Minor things that bother you

[1995hoo]

Jesus

Hey, let's try and steer away from religious topics, OK?

And even if religious topics were not against the forum guidelines, I daresay Jesus has more important things to do than to answer questions about whether someone reported a particular thread to the moderators.

[vdeane]

The fact that we're two pages into a thread about "wrong way" interchanges when nowhere is it defined what a "wrong way" interchange is.

Also the fact that the 10 lbs I gained from Veterans Day through New Year's seems to be permanent; the scale hasn't budged at all even though it's been a week back to my normal diet.  My body isn't adapting well to the shift, either - I've been dealing with constant and ravenous food cravings/hunger this week.  Trying to get back down to my regular weight in time to do dress shopping for a formal wedding later this year is going to be pure hell.

[JayhawkCO]

The fact that we're two pages into a thread about "wrong way" interchanges when nowhere is it defined what a "wrong way" interchange is.

A movement from a northbound signed highway to a southbound signed highway or vice versa.

or

A movement from an eastbound signed highway to a westbound signed highway or vice versa.

[kphoger]

The fact that we're two pages into a thread about "wrong way" interchanges when nowhere is it defined what a "wrong way" interchange is.

A movement from a northbound signed highway to a southbound signed highway or vice versa.

or

A movement from an eastbound signed highway to a westbound signed highway or vice versa.

And yet that would typically be called a "ramp", not an "interchange".

I wonder, are there any cases of the mainline through-lanes of an an Interstate transitioning directly to the opposite signed direction of a different Interstate?

[hbelkins]

The fact that the only way to open the trunk of my vehicle is via a powered switch or the remote keyfob; there is no keyed entry to the trunk of my car.

If your battery is dead and the jumper cable or your jump-starter is in the trunk, you're screwed.

Pull the back seat down and grab the trunk emergency release lever.

My back seat is not collapsible. So that's not an option.

[JayhawkCO]

The fact that we're two pages into a thread about "wrong way" interchanges when nowhere is it defined what a "wrong way" interchange is.

A movement from a northbound signed highway to a southbound signed highway or vice versa.

or

A movement from an eastbound signed highway to a westbound signed highway or vice versa.

And yet that would typically be called a "ramp", not an "interchange".

Let me specify: "A highway interchange is a grade-separated road junction with ramps that connects two or more highways or a highway to another road, allowing traffic to move between them without crossing paths at the same level, thus preventing interruptions and improving traffic flow."

Then one of those NB↔SB or EB↔WB.

[hotdogPi]

I wonder, are there any cases of the mainline through-lanes of an an Interstate transitioning directly to the opposite signed direction of a different Interstate?

Yes, the south end of I-93.

[kphoger]

Let me specify: "A highway interchange is a grade-separated road junction with ramps that connects two or more highways or a highway to another road, allowing traffic to move between them without crossing paths at the same level, thus preventing interruptions and improving traffic flow."

Then one of those NB↔SB or EB↔WB.

But I get the impression from the OP of that thread—though it is not clearly stated, as |vdeane| pointed out—that he's not actually looking at entire interchanges, but rather specific movements.  For example, he specifically mentioned "NB US-101 to SB I-880 and SB US-101 to NB I-880" as "wrong way interchanges" (plural).  And yet both of his examples are part of the same "interchange" (singular) as you've defined it.

This is a minor thing that has bothered me as well.

[kphoger]

I wonder, are there any cases of the mainline through-lanes of an an Interstate transitioning directly to the opposite signed direction of a different Interstate?

Yes, the south end of I-93.

Ah, perfect.  Four lanes' worth of SB I-93 become NB I-95.

[jeffandnicole]

The fact that the only way to open the trunk of my vehicle is via a powered switch or the remote keyfob; there is no keyed entry to the trunk of my car.

If your battery is dead and the jumper cable or your jump-starter is in the trunk, you're screwed.

Pull the back seat down and grab the trunk emergency release lever.

My back seat is not collapsible. So that's not an option.

In my last 2 Honda sedans, the backseat lever is in the trunk. 

[kphoger]

In my last 2 Honda sedans, the backseat lever is in the trunk. 

Same in my current car (2002 Ford).

[JayhawkCO]

Let me specify: "A highway interchange is a grade-separated road junction with ramps that connects two or more highways or a highway to another road, allowing traffic to move between them without crossing paths at the same level, thus preventing interruptions and improving traffic flow."

Then one of those NB↔SB or EB↔WB.

But I get the impression from the OP of that thread—though it is not clearly stated, as |vdeane| pointed out—that he's not actually looking at entire interchanges, but rather specific movements.  For example, he specifically mentioned "NB US-101 to SB I-880 and SB US-101 to NB I-880" as "wrong way interchanges" (plural).  And yet both of his examples are part of the same "interchange" (singular) as you've defined it.

