Friday, September 3, 2010
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 16, 2010 –The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda today announced that it is offering two free tickets to the finale of the Emmy-award winning TV series So You Think You …
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By Wendy Davis Johnson
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7/16/10 02:53 PM
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My biggest frustration is the size (or lack of) of the parking bays in City Hall. I feel like I have to lose 10 pounds just to squeeze out of the tiny space when parked between two cars!.
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By Niamah
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11/17/09 03:04 PM
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533 views
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Imagine sitting at a red light on Front Street, with the many things you have to do for the day running through your mind. Suddenly you glance a green reflection out of the corner of your eye. Ah! …
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By Charline
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11/16/09 09:05 AM
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542 views
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People who park their cars too close to the end of road A and your car has to go around it to get to road B. So you go around the parked car and end up on the wrong side of the wrong just a few feet …
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By Sheena22
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11/12/09 09:13 AM
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410 views
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Paying for parking is a chore when you have kids in town. Especially young kids. You have to take them out of the car, find change, take them to the pay machine and bring them back. It's a nuisance. …
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By Deanda
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11/12/09 09:12 AM
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425 views
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As someone who likes to keep fit by running why is it that so many cars have to speed on the roads early in the morning? I run at 530am and I wonder why the cars on the roads at this time have to go …
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By Sandy1
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11/9/09 02:02 PM
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501 views
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The marked parking bays in most parking lots are way too small. Vehicles in Bermuda have gotten bigger and bigger and the parking bays have not grown to compensate.
Having small children, …
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By Twinpalms
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11/9/09 02:00 PM
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416 views
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On East Broadway opposite Ren Re there are two parking spots which is out side of Great Things parking lot that should be removed. Many time vehicles coming from spurling hill or front street are in …
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By Janissa
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11/9/09 01:57 PM
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480 views
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The most frustrating for me is to see someone moving out from a parking spot in the height of rush hour traffic, but taking all the time in the world to place seatbelt on, search through merchandise, …
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By crisy29
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11/9/09 10:10 AM
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414 views
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When motor cyclists over take on the inside and outside of your car and you're not really expecting it. Frightens the hell out of you. That really frustrates me.
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People that feel the need to overtake when clearly another vehicle is approaching on the opposite lane then try to squeeze in causing the vehicle behind them to jam brakes
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By kimberley
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11/6/09 09:39 AM
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463 views
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So I park pn Reid street outside Gibbons company. I come back to my car and there is an empty spot in front of my car. A SUV pulls up and double parks next to the empty spot and block me in at the …
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By ladylaura
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11/6/09 09:38 AM
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474 views
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The hardest thing when I come into Hamilton is finding a parking spot. I saw a spot on Saturday, I had my indicator on to reverse into it, but I had to let cars pass so I could to so. When I looked …
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By Edmund
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11/6/09 09:37 AM
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429 views
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What frustrates me is when people are inconsiderate enough to use handicap bays as "waiting/pickup zones". The spots are conveniently located so that people who aren't as mobile can have an easier …
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Reid and Queen Streets are constantly obstructed by double parked cars, police cars, bikes etc. at the Bank and Kentucky Fried Chicken. This behaviour is an indication of our serious lack of …
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By julierans
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11/2/09 08:23 AM
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487 views
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Can big cars please make room for little cars
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By Fionabeck
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11/2/09 08:22 AM
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504 views
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Why is it that if you ride a bike in Bermuda it means that you are allowed to create 2 extra lanes of traffic on both sides of the street?
Coming to work in the morning with eight lanes of …
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By djhuboo
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10/29/09 01:50 PM
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593 views
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I have the pleasure of working outside of Hamilton. During the week if I need to come into town I have to play find a parking space, ofcourse I first try the parking lots City Hall, Front Street no …
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By vfgibbons
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10/29/09 01:48 PM
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536 views
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So I just recently bought my own bike; a black people 50cc and it was my first time going to park directly in town. So as I'm driving along Reid Street I'm going really slow to make sure I will not …
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By trustme
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10/29/09 01:49 PM
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503 views
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Because of the amount of traffic in Bermuda parking has become rediculous on this little Island. I was reversing into a parking spot recently in Hamilton and a car came up behind me and drove right …
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By Monique
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10/29/09 01:50 PM
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What really grinds my gears is the lack of gratitude on our roads these days. To be more specific, when you go out of your way to let someone out of a driveway and don't even get a quick toot or hand …
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By snofers69
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10/29/09 01:51 PM
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411 views
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Imagine my surprise on Reid St. when a mom let out her two children to hold a parking space she passed; while she drove around the block.
