Mobile Phones and Driving

Despite the the risk of a large fine etc I am still amazed that many people still use their mobile phones while driving. Over the last couple of days I have seen a few including a  lady with children in the car so engrossed in her conversation she has gone straight through a red light and a driver of a well done transport company also deeply engrossed in conversation.
I really cannot understand anyone using a handheld phone while driving, the dangers are well documented.
So what can we do about it. The campaign against  drink driving was such a success that it became a socially unacceptable activity. I have a few ideas to how this can be applied to the use of mobiles.

1. If you call a mobile always ask if the person is driving, if they are hang up.

2. If you receive a call from a mobile again ask if they are hands free, if not hand up.

3. If you a passenger and the driver is using a mobile demand they cease.

4. Spread the word about the dangers of mobile use.

For some facts have a look at

http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/mobile_phone_report.pdf

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to you all. Enjoy the time with family and friends, but try and take some time to remember the true meaning of Easter.

This link would be a good start.

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/history/passionofchrist_1.shtml#h1

Acts 2:24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.

A Bird on the Bus

When I get home I always tell Harvey if I have had a dog on the bus,silly I know but.. Today after leaving a stop in Batheaston I noticed a squeaking, it seemed to be only when I turned. As I went along I wondered if I had hit a bird and it was stuck in the grill at the front. When I arrived at Bathford I got out have a look. The noise had got louder and appeared to be coming from the saloon. Turns out it was a Budgie who was on his way to the vet!! Wonder what breakdown would have said if I called them out??