whoaaaa--seriously?....... [Archive]

angelo_caduto86

09-14-2002, 06:05 AM

Jeff
Dirt Bag

so you go up to the school teacher, and you tell her you made a mistake. You say something like. I know I shouldn't (what ever you think you should have...swear...lose your temper...let her see that...let the kids see that...whatever) and you say you want to apologize, "Mainly because I respect your opinion and I don't want to look like an ass in your eyes."

Then say, "Would you like to go for a ride with me....I mean on a bike."

Good luck

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my cadence keeps me from your heart attack

mohaka

09-14-2002, 03:54 PM

Jeff,
I agree with Angelo, ask her out anyway. If she's willing to go out with you, then she's cool. If not, hasta la vista baby!
Cheers

angelo_caduto86

09-14-2002, 09:14 PM

And you need to say, "It wasn't me I was defending so much, but every kid that goes to your school that could be run over if that guy doesn't start driving right."

do it on Monday when the potato is still hot. Then let us know what happened!

Rotifer

09-15-2002, 03:21 AM

Heh, thanks for the advice. I'll let everyone know what happens. Now I have a nasty case of roadrash, maybe I can play the sympathy card.

leapfrog

09-15-2002, 12:38 PM

see..that incident is actually the perfect opener for conversation. ask her if she saw it, then apologize and get into a dialogue about what you go through on your bike every day...she'll totally go for the sympathy deal. wow..we are kinda bad. it sounds like we are tryign to manipulate her into hooking it up with you. hahaha.

Rotifer

09-16-2002, 04:55 PM

Great commute today, the weather is now cold enough to allow serious hammering to work without overheating wildly. I also called the school teacher last night and we talked for quite a while. It was ... interesting. At one point she told me she had cut down on activities so she could spend more time with god. :eek: I have the utmost respect for her but this raised some rather serous issues, my endorphin fueled howling at the moon during night rides (this is a form of worship right?). Oh, and beer. Maybe I could tell her I keep beer around to pour on my road rash or something - helps it heal faster. Ah, maybe it's time for a good girl - could be fun. :D

Edited it slightly for those that may be a bit offended by my sense of humor. A funny story though, I was raised in a very conservative and religious family. I was home for the holidays late in my college career (somewhere between bigmouth and disillusioned) and saw a couple beers hidden in the back of the fridge. I, of course, commented on it and my youngest sister said with complete trust ... "Dad uses that for the roses." Hmmm... ok.

angelo_caduto86

09-16-2002, 06:41 PM

did you find out if dad passed the beers through his liver before watering the roses?

...okay your first date...a bike date, you pedal to church. If you are up for it, then it means you have some of the same interests as she does, and she has some that you do.

I think, when possible, dates SHOULD take place on bikes. Since I have yet to practise that theory I can only say it is proof why all my relationships have ended.

________
you commune, when you commute

Rotifer

09-16-2002, 07:06 PM

did you find out if dad passed the beers through his liver before watering the roses?
Wow, I guess my dad is more clever than I thought. Good idea. I have been on some nightmare bike-ride dates. Her: I can do that. Me: No, that's ok, let's go this way. Her: No really, don't worry about me. Me: (thinking) I don't want to offend her by arguing and she has impressed me so far. - Hours pass - Me: Hey, just wait here ... I'll ride ahead and get the truck, I'm pretty sure I can make it down here. Her: Stares at me, probably wishing I was dead. True story. At least we are still friends. :)

angelo_caduto86

09-17-2002, 01:41 AM

I take it back. I was on two bike dates, with the same woman.

The first was on the canal path that runs in Bound Brook and South Bound Brook, NJ. I was having an asthma attack and had to cut the trip sort. The woman was chubby (as I am and probably was then) and was probably a little disappointed we had to stop, but proud that in three miles rode me into the ground. The second one was here in upstate NY, where I kind of rode her into the ground...mind you 'ride into the ground' is way harsher than it was.

I looked at her, all sweaty, breathing hard...kind of annoyed at herself for not keeping up...I should have told her just how appealing she was at that moment.

live and learn

mohaka

09-17-2002, 11:34 AM

Bachlorette #1 is a church -going woman who hails from Walla-Walla Washington. She enjoys teaching, singing gospel hymns, spending quality time with God, and hopefully bicycle-riding. Give it up for the "Walla-Walla WASP"--Stay tuned.

