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Should we...
« on: April 30, 2008, 01:33:34 AM »
lower the speed limit again nation wide?  I know, I know, the 55mph limit was terrible... but we could save a bunch of gas by cutting back to 60.  I know my Suburban gets about 2.5 mpg better at 60 than at 75.  I was driving the autobahn at 135-140 kph but have cut back to a max of 130 and usually cruise at 120.

Side note -
My family went to Normandy, France to a Boy Scout campout last weekend.  Normandy was GREAT.  I have wanted to go there forever.  A side note.  I watched an Eagle Scout enlist in the Air Force while standing in front of the reflecting pool at American Cemetary just up the bluff from Omaha Beach.  I was proud to shake his hand and address him as "Airman"!  I guess I was the first senior NCO to give him an order.  I told him to remember his ceremony and make sure the every time he re-enlisted he found somewhere just as significant for his ceremony.

Back on topic (sort of) -
The speed limits in France are lower than Germany and I really cruised most of the way with the cruise control set on about 110 kph (about 67).  I made it almost 800 km before I had to fill up.  Not sure about the mileage... I'll have to do the math.  Anyway... you don't want to know what it cost me to fill up in FRANCE!  That God for our German gas coupons!  I'm gonna tell you anyway just to ruin your day...  on the highway I paid 1.50 EURO per liter.  At roughly 4 liters per gallon that's 6 Euro per gallon.  That makes it about $8.50/gallon.  I paid 158 Euro to fill up.  That's somewhere around$250.  We also spent around 55 Euro in tolls each way.  That's 110 E in tolls which is in the $160 range... but the French highways were the best I've ever driven on.  Wide and smooth as glass.  No traffic to speak of (maybe because of the tolls?) except in Paris which was a nightmare...  Eastern France from Strasbourg to Metz and on into Paris was really nice country.  Too bad the French live there, otherwise I'd be right at home there.  I expected it to look more like Germany but the farms were huge instead of chopped up small fields like here in Germany.  The terrain was rolling hills. Reminded me a lot of parts of our midwest.

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Re: Should we...
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2008, 06:08:13 AM »
I think you've just stumbled onto why trains are more popular in Europe.  I know when I went to Normandy I came in and left by train.  In fact, between trains, subways, and cheap one way airlines I don't know why I'd ever drive in Europe, unless it was just for the experience.

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Re: Should we...
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2008, 01:24:40 PM »
I'd vote no to lowering the speed limit......
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Re: Should we...
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2008, 08:32:50 PM »
"limit" it's really more of a suggestion anyway isn't it?  ;) :o
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Re: Should we...
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2008, 02:42:31 AM »
Yep, made it to Point du Hoc... quite impressive!  How in the heck did they scale those cliffs?  I can't imagine doing that under fire and then attacking and THEN having to hold out for three days against German counter-attacks.  The whole area was just so fascinating.  I kept looking out across Omaha beach and imagining the scores of ships and craft, the aircraft, shells, noise and all that.  Quite different from the peaceful soft sand and warm sunshine we enjoyed there.  We have much to be proud of.  We have much to be thankful for.  To all of those who served in WWII (all wars and all services actually) a most profound and heartfelt "Thank You!!!".  I truly think you are our "greatest generation"...


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Re: Should we...
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2008, 08:27:47 AM »

Side note -
My family went to Normandy, France to a Boy Scout campout last weekend.  Normandy was GREAT.  I have wanted to go there forever.  A side note.  I watched an Eagle Scout enlist in the Air Force while standing in front of the reflecting pool at American Cemetary just up the bluff from Omaha Beach.  I was proud to shake his hand and address him as "Airman"!  I guess I was the first senior NCO to give him an order.  I told him to remember his ceremony and make sure the every time he re-enlisted he found somewhere just as significant for his ceremony.


I have always wanted to go to Omaha Beach. I had 2 uncles that landed on that beach in the 116th. Only one made it our alive. The one that did not is buried in Cambridge England at the US WW2 Military cemetery. My mon & dad went to the 50th anniversary of D-Day in England at saw Regan give his famous speech at Normandy and later to the cemetary in Cambridge.  My mom tells me its something she will never forget. I just wish I could have went to that 50th.

I did get a chance to go to the US Militray Cemetery in Cambridge while I was there on a recent business trip to England. What a site to see........ 
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Re: Should we...
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2008, 08:59:09 AM »
I would be dead set against changing the limits, I nearly always drive at 63 mph . There are always people who are in a hurry and willing to pay to do it . They will buy gas get down the highway and cause no problems. At 55 mph they will be competing with the 5 over crowd and the self appointed speed nazis, this is a more dangerous situation. Artificially low limits led to masses of drivers with less respect for laws in general, and it became a cat and mouse game between law enforcement and the public.
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« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2008, 09:38:42 AM »
my time on earth is worth more to me than gas !
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Re: Should we...
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2008, 06:13:01 AM »
No I don't believe we should lower the speed limits.  I personally drive below the speed limit since I have very precious cargo on board at all times and pretty much have the roads to myself except the occasional passer.  If the speed limits were lower I would have to share my highways with others driving 55, no thanks.

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« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2008, 06:19:17 AM »
i always heard different speeds caused more problems , every one moving along at near same speed made for smooth travel .
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Re: Should we...
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2008, 07:47:15 PM »
Why do people look for the Government to continually regulate any/everything?

You dont want to go over 55?  Get in the slow lane outta the way.