4 Wheels vs. 2

[Rich]

Semi-Truck, 18 wheeler, like one of your large Lorries I think you use, but I think slightly larger over all.

Why is it called a semi (that's semeeeeeeee, by the way), is it only half a lorry?

 

[The_Doc_Man]

"Semi" because you get a full-blown truck only when you add a Semi-tractor to a trailer. Without both, you have only half a truck. Colloquial usage.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Jeez, what a (lack of) sense of humor. The REAL comment in there was about termite farts as a source of methane. The joke was, of course, that to save the environment I was suggesting we change it by removing all of the rain forests that feed the termites. Some folks just don't catch my drive-by jokes, I guess.

No apologies, folks. It was getting too grim here.

 

[Bodisathva]

Why is it called a semi (that's semeeeeeeee, by the way), is it only half a lorry?

It's sem-eye, actually and Doc's right...it's colloquial in nature. They're also called 18-Wheelers, Rigs, Tractor-Trailers, Trucks, etc. Sorry I was unclear...what English description would you understand more?



...and Doc...I LMAO on the termite farts thing. My wife is bunny-hugger, so I had to share that opinion and enjoyed every moment

 

[Brianwarnock]

Jeez, what a (lack of) sense of humor. The REAL comment in there was about termite farts as a source of methane. The joke was, of course, that to save the environment I was suggesting we change it by removing all of the rain forests that feed the termites. Some folks just don't catch my drive-by jokes, I guess.

No apologies, folks. It was getting too grim here.

Don't worry I nearly fell off my chair when i read the post, but have virtually given up posting on the 'cooler, see your last sentence above, + the constant anti American rant..

brian

 

[MrsGorilla]

Jeez, what a (lack of) sense of humor. The REAL comment in there was about termite farts as a source of methane. The joke was, of course, that to save the environment I was suggesting we change it by removing all of the rain forests that feed the termites. Some folks just don't catch my drive-by jokes, I guess.

No apologies, folks. It was getting too grim here.

I got a good laugh out of it.

 

[Rich]

I got a good laugh out of it.

I wonder why he jumped to the conclusion that nobody else did?

 

[MrsGorilla]

I wonder why he jumped to the conclusion that nobody else did?

Maybe because nobody said anything?

 

[Rich]

Maybe because nobody said anything?

Ah! an attention seeker you mean

 

[MrsGorilla]

Ah! an attention seeker you mean

I know a few others.

 

[Rich]

I know a few others.

Does one of them reside in the White House?

 

[MrsGorilla]

Does one of them reside in the White House?

Perhaps. But I was talking about here on the forum.

 

[Rich]

Perhaps. But I was talking about here on the forum.

Yes I've noticed one or two of them here myself, still one keeps one's thoughts to oneself on the subject.
There's plenty of other material to discuss for the time being

 

[MrsGorilla]

Yes I've noticed one or two of them here myself, still one keeps one's thoughts to oneself on the subject.
There's plenty of other material to discuss for the time being

Apparently there isn't, since we keep talking about the same things over and over.

 

[Rich]

Apparently there isn't, since we keep talking about the same things over and over.

The other subjects obviously aren't very intesting

 

[ColinEssex]

They're also called 18-Wheelers, Rigs, Tractor-Trailers, Trucks, etc. Sorry I was unclear...what English description would you understand more?

The correct one would be nice they are actually called articulated lorries

Col

 

[ColinEssex]

He says to many bugs, rocks, etc to fly up and hit you. So I was wondering if I should put one on my Jackal. Unfortunatly (like Rich here) I get more opinion than experience in the answers, but thought I would ask.

Unfortunately, for riders in the UK who ride all year round, a windshield is almost a neccesity to offer weather protection.

If a motorcycle is ridden correctly, the side draught from lorries is minimal. Obviously, if one is riding a Harley Davidson tractor, then I agree, the 10 minutes taken to pass a lorry can be a white knuckle ride.

Col

 

[Bodisathva]

The correct one would be nice they are actually called articulated lorries

I'll file that one away for future reference...but now I have a "define this" question: according to the dictionary:

lorry- Motor truck used for transport of goods. Note: Motor truck is an American term. British synonym for motor truck is Heavy Goods Vehicle. This British term means any vehicle exceeding 7.5 metric tons maximum laden weight.
--a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
--a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides

So what does "lorry" refer to in the statement "...runnin' 'round, mad as lorries..."

Nice to see you back...good vacation/holiday?

 

[ColinEssex]

So what does "lorry" refer to in the statement "...runnin' 'round, mad as lorries..."

I've never heard that statement. . . . . . is it American?

Nice to see you back...good vacation/holiday?

Fine thanks Bod, just busy doing odd jobs that build up at home. Plus a little run down to the South Coast on the bike of course.

So, hows things been over the last 6 days? . . . . . .all behaving yourselves?

Col

 

[Bodisathva]

I've never heard that statement. . . . . . is it American?

No...a line of dialogue from "Snatch". I always assumed it was an animal of some type

So, hows things been over the last 6 days? . . . . . .all behaving yourselves?

SSDD