They waved any potential parkers away, Mom comes around …
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By zaranadine9
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10/27/09 08:08 AM
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515 views
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I really find it annoying when I am driving along at a good speed and I look in my rear view mirror and a car is sitting right on my bumper. Do they think that by sitting so close to the rear of my …
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By Nicola
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10/27/09 08:07 AM
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435 views
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Parking hogs - those who managed to take up two parking spaces due to poor parking skills or too large a vehicle!
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By debra3
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10/27/09 08:05 AM
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411 views
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Finally parking made easy. I can only get into town on saturdays. I would go town and park at city hall parking lot and trying to find $1.25 for 15-20mins was a waste of money so I hardly went into …
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By Cathya
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10/27/09 08:04 AM
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398 views
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My pet peeve with drivers is the lack of use of indicators. Many people only put on their indicators after the have begun to slow for the turn or are in the turn it self. At that point the other …
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By jannap
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10/23/09 11:55 AM
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462 views
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my biggest frustration of driving in Bermuda is when people stop in the middle of the road no matter how much traffic to talk to their buddies on the side of the road. it is disrespectful of the …
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By sydney
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10/23/09 11:54 AM
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460 views
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My ultimate pet peeve especially in car parks is the size of parking spaces these days. I own a small jeep and even I have trouble most times getting in and out of my car without banging cars on …
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By bobby123
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10/23/09 11:54 AM
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Why aren't our traffic lights more synchronized on Church and Front Streets.
Entering the city from Pitt's Bay even at non peak hours can take ages.
You get through the first set at Bank of …
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By Pammy1
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10/19/09 09:25 AM
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One of the things that annoys me the most on the roads is people who double park their cars. Not only does it block anybody from coming out of their space but with the streets already pretty tight as …
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By bobby123
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10/19/09 09:22 AM
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My frustration are inconsiderate people who take up two parking bays..these are the people who should get tickets.
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By sjacks
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10/19/09 09:22 AM
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When a road is painted with big yellow crosses on it, why do people STILL stop their vehicles there??
They should stop their vehicles before or after the marked area and keep the marked area …
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By IslandGirl
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10/19/09 09:19 AM
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Do you think that their are just too many cars and not enough parking spots in Hamilton...?dah How many times do you have to drive around that circuit loop, you know...down Reid St. up Queen St., …
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By Action
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10/16/09 09:08 AM
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Some people trying to get out from a side street into traffic, don't wait to be let out by a driver at an appropriate and safe time. They simply drive out cutting off the on-coming driver who is …
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By Yvonneroach09
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10/15/09 04:13 PM
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Every morning on my way to work I encounter bikes riding in the same lane as me but travelling in the other direction. This is extremely dangerous for both them and me.
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With these new LARGE vehicles, they usually 'bogart' the roads and the parking spaces, often taking up 2 spaces. They should have to pay twice or make sure that they park in an area that fits their …
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My biggest parking frustration is getting to Bull Head to find out that you don't have enough change for parking and you resort to parking on the street and find that you don't have any parking …
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By Shirl0
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10/15/09 10:16 AM
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As a new Bermudian, I am slowly becoming used to driving on the right, extremely narrow roads and roundabouts. What I absolutely cannot get used to is how many Bermudians use their car horns to say …
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By kbhaines
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10/15/09 10:15 AM
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Today it rained - well actually poured - and as per usual - I ran out of vouchers!
I need an easypay!
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By ladylaura
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10/15/09 09:38 AM
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My most annoying habit are the people who stop in the middle of the road to talk to others on the street. I can't believe these people don't realize that everybody behind them is waiting for them to …
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By bobby123
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10/15/09 10:13 AM
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I don't know why people feel the need to double park in the road when there is open space next to the curb! People must feel it is easier to "stop and park" vs backing into a proper spot! That drives …
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Free parking is few and hard to come by. I can't stand it when I see cars parked parallel behind each other with EIGHT feet of space (yes, you read that right...EIGHT FEET OF SPACE) between one car …
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By Sheena22
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10/12/09 12:18 PM
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My biggest "Beef" with the island's roads has become evident to the twice smashed wing mirror that i have on my car.
