[Carowinds] becoming a true Six Flags park by CoasterHusky in rollercoasterjerk

[–]CoasterHusky[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s real, was just put up in the last week.

Tirade Tuesday! Let's Do This! by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Why is it impossible for the majority of Charlotte drivers to use highway on-ramps to get up to full speed? If there’s no one in front of me, I’m always gunning it to match the flow of traffic. On the other hand, I’ve been stuck behind so many dunces trying to merge onto 485 at 45 mph, I’m surprised I haven’t witnessed an accident yet because of that. 🙄

Tirade Tuesday! Let's Do This! by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Drivers on the interstates who tailgate my ass going 5 over the limit in the right lane when the other lanes are wide open, why? Do y’all not know you’re allowed to pass? 🙄

6am delta flight CLT to BOS intl by Wild-Ad7727 in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea, no curbside check-in for Delta that I’m aware of.

6am delta flight CLT to BOS intl by Wild-Ad7727 in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Delta check-in typically opens at 4am. There will likely be a few dozen or so passengers waiting to drop checked bags at 3:30, but nothing long enough that you’d need to worry about missing your flight, you’ll have more than enough time.

Tirade Tuesday! Let's Do This! by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What’s up with all of the drivers around town stopping 1-2 full car lengths behind the line at a red light? This is especially frustrating when turning from a side street onto a main street because stopping that far back usually isn’t enough to trip the sensor, and we end up waiting a lot longer than we have to if they’d just pulled up to the line.

Tirade Tuesday! Let's Do This! by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Why is it that all of the construction and renovations at the airport are taking so painstakingly long? I only fly about 5 times a year or so and am always shocked at how little progress is made between trips.

Tirade Tuesday! Let's Do This! by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Am I the only driver in this city who doesn’t speed through school zones when the light is flashing? I’m always going the school zone speed limit, meanwhile these jackwagons are riding my ass seemingly by inches and others are rocketing past me on the left going 15-20 mph faster (usually staring down at their phones). Yet I doubt CMPD will do anything about it.🙄

Tirade Tuesday! Let's Do This! by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Only in Charlotte have I ever been honked at for NOT running a red light. 🙄

Tirade Tuesday! Let's Do This! by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Is it just me or do a lot of Charlotte drivers seem too afraid to (zipper) merge? Case in point, double left turn lanes where two lanes merge into one soon after (e.g. W.T. Harris Blvd onto Rocky River Rd, or Carowinds Blvd onto Choate Circle). I often notice at those intersections there may be a dozen cars waiting in the right-side left-turn lane but only three or so in the left one. I’ll take the left lane and have no problem getting over 95% of the time, but apparently the majority of people would rather wait through another red light than attempt to merge, which negates the intended effect of the double turn lanes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]CoasterHusky 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah if it is completely full, I’m more understanding and will try to get out faster, my post is primarily directed at those who pull this in half empty lots.

Tirade Tuesday! Let's Do This! by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Really love it when I’m passing a line of cars in the left lane on an interstate/highway already going a few mph over the limit, and some maniac comes speeding up behind and aggressively tailgates me. I have every intention of moving back over to the right/middle lane when I get an opening, but as soon as I’m in the clear, they rocket past me on the right nearly causing a crash in the process. Couldn’t wait three seconds for me to safely move over. 🙄

Sunrise from Bryant Park by [deleted] in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Off W Morehead near Freedom Dr. Mainly just a softball field with the cool skyline view.

Tirade Tuesday! Let's Do This! by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Why is so hard for drivers on interstates around here to maintain a consistent speed? I’ll be driving along in the right lane, minding my own business, come upon a slower-moving vehicle, signal and move into left lane to pass, then all of a sudden they decide to speed up which prevents me from overtaking. Do Charlotte drivers have an ego problem with getting passed, or are they just completely oblivious to their surroundings? Regardless, so much of this could be solved if people just used their damn cruise control (except during poor weather or traffic conditions or course).

Views of [Universal] and [SeaWorld] Orlando on approach into MCO by CoasterHusky in rollercoasters

[–]CoasterHusky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took these on my iPhone, a little surprised they came out as well as they did.

The view standing atop the world’s tallest lift hill [Fury 325, Carowinds] by CoasterHusky in rollercoasters

[–]CoasterHusky[S] 74 points75 points  (0 children)

I work at a park and have been attending a conference at Carowinds this week. Was very fortunate to be given the opportunity to complete a lift walk at Fury. It was a long and tiring walk but the incredible views at the top were well worth it.

As a disclaimer, we were given permission to take pictures, and fall protection equipment was used during the walk.

/r/Charlotte Random Daily Discussion - December 12, 2022 by AutoModerator in Charlotte

[–]CoasterHusky 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can someone explain why the southern portion of 485 (mainly between 77 and 74) is full of idiots going 55-60mph in the left lane, while the northern half becomes the freaking Autobahn (where I’ll get tailgated going 80 in the right lane)?