Rotifer, I see what mean about her wanting to spend more time with god raising serious issues. I also was raised very strict protestant. these days I consider myself a born-again Zen-Taoist. My wife is a recovering Catholic.:) Also, you're probably not going to get lucky on the first 3-6 dates guarranteed, bruh.;)

Drove to work today for the 2nd time in about 3 months. It was raining this morning. I guess I'm a fair-weather commuter. I feel pretty lame about that since my commute to work is only 8 freakin' minutes! If anybody has any suggestions on how I can make that leap to be a hard-core commuter, I'd appreciate it.

wooglin

09-17-2002, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by mohaka
If anybody has any suggestions on how I can make that leap to be a hard-core commuter, I'd appreciate it.

A little drastic maybe? :)

http://www.gow.org/images/schoolphots/Springpicts/BashCrowd2.jpg

Edited to add: Bummer. IMG code is off.

mohaka

09-17-2002, 01:04 PM

Now that would defintely make me a hardcore commuter.
My wife might consider that a bit drastic though.
Not only would suddenlt attain the status of hardcore commuter, I could also find myself hardcore single.
:(

Rotifer

09-17-2002, 01:56 PM

It was raining this morning. I guess I'm a fair-weather commuter.
Just wear shorts, a waterproof jacket and sprint. It was raining here this morning and, believe it or not, it feels great to sit down in the office after a sloppy ride. Oh, don't forget a towel. Yeah, my teacher friend was telling me about a great band called "Jars of Clay" - are they like the Misfits? Oh, and I think sex is absolutely out of the question; maybe it will improve my cyclocross season. Can everyone envision the foam blowing from my nostrils as I bunny hop the barriers and rocket over the run-up. Yeah.

mohaka

09-17-2002, 02:13 PM

Shorts and a waterproof jacket--so simple. Why the hell didn't I think of that? There would be no place to dry my shoes, but I do have this old pair in a closet somewhere.

Rotifer, when does your cylocross season start? Believe it or not I have never seen a cyclocross race. I better check it out!

Rotifer

09-17-2002, 07:32 PM

It looks like most of the East side races are right in Spokane this year (including the state championship). UCI Redline Cup #1 will be in Tacoma, that would be a great one to see.
http://www.baddlands.org/2002_CycloCross.htm
http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/calendar/calendar_images/cuo_of_cross.gif

angelo_caduto86

09-17-2002, 11:29 PM

mohaka

Can you do half day commutes....

What could you have drove your bike to work and rode home (when it doesn't matter if it is raining)? Maybe you don't have safe overnight parking...and the next day ride to work (hoping it doesn't work)

mohaka

09-18-2002, 09:52 AM

Jeff,
Thanks for the links. Speaking of Spokane my mother-in-law has a place out at Liberty Lake just east of Spokane. I'll be out there the 2nd weekend in October. We might be able to do a ride out there sometime. I have been wanting to check out Canfield in Coeur de'Alene. Have you been there?

Angelo,
Actually that half-commuting thing would work for as long as I don't leave mycar in the parking lot for too many days/nights. Good idea, man.

hairygrump

09-18-2002, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by mohaka
If anybody has any suggestions on how I can make that leap to be a hard-core commuter, I'd appreciate it.

Step 1: Sell the God damn car. This is important.

Step 2: Use the money from the sale of the car to buy a decent cyclist's rainsuit (with the pit-zips and the reflective tape and the velcro ankle-biters on the pant cuffs) for $50. This rainsuit is also useful in the winter because it is windproof and still light enough to not impede your movement. I buy a new one of these every year or two because the shit on the road eats them up. I don't think they're designed for daily use and minimal washing.
Also reserve up to $200 for the best hand-made messing bag you can get. This bag will become your best friend.

Step 3: Use remaining funds to finalize divorce and prepare for a life of "Jeez, you don't even have a car? I bet you don't have a TV either, huh? What? Later, loser." These bitches do not understand you and you will meet a better one at Critical Mass next month. Or at the Mafia ride next wednesday. Or at some magical moment when you're both locking up your commuter bikes, all sweaty at 7:00AM.
Step 3b: Cry yourself to sleep once, then get over it.

Step 4: Get a towel, pair of shoes and 2 or 3 shirts, and a pair of pants in the biggest drawer in your desk. If you need suits and crap at your office, get an iron in there and just start storing all that work laundry there instead of in your closet at home. If there aren't any shower facilities that you can use, complain.

