove our cue cases, our espresso thermos, the water bottle, and go in to play.

If wearing a hat, do you give it the "cowboy salute" (two fingers lightly tapping the brim) as you walk away?

pwd72s · 07-08-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny_Ocean

If wearing a hat, do you give it the "cowboy salute" (two fingers lightly tapping the brim) as you walk away?

I got a one finger salute...just for you, Danny.

Danny_Ocean · 07-08-2011, 05:26 PM

Do you own one of these?

strupgolf · 07-08-2011, 05:50 PM

158 in a Bullitt Mustang is really great. I had no idea they were that fast. But it is one fine looking car, a real sleeper.

Danny_Ocean · 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pwd72s

The poster will remain anonymous, but yeah...retired cop.

Here's the thread (you might have to sign up to read it). "SlickRick" is the poster. 47 y/o. Lives in Palmetto, GA:

158mph! - IMBOC

Still not sure where the "retired cop" advantage arises...

ZLP · ZLP's Garage

Somebody went 158mph, wow......

Z-man · Z-man's Garage

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Originally Posted by ZLP

Somebody went 158mph, wow......

Yep. ** yawn **

The alleged retired cop should know better... tsk tsk.

Aren't there race tracks up on Washington state where folks can get their jollies off in a venue where high speeds is not an issue? I bet they even let in Mustangs....

Just sayin'
-Z-man.

motion · 07-08-2011, 08:50 PM

My old F-car did 190 or so. Girls always thought it was the new Mustang, since it had a horse on the hood. LMAO! 220.... now that's impressive. 158, not so much. Most of my bikes will do that.

Danny_Ocean · 09:02 PM

168 in my Pantera (FL Turnpike) before I let off (the bike I was "racing" let off @ 140 or so). The Italian tuna can was rattling like Katherine Hepburn's head in a helicopter and I could feel the front end getting light (didn't have a front splitter/spoiler). (And I'm not even a retired cop!).

Heel n Toe · 01:02 AM

dreaded double post... got some reset message, hit "back," and sent the reply again.

Heel n Toe · 07-09-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

I'm still not understanding why it helped to be a retired cop.

I was expecting to read that he got busted doing 150 but was let go with a warning.

Am I missing something?

Who knows?

That's just what Paul titled the thread... maybe he thought it helped because the guy had some experience at the wheel of a heavy car going in a straight line.

mattdavis11 · 07-09-2011, 03:48 AM

2am, 158mph, retired cop. One man thinking he's above the law. Sounds like being intoxicated to me. The proper authorities ought to locate, jail and permanently remove any retirement benefits for being a dump a$$. That ought to fix his wagon. However, I'd be willing to bet there is a recidivist in this ex-law enforcement officer, just never been caught.

silverwhaletail · 07-09-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by widebody911

Pix/video or it didn't happen.

I posted a pic of my speedometer once (taken by my wife) at 165 (or so) and Mustang Paul yelled "BS" because he didn't think that the tach was in the right place...

(V12's don't need big RPM's to go real fast)