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@mespilus
Isn't the air rank with exhaust fumes these days?
I'm no fan of suburban SUVs nor of pickup culture.
Most of the latter out here in outer north west London are driven by
parsimonious accountants who would rather subject their offspring
to the jolts of agricultural leaf springs than pay a little more
Benefit in Kind.
Today approaching an irregular 5-way roundabout, I was overtaken by
a pickup that looked like it might work for a living.
The driver coasted towards the stopline and left me a generous yard at the kerb.
Unfortunately, for both of us, I was taking the 3rd exit, about 250 degrees round,
so was drifting to his drivers side.
Quick nods of appreciation, (his window was closed due to the showery weather),
and we went our separate ways.
Thanks buddy, you're one of the better guys.