Cars have started to come in larger and larger and unfortunately the …
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Anyone who has kids at Saltus, BHS, Berkeley or Northlands understands the pains of traffic flow in the mornings and the afternoons. St. Johns Road, Serpentine Road, Cedar Avenue is a real nightmare. …
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By sparxx
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10/9/09 05:09 PM
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Driving up Queen St. is similar to a slalom ski event! It's very frustrating trying to dodge between cars double-parked on 1 side of the street outside of KFC and cars parked on the other side of the …
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Every morning I attempt to pull out of our road onto Ord Road around 7:45am . I put the headlights on so I am more visable and I slowly inch out of our concealed road....slowly, slowly, hoping …
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By Nicola
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10/9/09 07:26 AM
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Driving around Hamilton with two kids arguing in the back of the car, then finding a parking spot, reversing in, backwards and forwards a little bit more - at last parked - Oh No! who used the last …
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By JenniC
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10/8/09 06:26 PM
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1. Driving around town looking for parking and when you finally find one realising you have no more parking vouchers left or are short on change!!!
2. Unauthorised people parking in handicap …
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By shawker
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10/8/09 06:25 PM
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366 views
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Please, please slow down when it has been pouring rain. A couple of weeks ago, I was driving in the pouring rain and a car coming in the opposite direction came speeding towards me. They had total …
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By kennkie
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10/8/09 10:26 AM
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It's bad enough when bikes create a third lane and ill-advisedly proceed head on into oncoming traffic. It's worse when doing so at night when the headlight of the oncoming thirdlane bike can be …
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Some people drive like they are just out for a Sunday afternoon drive to give the car a little run. They go below the speed limit, and it seems they are definitely not making anybody's time, or have …
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By Yvonneroach09
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10/7/09 12:13 PM
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367 views
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When parking at the airport none of the machines work and when they finally do they charge you for about 2 or 3 transactions. Ultimately you end up checking in late this really bothers me!!!!!!
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By w4c71101
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10/7/09 12:12 PM
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It's so annoying when motorist don't understand the merge rule in order to keep traffic flowing.
e.g. Instead of kind motorists allowing 12 cars from Manse road to jump the queue and stream …
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By Pammy1
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10/5/09 03:18 PM
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Im terrible about rememebering to buy a new book of vouchers after I used the last one.... and it never fails because its raining - i drive around and around and around and I finally find a spot …
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By ladylaura
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10/5/09 03:18 PM
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347 views
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Yes Please!
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By jekyme
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10/5/09 01:51 PM
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Traffic lights that work against each other most of the time rather than in sync with each other. The worst case is on Church St. West Between Queen St and Burnaby St. One set may Red and the next …
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By vedyer
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10/5/09 01:50 PM
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One thing that bugs me is during rush hour traffic at Paget lights, when the lights turn green and you are heading west - there is a WALL of bikes heading towards you who have made a third lane …
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By outerbridge
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10/3/09 04:24 PM
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I get frustrated when you are trying to overtake someone when they are going under the speed limit and they speed up just so you cannot overtake them.
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By Tianna
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10/3/09 04:23 PM
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I find it frustrating as I notice places that used to be designated for parking cars are now being made available to more and more motorcycles, taxis, or other privileged vehicles. We're being given …
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By Yvonneroach09
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10/5/09 02:11 PM
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They say there are too many cars on Bermudas roads so what is governments answer to this; they take out parking lots and bays which is really helpful for people who need to drive in Hamilton for …
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By barney
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10/5/09 02:11 PM
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Bike riders who have no consideration for others on the road. Traffic is bad enough but when ones has to put up with riders who think they are invincible and take all sorts of chances when overtaking …
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By robikate
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10/2/09 08:07 AM
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Some of the biggest parking frustrations...
When people park illegally all day and not get a parking ticket, so you try to do the same and within the 2 hours you have a parking …
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With the heavy traffic, particularly coming into Hamilton in the mornings, there are a number of bike riders who cut right across a car's front bumper or who change lanes without paying attention or …
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By robikate
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9/29/09 06:20 PM
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These CRV, Sportage, Tucson are too wide for Bermuda's roads! Either that or the drivers dont know how to drive/judge the roads. Just this past Sunday We were in our car on Harrington Hundred Road …
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By TDeSilva
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9/29/09 11:14 AM
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My biggest parking frustration is when people use up more than one spot to park. Parking is always a nightmare but it is made so much worse when people who either don't know how to park properly, or …
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Having to carry around quarters all of the time and look for them when parking the car in a lot in town. Asked for sleeves of quarters last Christmas so I could have them handy when parking in town!! …
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By missybda13
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9/28/09 12:10 PM
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Only needing to park for a short period, however, the voucher is valid for an hour!! Wasted money!!!
