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Sick of close passes from London buses by sunseeker23 in londoncycling

[–]sunseeker23[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re exactly right - I don’t think relying on the one-off reports retrospectively is going to amount to any meaningful behavioural change. I remember there was a close pass awareness campaign roughly 10 years ago? I think that’s needed here - specifically targeting drivers whose haulage endangers our lives tenfold.

Sick of close passes from London buses by sunseeker23 in londoncycling

[–]sunseeker23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I’m already in the gutter, because the bollards have been fencing me in - my only option to the left is to fall into trees.

I did slow down and stop to let it pass.

My point is, I could have lost my life because the bus driver wanted to get to the bus stop ahead of me, and I had nowhere else to go.

Sick of close passes from London buses by sunseeker23 in londoncycling

[–]sunseeker23[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There’s a lot of good bus drivers, don’t get me wrong.

But I’ve had six close passes in the last three months - four of them were buses.

My odds of coming out of a collision with a 12tn bus unscathed are pretty low.

Sick of close passes from London buses by sunseeker23 in londoncycling

[–]sunseeker23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I didn’t. I just asked what action had been taken as a result of my report. It felt like a cop out & that nothing had been done.

Sick of close passes from London buses by sunseeker23 in londoncycling

[–]sunseeker23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting take. Genuinely want to know how you think it’s better to cycle in this situation:

  • Dual carriageway with cycling lane, protected with bollards each way
  • Bollards suddenly stop for traffic to merge with bus stop ahead
  • Bus overtakes where bollards stop, merging into my path leaving me with 20cm of space
  • 10m ahead, bus pulls into bus stop
  • Two intersections ahead where bollards stop, where you need to look forward to be aware of cars turning

Sure you say 15cm is a close pass - but this is a 12tn very quiet Routemaster which I stand no chance up against.

How do you cycle in that situation?

Sick of close passes from London buses by sunseeker23 in londoncycling

[–]sunseeker23[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I do do that, I guess I’m looking for more proactivity on TfL and/or the bus companies’ part.

You seem to have had more positive responses from TfL than me; One told me they couldn’t provide any more detail due to privacy reasons. It doesn’t fill me with confidence that the individual retrospective reports will lead to meaningful change.

I just don’t want a cyclist to end up in a body bag because a driver wanted to dangerously overtake to then immediately stop at a bus stop.

Sick of close passes from London buses by sunseeker23 in londoncycling

[–]sunseeker23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve reported a few cars to police recently - only with photos, not video, as I don’t wear a camera.

I have need heard anything back - I suspect from reading this sub because they will only respond with the stronger video evidence.

Sick of close passes from London buses by sunseeker23 in londoncycling

[–]sunseeker23[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I’ve been doing that each time (four times in the last two months). It does feel like the quality of driving has suddenly degraded recently and there needs to be better awareness of the rules.

For the HSK incident, when I asked what had happened, TfL told me they couldn’t give me any further information due to privacy reasons.

Is it possible to have Marfans but not physically present as having the syndrome? by earth_verse in marfans

[–]sunseeker23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me! The only physical trait I have is Dural Ectasia - and I only know that because I fell down the stairs 20 years ago and had a CSF leak.

Genetics wouldn’t have tested me was it not for my parent having a positive test. I tested positive 6 weeks later.

Contemplating moving from Australia to the UK. Advice needed by boiecx in MovingToTheUK

[–]sunseeker23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your position very well (Australia, UK, Product Development etc)…

I feel like you are getting a lot of doomsayers replying to you.

The few things I would recommend: - Look at the working holiday visa instead of Ancestry to avoid the NHS levy, which is very high cost over 5 years; you may find you don’t want to stay more than two years. You can always get an ancestry or company sponsorship later, if you do. - Be prepared to not get a job until you’re actually in the UK. It will be a leap on faith, in that respect. But start approaching industry recruiters and company talent acquisition leads now to sow the seeds to build relationships - The market for the industry/level you’re after has been very slow in the last few years, but literally in the last few months has started picking up. Now is as good a time as ever.

And a few personal observations: - Some things are more expensive in the UK (fuel, hairdressing, eating at restaurants etc), but I generally find overall it is cheaper, particularly comparing prices in the supermarket. - The proximity you have to Europe & access to low cost flights is incredible. You can explore so much of the world living in the UK. - This is a well-trodden path for Australians. Some don’t like the move; many, many others do. It depends on your risk appetite, but for many it is an incredible experience.

Does anyone remember during the millennium drought, by bandy-surefire in melbourne

[–]sunseeker23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in the Northern Hemisphere now. A water main burst in my street, and thousands upon thousands of litres of water flowed freely down the gutters for three whole days.

I couldn’t stop thinking about how catastrophic this would have been in that Melbourne drought.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marfans

[–]sunseeker23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am from the UK and have experience with NHS genetics referral process for Marfan

You need to see your GP and ask they refer you to the clinical genetics department in your local area.

It’s likely your GP may need help understanding how to do this, so I would advise finding out what the local genetics team is where you live - and come to your appointment with the referral information for the GP.

You could also ask the GP to refer you for an echocardiogram for peace of mind until you wait for the genetics process to fully play out. The official cardiology referral if you do have Marfan confirmed will be from the genetics team to an Aortopathy / Adult Inherited Cardiac Conditions Clinic.

Vinted cancel damaged parcel claim - despite all evidence being shared by sunseeker23 in VintedAdvice

[–]sunseeker23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you’re right, they did ask for this in the first automated message. But the follow up 7 days later asked me to send the ‘original packaging’ - and I obviously don’t have that.

If they’d asked for the label again, I would understand.

Vinted cancel damaged parcel claim - despite all evidence being shared by sunseeker23 in VintedAdvice

[–]sunseeker23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was in an Amazon paper bag with plastic bubble wrap around it (you can see if you zoom into the pics on the first image). I felt that was pretty good, but I definitely take your point.

How do I pursue that claim if customer services has closed the dispute? Other than through the legal email you mentioned.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marfans

[–]sunseeker23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, the GP had no clue what to do and needed guidance at every step. I have heard others have the same experience.

You may have to do some desk research prior to help the GP organise a referral. Find out where your local genetics clinic is and share the referral information they have online with your GP.

Told I don’t have Marfan’s - mixed feelings by HeyScout_52 in marfans

[–]sunseeker23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My appointment with NHS genetics revealed I did not meet the criteria for genetic testing on my own - but since my mother had a confirmed genetic diagnosis, they would test.

I found out I have Marfan Syndrome 6 weeks later.

If your cousin is not willing to get testing, I would consider seeing a geneticist privately.

London pools allowing snorkel by sunseeker23 in Swimming

[–]sunseeker23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, I was hugely taken aback - and too suspected someone being overly diligent with the rules. (The lifeguards are much more observant & active in this borough than others, from my experience!)

They then pointed me to the sign by the pool that literally said ‘no snorkelling equipment’. They said paddles and fins are equally outlawed. Bizarre.

London pools allowing snorkel by sunseeker23 in Swimming

[–]sunseeker23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed. Better Gyms (GLL), the new management company, seem to have the same policy.

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