Fort William Nutter?

A couple of years ago a guy pulled in beside me in a carpark,got on his phone and had a very loud conversation about effing motorhomes taking up space etc etc. I got my phone,got in the front seat with window down and started a conversation about the types of w@nkers I meet on the road,and had a good laugh about the idiot currently parked beside me,he drive away shortly after that,I'm just thankful my phone didn't ring during the conversation!
 
We parked there in June and had boy racers lapping the car park at ridiculous speeds so moved on and parked in lay-by/grass bank alongside road a few miles south.
Lidl allow overnight parking I think, down beyond Morrisons.
Good luck.
 
Carrerasax said:
We parked there in June and had boy racers lapping the car park at ridiculous speeds so moved on and parked in lay-by/grass bank alongside road a few miles south.
Lidl allow overnight parking I think, down beyond Morrisons.
Good luck.
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Thanks. In Portree on Skye now
 
Terrybill said:
I lived in France and they drive like idiots. Not crazy or anything but you can go down a road with no traffic on it for miles but you can bet your bottom dollar that some frenchie is right up your a*** but won't overtake you or drop back.
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I think it's the same with the Spanish, the Italians, the Greeks..in all the Mediterranean countries driving standards are terrible. The hot climate and heads bursting with religious clap-trap and sangria means they are volatile, irresponsible and prone to poor judgment. :banana:

Contrast with the excellent driving standards across Germany and Scandinavia.

Reminds me of the words of Sam Houston, governor of Texas at the beginning of the American Civil War:

"Let me tell you what is coming. After the sacrifice of countless millions of treasure and hundreds of thousands of lives, you may win Southern independence if God be not against you, but I doubt it. I tell you that, while I believe with you in the doctrine of states rights, the North is determined to preserve this Union. They are not a fiery, impulsive people as you are, for they live in colder climates. But when they begin to move in a given direction, they move with the steady momentum and perseverance of a mighty avalanche; and what I fear is, they will overwhelm the South."
 
I have driven in France many, many thousands of miles over many years ...

In my view the standard of driving is of a high order and greater consideration by far is given for those in camping cars ...
 
POI Admin said:
I have driven in France many, many thousands of miles over many years ...

In my view the standard of driving is of a high order and greater consideration by far is given for those in camping cars ...
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They certainly are more considerate towards bikes thats for sure and more bike aware than here. I do about 4000 miles in Europe, mainly in France most summers on the scooter and I hardly ever have any problems. They move to let you filter through and I have very few near misses. I spent 5 weeks in the summer in the UK this year on the North Yorks coast and I dont think there was a single day out on the bike I didnt have a near death experience. Its the same when you come home in the van and hit the long drag up from Dover to North Yorkshire. Way too much aggression, selfish and inconsiderate driving habits here. You really notice it when you have been away a long time.
 
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