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Agree to a point - the cover up is awful however whoever did it surely didn't do it on purpose. I'm sure you've made a mistake at work before? It's not the end of the world but I am sure there is a way to correct it that's better then the current cover up

Live on 1st and drive that stretch often...it makes me laugh every time!!  
 
Admittedly, the yellow oopsie threw me off a few times in the beginning haha

Noticed this the other day. Added a bit of a before and after pic for a visual.

Highway's oopsie. A paint can fell over when they turned on to 1st off Richmond. Accidents happen!!! Maybe could of used a wider brush.

Equipment malfunction, this is the sort of thing that reality television thrives on, if you've never had equipment, of any sort, go on the blink while using it, consider yourself lucky.

Thanks for the explanation, looks ok to me.

Does it really matter? In a year it will be gone anyway.

happytee said "Does it really matter? In a year it will be gone anyway. "

Totally agree.

Interesting it took this long for someone to post on here about it since it happened on July 10.

It's just to bad that people had to complain about it and then someone decided to spend tax payers money to cover it up.

Jeff I have made mistakes before at work but never any that were placed in sightly or this expensive to repair

justme said "Jeff I have made mistakes before at work but never any that were placed in sightly or this expensive to repair "

Guess you are lucky. I think that having to see your mistake in so public a fashion is bad enough that we don't need to go on a witch hunt.

Who cares! It's a road, not an art display. I'm glad that they didn't waste too much time and money painting it over.

melsey said "    justme said "Jeff I have made mistakes before at work but never any that were placed in sightly or this expensive to repair " Guess you are lucky. I think that having to see your mistake in so public a fashion is bad enough that we don't need to go on a witch hunt. "

your lucky you don't work where your out in the public eye. And how do you figure it was expensive to repair. They just used a paint machine running black paint. They could of used a sandblaster to remove the paint, and that would of been expensive.  
 
This really could of happened to anyone with many other products that could leave a mess.

cover up job looks fine to me.  
 
If the worst "mistake" that happens to someone in their workday is a can of paint spills in the road-life is good.

Not like alot of drivers understand the concept of the lines anyways lol..first world problems ..smh

Unprofessional? Held accountable?  
 
Good lord you must have a whole lot of spare time to worry about mindless crap: the first spill was clearly accidental, the quick fix suffices till it wears off and yes it will wear off.  
You need to find a real problem to worry about.

I first saw it I was afraid to drive in that lane, LOL! I thought it was a new bike path/walking path. It's a good thing they painted over the yellow line before somebody thought they could use it as one.

So with the new cars that have sensor for lane control/departure/etc (sensors pick up metal flakes in the paint), wonder if it'll affect the cars? Could it make then swerve or lock up the brakes?

was this driver driving something that had mirrors? I am always checking behind me, using my mirrors. If he did have them and had of used them, this would not even be a conversation right now.  
 
I am kind of hoping he did not have mirrors, otherwise he should be held accountable for not driving with caution and using them.

Brenda said "was this driver driving something that had mirrors? I am always checking behind me, using my mirrors. If he did have them and had of used them, this would not even be a conversation right now.     I am kind of hoping he did not have mirrors, otherwise he should be held accountable for not driving with caution and using them. "

mirrors, this may not of been visible to the driver. This was likely spilled from a large truck that would have a blind spot directly behind the vehicle. Remember if your driving behind such a truck, if you can't see the trucks mirrors, the driver can't see you. Judging from the paint line, it was spilling from the centre line of the truck. So by time the driver could see what's behind, the paint likely wasn't visible to him.  
 
The driver was likely notified by another driver in the lane beside them at Park Ave.

Trevor B said "    Brenda said "was this driver driving something that had mirrors? I am always checking behind me, using my mirrors. If he did have them and had of used them, this would not even be a conversation right now.     I am kind of hoping he did not have mirrors, otherwise he should be held accountable for not driving with caution and using them. " mirrors, this may not of been visible to the driver. This was likely spilled from a large truck that would have a blind spot directly behind the vehicle. Remember if your driving behind such a truck, if you can't see the trucks mirrors, the driver can't see you. Judging from the paint line, it was spilling from the centre line of the truck. So by time the driver could see what's behind, the paint likely wasn't visible to him.     The driver was likely notified by another driver in the lane beside them at Park Ave. "

would this be something like the size of a grain truck? I know driving one, using your mirrors there is a blind spot right behind you, but as you continue on and look in your mirror, you can definitely see a line of grain, if you forgot to close the chute.