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By DaringAngel
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9/28/09 12:09 PM
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There are several driving frustrations. Thanks for the opportunity to vent! One: - Loud music from those cars, and now bikes. You can't even hear your radio. Second:- Those BIG SUV's KIA's , CRV's …
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By abafua
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9/28/09 12:08 PM
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i think the cards should have different smells - and the new contraption that i am hoping to win in this contest could also have a built in air freshener - pay for your parking, AND permeate your car …
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By lauracutler
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9/28/09 12:08 PM
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My worst nightmare of parking was one Saturday. I needed to quickly pick up a message on Reid Street & then make time to Devonshire. Of course there were no parking bays available & I ended up on …
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By Symark
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9/28/09 12:13 PM
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There is nothing more frustrating than eagle-eyeing a parking spot on the other side of the street - you have your indicator on to go over to grab it and someone on the inside lane hauls up and grabs …
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By Michelle
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9/28/09 12:14 PM
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When the parking vouchers first came out it seemed as if nearly every store or restaurant sold them. Today it seems as if there are only 3 or 4 locations where you can get them. What happened? Surely …
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By Gazza1973
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9/28/09 12:15 PM
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I am lucky that I am able rent a monthly parking space through my employer. On a wet and miserable Monday morning I arrived at the parking lot to discover that it was flooded. I drove around in …
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By Zalika
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9/28/09 12:16 PM
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I am often requested to sit in the car during a "quick" stop for a chore. I usually grab for the parking tickets and get scolded for trying to waste the precious tickets, when said chore is going to …
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By PhillipM
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9/28/09 12:16 PM
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One of my most frustrating parking stories is (and it has happened more than once!) You scaur the whole house for a couple of extra quarters, in random plastic cups, zip lock baggies, old purses, …
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By Veronica
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9/28/09 12:17 PM
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Living in Somerset and working in Hamilton, it seems as if I am always trying to avoid the traffic and the dreaded clamp *sounds like a disease*. When its not raining, traffic is pretty smooth and I …
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By Shoshana
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9/28/09 12:17 PM
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It was a weekday morning and all I needed to do was pick something up quickly in town. I parked and then realised I had run out of vouchers so I ran into the Crow Lane Bakery shop to buy some. By the …
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By caitlincurtis
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9/28/09 12:18 PM
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Buying a parking voucher for a full month isn't cheap. If you go on a weeks vacation, every day you're away from work you've wasted that money.
The new EasyPark is a fantastic idea, saving …
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By BDAMark
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9/28/09 12:18 PM
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Driving while talking on the cell phone is bad, but driving while texting is the worse! The only thing that beats that is texting while riding! Surely nothing can be that importatnt!
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By brian0426
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9/28/09 12:19 PM
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Arriving in town on a Saturday morning at 8:15, no more parking vouchers in the glove box, & nowhere open to buy some! I just hope that ticket lady is having coffee!
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By harriet
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9/28/09 12:20 PM
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My driving frustrations is the amount of people who park there cars on yellow lines.
E.G.
On mount Hill there are the same people who park there cars on dangerous blind corners. …
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By gtcjm2616
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9/28/09 12:20 PM
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ONE OF MY BIGGEST DRIVING FRUSTRATIONS IS WHEN I
HAVE MY WINDOWS DOWN AND LISTENING TO SOME GOOD MUSIC, THEN HERE COMES A CAR RIGHT ON MY BUMPER, MUSIC BLASTING, BASS PUMPING. THERE GOES MY …
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By brownskingirl
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9/28/09 12:21 PM
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So, I park my car at City Hall and I have three quick errands to run: Phoenix to get some lotion; Leisure Time to rent a movie; and the bank to withdraw a few dollars. I pay my $1.25 and away I go. I …
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By Sheena22
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9/28/09 12:24 PM
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One of the most frustrating things about driving in Bermuda, is the way some people spot a friend or someone they feel the sudden urge to talk to, and stop dead in their tracks on the road. They do …
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My biggest parking frustration was when I parked on front street scrapped up my $1.25 in coins to get my park n display and went shopping and when getting ready to pay for my items realised I had my …
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