03-18-2012, 09:14 PM | #1 |
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Had a nice chat with a TN Highway Patrol Officer ...
This afternoon was driving with the top down enjoying the beautiful day. Traffic started getting bunched up and I noticed a TN Highway Patrol cruiser in the right lane going 2-3 mph below the posted 70 speed limit. As I eased up passed the officer (carefully AT speed limit), I gave him a friendly wave and smile. After I completed passing him, I heard him call out through his external speakers, "NICE CAR!!!"
I gave him a thumbs up and a few exits down pulled off at a rest stop to grab a soda out of the trunk. The officer stopped as well and I invited him to check out the car. With a huge smile he did and we chatted for a while about the return of American Muscle cars and specifically the Camaro (which he REALLY likes!). Afterwards we both got back on the Interstate with smiles on our faces. Think we made each other's afternoon! |
03-18-2012, 09:18 PM | #2 |
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And you didn't offer him a soda?
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03-18-2012, 09:26 PM | #3 |
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Cool story.
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03-18-2012, 09:27 PM | #4 |
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saw a red vert while driving on the highway today. we both looked at each other and gave the thumbs up. was awesome!
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03-18-2012, 10:06 PM | #5 |
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Thats an awesome story. I have one as well.
At 7:00 AM on my morning commute to work about a week ago I was driving my usual 77 on cruise down the interstate. I pass a Silver SS and notice he speeds up to cruise along behind me. Shortly after another Black Camaro comes up from behind zipping through traffic, and upon noticing the two of us cruising, slows down and joins in the back. It was one of the best Monday mornings I've had in awhile. There was this mutual respect between total strangers over something as simple as the kind of car you're driving. Who knows maybe they are on C5 Anyways that moment led me to try to find a local club or start one. We shall see. |
03-18-2012, 10:10 PM | #6 |
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maybe he'll cut you some slack if he did pull you over for speeding if you ever do
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03-18-2012, 10:16 PM | #7 |
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03-18-2012, 10:30 PM | #8 |
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My conversations with cops usually don't end so well...
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03-18-2012, 10:33 PM | #9 |
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Awesome story! I would've offered him a soda or something with how hot it has been here lately.
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03-18-2012, 10:48 PM | #10 |
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VERY COOL Story.......I wish we all had a story like that.
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03-18-2012, 10:56 PM | #11 |
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Great story! And glad to hear you found one of the great cops out there! Most I've met haven't been as friendly.
But again, it's cool to hear the good stories! Thanks for sharing!
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03-18-2012, 10:58 PM | #12 |
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Should of offered him a Beer!
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03-19-2012, 08:30 AM | #13 |
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Cool Story!!! Glad you came up to K-Town for our meeting and glad you didn't get a Ticket...
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Have a great day everyone!
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