Brenda said "    Trevor B said "    Brenda said "was this driver driving something that had mirrors? I am always checking behind me, using my mirrors. If he did have them and had of used them, this would not even be a conversation right now.     I am kind of hoping he did not have mirrors, otherwise he should be held accountable for not driving with caution and using them. " mirrors, this may not of been visible to the driver. This was likely spilled from a large truck that would have a blind spot directly behind the vehicle. Remember if your driving behind such a truck, if you can't see the trucks mirrors, the driver can't see you. Judging from the paint line, it was spilling from the centre line of the truck. So by time the driver could see what's behind, the paint likely wasn't visible to him.     The driver was likely notified by another driver in the lane beside them at Park Ave. " would this be something like the size of a grain truck? I know driving one, using your mirrors there is a blind spot right behind you, but as you continue on and look in your mirror, you can definitely see a line of grain, if you forgot to close the chute. "

but we a just guessing right now about what the driver saw. The driver was likely just checking for vehicles not a trail of paint.  
 
And if that happened with a grain truck, you will leave a trail of grain before you notice as well.  
 
I'm sure the driver is getting razzed by his co-workers, it shouldn't go beyond that.  
 
These things can happen to everyone, no matter how perfect you think you are. Sh@# happens!!!

Trevor B said "    Brenda said "    Trevor B said "    Brenda said "was this driver driving something that had mirrors? I am always checking behind me, using my mirrors. If he did have them and had of used them, this would not even be a conversation right now.     I am kind of hoping he did not have mirrors, otherwise he should be held accountable for not driving with caution and using them. " mirrors, this may not of been visible to the driver. This was likely spilled from a large truck that would have a blind spot directly behind the vehicle. Remember if your driving behind such a truck, if you can't see the trucks mirrors, the driver can't see you. Judging from the paint line, it was spilling from the centre line of the truck. So by time the driver could see what's behind, the paint likely wasn't visible to him.     The driver was likely notified by another driver in the lane beside them at Park Ave. " would this be something like the size of a grain truck? I know driving one, using your mirrors there is a blind spot right behind you, but as you continue on and look in your mirror, you can definitely see a line of grain, if you forgot to close the chute. " but we a just guessing right now about what the driver saw. The driver was likely just checking for vehicles not a trail of paint.     And if that happened with a grain truck, you will leave a trail of grain before you notice as well.     I'm sure the driver is getting razzed by his co-workers, it shouldn't go beyond that.     These things can happen to everyone, no matter how perfect you think you are. Sh@# happens!!! "

wow - you would think it was you, that was the driver.  
 
**Just doing a comparison, and I did say it would take a bit to notice, as there would be a blind spot right behind. But, not that long of one, that is certain.**  
 
Really, as for getting razzed, it can certainly go further than his co-workers, after all, we are all social media hounds that talk about anything.  
 
Edited by Brenda, 2017-07-24 20:07:11

Thank you for posting the pic of the oopsie.  
I saw it after it was covered up and could figure out what it was

Brenda said "    Trevor B said "    Brenda said "    Trevor B said "    Brenda said "was this driver driving something that had mirrors? I am always checking behind me, using my mirrors. If he did have them and had of used them, this would not even be a conversation right now.     I am kind of hoping he did not have mirrors, otherwise he should be held accountable for not driving with caution and using them. " mirrors, this may not of been visible to the driver. This was likely spilled from a large truck that would have a blind spot directly behind the vehicle. Remember if your driving behind such a truck, if you can't see the trucks mirrors, the driver can't see you. Judging from the paint line, it was spilling from the centre line of the truck. So by time the driver could see what's behind, the paint likely wasn't visible to him.     The driver was likely notified by another driver in the lane beside them at Park Ave. " would this be something like the size of a grain truck? I know driving one, using your mirrors there is a blind spot right behind you, but as you continue on and look in your mirror, you can definitely see a line of grain, if you forgot to close the chute. " but we a just guessing right now about what the driver saw. The driver was likely just checking for vehicles not a trail of paint.     And if that happened with a grain truck, you will leave a trail of grain before you notice as well.     I'm sure the driver is getting razzed by his co-workers, it shouldn't go beyond that.     These things can happen to everyone, no matter how perfect you think you are. Sh@# happens!!! " wow - you would think it was you, that was the driver.     **Just doing a comparison, and I did say it would take a bit to notice, as there would be a blind spot right behind. But, not that long of one, that is certain.**     Really, as for getting razzed, it can certainly go further than his co-workers, after all, we are all social media hounds that talk about anything.     Edited by Brenda, 2017-07-24 20:07:11"

Do you really want to take this to a level of harassment before your happy?  
How petty can you get?  
We all have our problems in life, is personal harassment on eBrandon the new low.  
 