Step 5: Begin evangelizing to your coworkers. If they are under the age of 65 and lack significant health issues like emphazema or muscular distrophy they have no excuse to live in the suburbs and drive 30 minutes in to work everyday. Any time you hear the words "Traffic was <foo> today" such that <foo> is to their level of relative comfort, this is your signal to tell them "Bag that shit, man. My commute is always fun. I ride a bike. You should try it."
Excuses like "I can't put a bike helmet on this<pointing> hairstyle," should evoke peals of hysterical laughter, followed by "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize anyone could say that kind of thing and mean it seriously."

If the above is not doable for you, I'd limit it to steps 2 and 5.

Rotifer

09-18-2002, 01:17 PM

Yep, I'll be Spokane. Doing something in Couer d'alene would be great, I've never ridden there. Have you noticed that there is a paved trail (rails to trails project in part) from Spokane to Cour d'alene, through Kellog and over Lookout Pass? I noticed it on my way to Bozeman, it would make a great tour - especially if you had a family.

Rotifer

09-18-2002, 01:20 PM

Steps 1 through 5

*gets down on knees and clasps hands*

Thank you God, I am not alone!

wooglin

09-18-2002, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by hairygrump
Words of wisdom

Mine was simpler, but yours has much more panache. Can commuters have panache? Or is that left behind with your dignity when you walk into the office in cleats and slip on the floor.

hairygrump

09-18-2002, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by wooglin

Can commuters have panache? Or is that left behind with your dignity when you walk into the office in cleats and slip on the floor.
Way I see it, the best and fastest way to lose your dignity is to insist on being carried everywhere you go. I mean, how hard would you slap your kid if he stood there and held his arms out for you to pick him up if he was 9 years old? My folks would have asked me if my legs were broken. That's what I say to people (whose legs are clearly not broken, anyway) now.

Both times I've tasted floor because of my cleats (working in a University involves walking across a lot of marble), people laugh at me but I get up saying "This is as bad as it gets for me. How was your drive in, lazybones?" Which is sanctimonious and self-satisfied, but hell... I'm satisfied. I'm not gonna lie. Bike commuting makes me happy and I think all my friends should try it.

mohaka

09-18-2002, 03:32 PM

Rotifer,
Canfield is supposed to be awesome, maybe we can get a ride or two in there. I'll find the exact dates I'll be out your way. That rails-to- trails paved trail runs a long way. It goes through some pretty country. My wife and I have been talking about doing that tour, or part of it, with our 11 month old daughter.

hairygrump,
Not only was your advice sound and in depth, (sounds like you've been there-done that) it was funnier 'n hell. If I had some real cojones I'd bone up and sell the car, follow your instructions and live blissfully free of a Life chained to automotive dependency. I however am a fearful, pathetic, spineless, whipped family-man who is too much accustomed to putting family needs, wants, and expectations above his own. So, at this time, I cannot heed your counsel, I must continue on my present course. But, I will do what I can--steps2 and 5 for now.

hairygrump

09-18-2002, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by mohaka
I however am a fearful, pathetic, spineless, whipped family-man who is too much accustomed to putting family needs, wants, and expectations above his own. So, at this time, I cannot heed your counsel, I must continue on my present course. But, I will do what I can--steps2 and 5 for now.
Yeah. Guys with kids and wives are spineless. Responsibility is for the weak. ;) Seriously, if I implied that I apologize because that's not what I think.

I do think that just step 2 takes away almost all of the typical excuses for not commuting though. When I tell people I live on a bike I have two answers to the "What do you do when it rains/snows?" question:

When I want them to think I'm a badass I tell them "I get wet/cold." When I want them to know the truth I say "A good rain suit actually makes inclement weather more endurable then it would be if I were riding the bus." Also, the fact is that I could buy a rainsuit a month for the money I'd spend on a year's worth of monthly bus passes.

mohaka

09-18-2002, 05:21 PM

hairygrump,
You mentioned that I should put aside $200 from the car sale for a messenger bag. Isn't that kinda steep? I was thinking of spending $50-$60. That must be a helluva bag.

hairygrump

09-18-2002, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by mohaka

You mentioned that I should put aside $200 from the car sale for a messenger bag. Isn't that kinda steep? I was thinking of spending $50-$60. That must be a helluva bag.

