Blackpool Omskirk Needs A Soundtrack

mgbgt · Nov 17, 2023

matt#4801 said: ↑

Bloody nora! That is just crazy, especially if nothing was said about him doing that. I mean you can't go on the phone whilst driving a car here so, driving a train forget it!

You have got to love Wonderwall, though it would have to be a real of a wonderwall to crash into at 150mph!

They are brilliant, gave me a good laugh! Though I think I'd have to keep the AWS on: I mean the pings would add to the beat!

I suppose you have to balance those last points out with that if you are tired or feeling drowsy you just should be driving in the first place as Jack rightfully says. For example, if it were found that an incident occurred and management had said 'oh play some music to keep you awake', and it were found that the music obscured an AWS warning, that leads to a very sticky situation. Again coffee is never drunk to keep us awake, as if we are feeling sleepy it's a case of not driving in the first place.

Fair enough, though in the 80s the TV I watched had theme tunes more like this:

or this:

Though I suppose that is a matter of personal preference (and a great chance for nostalgia) and see sort of what you mean, I think. Also music is strictly prohibited whilst driving here, which you would have been able to gather if you had read posts above yours.
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My dad absolutely loves minder, I am just a bit too young to have watched these back when they were new. Also I f you didn’t already know you can watch it on bbc four I think it is. I would imagine you know the Sweeney too and I think that’s on bbc four too. I’ll double check to make sure I have got the channel right!

RobertSchulz · Nov 17, 2023

RobertSchulz said: ↑

Imagine something like this in the cab, when you turned safety systems off:

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And I forgot, he's dancing to "Stayin' Alive".

steamylocoman · Nov 17, 2023

Usually when I play TSW I listen to heavy metal or Rock or rap or just an shuffle playlist

SD40Australia · Nov 17, 2023

RobertSchulz said: ↑

That's the theory, like car drivers shall behave exactly the same and stick to the same rules like did in the practical examen. But reality is different. People do what they want (either intentionally or accidentally), because noone controls them. How would any company or even government department could control whether a driver is sleepy or not?

To even bring a mechanism in charge to control would probably be way too cost-efficient. So they would get rid of it in the next tax year.

Theory / Practice - Two completely different things. And of cause the human (or even technical) factor of failure. Noone will ever give 100% guarentee to a driver's health condition. That's sad but true. Reality is prone for errors. Always was, always will be.
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Yes drivers have to push through. Unfortunately circadian rhythm is difficult.

The worst time can be from 3am-6am and also late afternoon.

SD40Australia · Nov 17, 2023

I wonder does anyone have recommendations for great 80s music for Blackpool/Preston areas?

I found this but not sure if it suits as good as Professionals or Goodies above.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6pD5moMSwf8nCBc0k7tnMs?si=IntIiwgPRlODLUFupHpBUg

Spikee1975 · Nov 17, 2023

SD40Australia said: ↑

I wonder does anyone have recommendations for great 80s music for Blackpool/Preston areas?

I found this but not sure if it suits as good as Professionals or Goodies above.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6pD5moMSwf8nCBc0k7tnMs?si=IntIiwgPRlODLUFupHpBUg
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Well, The Cure would fit perfectly, with Robert Smith being from Blackpool.

matt#4801 · Nov 17, 2023

Gilly said: ↑

That is one! Front and back cover, proper book!!
Mines on my 'retro' shelf on my bookcase, in amongst my old Panini albums, a few viz's, old footy programs to mention but a few!
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I really 'ought to go and see if it's up there really, I do dread to think what sort of condition it'll be in though!

mgbgt said: ↑

My dad absolutely loves minder, I am just a bit too young to have watched these back when they were new. Also I f you didn’t already know you can watch it on bbc four I think it is. I would imagine you know the Sweeney too and I think that’s on bbc four too. I’ll double check to make sure I have got the channel right!
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Yes, a great show! That would be nice to watch it again after quite a few years. Actually it may be on that Britbox thing too.

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