This is a minor thing that has bothered me as well.

I understand what you're saying. If it were my thread, I would have phrased it something like "Which is the interchange that has the largest amount of traffic that makes a "wrong-way" movement, i.e. NB↔SB or EB↔WB.

[Beltway]

Jesus

Hey, let's try and steer away from religious topics, OK?

Using "Jesus" as a cuss word is not 'steering into religious topics.'

[kphoger]

Jesus ... is not ... religious

says you

[Max Rockatansky]

Let us examine the original sentence quote in full:

Jesus, did someone report that line of discussion?

To me, this looks like Moland is asking someone named Jesus for an explanation.  My wife has a couple family members by that name.  Who is to say we don't have a forum member with that name as well?

[Molandfreak]

Ok, I'm sorry. I didn't grow up in a very religious household and I won't do it again. Can we move on?

[Beltway]

Let us examine the original sentence quote in full:

Jesus, did someone report that line of discussion?

To me, this looks like Moland is asking someone named Jesus for an explanation.  My wife has a couple family members by that name.  Who is to say we don't have a forum member with that name as well?

Jesus is a common Spanish name, usually pronounced "hay-soos."

He may have been asking someone in his household named Jesus.

[Max Rockatansky]

Let us examine the original sentence quote in full:

Jesus, did someone report that line of discussion?

To me, this looks like Moland is asking someone named Jesus for an explanation.  My wife has a couple family members by that name.  Who is to say we don't have a forum member with that name as well?

Jesus is a common Spanish name, usually pronounced "hay-soos."

He may have been asking someone in his household named Jesus.

Yes, my wife is Hispanic and that was what I was eluding to.

Also, Jessica would also say she is of Mexican descent rather than being Spanish.  I don't believe any of her family (from Jalisco) associates with being Spanish either.

[kphoger]

Jesus is a common Spanish name, usually pronounced "chew-cho."

FTFY

He may have been asking someone in his household named Jesus.

Seems strange to ask someone in your household a question by posting it on an internet forum.  Why not just walk over to the other room, or text them, or something?

[1995hoo]

Let us examine the original sentence quote in full:

Jesus, did someone report that line of discussion?

To me, this looks like Moland is asking someone named Jesus for an explanation.  My wife has a couple family members by that name.  Who is to say we don't have a forum member with that name as well?

Jesus is a common Spanish name, usually pronounced "hay-soos."

He may have been asking someone in his household named Jesus.

No, no, no, he simply misspelled it when he was addressing the king of the Greek gods. He meant to say, "Hey, Zeus!"

[Molandfreak]

[Max Rockatansky]

Let us examine the original sentence quote in full:

Jesus, did someone report that line of discussion?

To me, this looks like Moland is asking someone named Jesus for an explanation.  My wife has a couple family members by that name.  Who is to say we don't have a forum member with that name as well?

Jesus is a common Spanish name, usually pronounced "hay-soos."

He may have been asking someone in his household named Jesus.

No, no, no, he simply misspelled it when he was addressing the king of the Greek gods. He meant to say, "Hey, Zeus!"

Please tell me that was a Die Hard: With a Vengeance reference?

[Beltway]

Jesus is a common Spanish name, usually pronounced "chew-cho."

FTFY

Close, but the traditional Castilian pronunciation is actually 'choo‑choo.' Linguists have documented this extensively.

He may have been asking someone in his household named Jesus.

Seems strange to ask someone in your household a question by posting it on an internet forum.  Why not just walk over to the other room, or text them, or something?

Maybe Jesús wasn't in the other room. Maybe he was logged in from work. We shouldn't assume everyone's household communication protocols.

[1995hoo]

Let us examine the original sentence quote in full:

Jesus, did someone report that line of discussion?

To me, this looks like Moland is asking someone named Jesus for an explanation.  My wife has a couple family members by that name.  Who is to say we don't have a forum member with that name as well?

Jesus is a common Spanish name, usually pronounced "hay-soos."

He may have been asking someone in his household named Jesus.

No, no, no, he simply misspelled it when he was addressing the king of the Greek gods. He meant to say, "Hey, Zeus!"

Please tell me that was a Die Hard: With a Vengeance reference?

Sorry, never seen that.

[Max Rockatansky]

Let us examine the original sentence quote in full:

Jesus, did someone report that line of discussion?

To me, this looks like Moland is asking someone named Jesus for an explanation.  My wife has a couple family members by that name.  Who is to say we don't have a forum member with that name as well?

Jesus is a common Spanish name, usually pronounced "hay-soos."

He may have been asking someone in his household named Jesus.

No, no, no, he simply misspelled it when he was addressing the king of the Greek gods. He meant to say, "Hey, Zeus!"

Please tell me that was a Die Hard: With a Vengeance reference?

Sorry, never seen that.

You weren't far off of this scene: