Bit of irony here. I have completed most of my Christmas shopping and after taking a quick look at my checking account balance, determined that I could, indeed, order the Felixstowe before WNW closes for the holidays. Driving to work this past Sunday, giddy with the prospect, I was flying along, about 25 mph over the posted speed limit on an 11 mile stretch of rural road rarely patrolled by CHP. Suddenly (suddenly only because I was going so damned fast), I spotted one of California's finest coming from the opposite direction. Assuming he wouldn't be able to track my speed coming at me head-on, I slowed to the correct speed and figured I was safe. After he passed me, he pulled a quick U-turn, tucked in behind me and hit his lights. Seems the new dash board radar they've got now are capable of calculating closing speeds.
Anyway, my fine will be just a bit more than the cost of Felix. Hard to sell this purchase to Carol, now. Have to lay low and wait for things to cool off.
Cheers,
Bud