Edited by loeog, 2017-07-24 20:16:01

loeog said "    Brenda said "    Trevor B said "    Brenda said "    Trevor B said "    Brenda said "was this driver driving something that had mirrors? I am always checking behind me, using my mirrors. If he did have them and had of used them, this would not even be a conversation right now.     I am kind of hoping he did not have mirrors, otherwise he should be held accountable for not driving with caution and using them. " mirrors, this may not of been visible to the driver. This was likely spilled from a large truck that would have a blind spot directly behind the vehicle. Remember if your driving behind such a truck, if you can't see the trucks mirrors, the driver can't see you. Judging from the paint line, it was spilling from the centre line of the truck. So by time the driver could see what's behind, the paint likely wasn't visible to him.     The driver was likely notified by another driver in the lane beside them at Park Ave. " would this be something like the size of a grain truck? I know driving one, using your mirrors there is a blind spot right behind you, but as you continue on and look in your mirror, you can definitely see a line of grain, if you forgot to close the chute. " but we a just guessing right now about what the driver saw. The driver was likely just checking for vehicles not a trail of paint.     And if that happened with a grain truck, you will leave a trail of grain before you notice as well.     I'm sure the driver is getting razzed by his co-workers, it shouldn't go beyond that.     These things can happen to everyone, no matter how perfect you think you are. Sh@# happens!!! " wow - you would think it was you, that was the driver.     **Just doing a comparison, and I did say it would take a bit to notice, as there would be a blind spot right behind. But, not that long of one, that is certain.**     Really, as for getting razzed, it can certainly go further than his co-workers, after all, we are all social media hounds that talk about anything.     Edited by Brenda, 2017-07-24 20:07:11" Do you really want to take this to a level of harassment before your happy?   How petty can you get?   We all have our problems in life, is personal harassment on eBrandon the new low.     Edited by loeog, 2017-07-24 20:16:01"

My first post was very nicely put and asking about comparisons, what type of vehicle, so I could think of what you would see out the mirror and how long before you would see it. There is no question you would see it, after the blind spot, easy as that. A comparison was all I asked about, to see if the driver was driving something with mirrors.  
 
Then Trevor says "no matter how perfect you think you are shit happens. I never said anything about being perfect, and how do you think I know about seeing the trail of grain behind the grain truck? It happened to me on the farm.  
 
Anyway, I was only doing a comparison. That was going to be the end of my discussion. One answer was all I needed - not the crap after the answer. It was a relevant question.  
 
Truthfully, I do have many more issues to worry about than a stupid yellow line, actually many serious issues right now. So, I was reading this as an outlet to forget all the issues for a bit. But as I was reading, I kept thinking about the mirrors and the cautious driving of using them (knowing there is a blind spot), but not that long of one. Very nicely put in my first post.  
 
 
carry on - I will deal with more serious issue's, thanks for making my night!  
 
Edited by Brenda, 2017-07-24 20:45:58

Brenda said "was this driver driving something that had mirrors? I am always checking behind me, using my mirrors. If he did have them and had of used them, this would not even be a conversation right now.     I am kind of hoping he did not have mirrors, otherwise he should be held accountable for not driving with caution and using them. "

"Held accountable for not driving with caution and using them" ..pardon? In order to paint lines in a straight line first of all the (driver going as slow as they) should be mainly looking forward. Obviously it was a system malfunction and not the driver/workers fault. Should he have seen it sooner? Likely, but held accountable for a machines malfunction? Good lord people enough already ...it's paint on a road that wasn't maliciously done..sheesh

about being perfect was for everyone in general, not just directed at you Brenda. No matter how perfect we think we are, we are not.  
 
Don't think this was a machine malfunction. This was more of the truck hauling the paint having one of the paint cans tip over and the lid coming off. They redid the lines on the 110 bypass after it was chip sealed. Highways has the main painting truck, then they also have a truck to carry extra paint.  
 
If we think there was lots of paint on the road, that probably doesn't compare to the mess in the truck.  
 
Amazed no one has commented about the mess a couple sweepers made when hydraulic lines bust on 2 separate occasions on Richmond Ave East. Or the times tailgates popped on gravel trucks in the city making a mess.  
 
This incident also happened on July 10, and took this long for a thread to be made is actually remarkable.