I dropped 120 on my Chrome bag, plus another 15 because they have cool logo tshirts. There's no reason to spend more than 50-60 on an Aerostitch if you don't want to, but something high-tech like a Chrome or out of control customized like a nice Reload is worth every penny if you've got the scratch. The coolest Reloads get up near 180 when you trick them out all the way with lock holsters and cell phone clips and cool custom panelling.

Check out the messenger bag thread in Hang Out. You have an unreasonably large number of options for messing bags and you don't have to spend any more money than you want to. If you have money though (from the sale of a car, say) I don't think your bag is the place to save it. Remember this is the thing that keeps your worldly possessions dry and off the ground.

Whatever you do though, don't buy some shitty Nike or Gap shoulder bag. My Metropolis got hooked on a parking lot gate I was (stupidly) ducking under and it jerked me off the bike and taught me never to do that again, but it didn't even strain the seams on my tough-ass bag. Lets see department store crap stand up to stupidity of that magnitude.

angelo_caduto86

09-18-2002, 07:06 PM

I use a back pack. It's good to have a 'travel bag' that has rain coat..glasses...sun glasses, bike hex set...etc.

but am wondering why a messenger bag would be better than a back pack?

mohaka

09-19-2002, 11:38 AM

hairygrump
Again, I find your advice to be sound and in depth. I appreciate it, man.

Rotifer

09-19-2002, 01:12 PM

but am wondering why a messenger bag would be better than a back pack?
A messenger bag rides much better. Plus, it is cooler (cool as in not as hot, though they are "cool" as well). Oh you can also (as mentioned earlier) load a huge amount of crap in them because they are expandable due to the large top flap. It's hard to explain, but if you have one dialed in properly, the load virtually disappears once you get going.

angelo_caduto86

09-24-2002, 02:03 AM

Rotifer,

What is up with your christian woman friend??

Rotifer

09-24-2002, 02:06 PM

I've had a hard time figuring out what to do with her. I plan to call her today and ask her to dinner. She doesn't drink, thus, no casual .. "Hey, how would you like to have a beer after work.". She doesn't own a bike, this can be remedied but I don't think she would be happy on any of my bikes, and she doesn't drink coffee or tea - Another simple date/clatch thing. Does she watch movies? I'm afraid to ask. I've accepted this as a challenge, a new frontier!

angelo_caduto86

09-24-2002, 02:15 PM

Here is what you do...you say, lets go for a walk..after a mile on a certain trail...low and behold, there is two bicycles changed to a tree.

'Hmmm, I wonder if I could break the code," and you unlock the bikes and go for a ride.

but I am telling you, no alcohol, no caffiene, no ying/yang...

Rotifer

09-24-2002, 02:27 PM

Brilliant, you are a born romantic. I do have an old American Flyer that is pretty laid back. I'll then drop to my knees and thank god for providing this miracle.

SSCYCO

09-24-2002, 04:35 PM

You wanna make sure she's your type right out of the gate - none of this pussy footing - Take her to a nice CX track, make here do a few run ups (it's gotta be muddy), after a couple laps give her a water bottle full of rum - after that, if she's still around she's a keeper!

Rotifer

09-24-2002, 04:59 PM

Man, this isn't Weird Science (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/WeirdScience-1023316/reviews.php). I mean, you're talking perfection. It doesn't exist! Well, they are few and already involved - a moral quandary arises. My theory is that I will court a long suffering, faithful woman that will nurse me in case I am paralyzed in an accident; handing off water bottles and cleaning my bike in the cx pits in the meantime. Oh, how is this guy for when the banana drives everyone nuts:

angelo_caduto86

09-24-2002, 06:38 PM

the only thing that can follow the dancing banana is the dancing monkey...one comes naturally after the other..

Rotifer

09-24-2002, 06:47 PM

My problem with the monkey was .. I wasn't really sure what he was doing. No one has complained so I guess he passes. Are you an artist or something angelo?

angelo_caduto86

09-24-2002, 06:56 PM

Me, an artist? Just because I think the dancing banana is cool

rock the plantain

I couldn't finger paint myself out of pre-school

(speaking of christian teachers)

Rotifer

09-24-2002, 07:00 PM

I don't think Dancing Banana will be featured in any art appreciation classes. No, I thought you'd made the naked biker avatar thingy.

angelo_caduto86

09-24-2002, 07:05 PM

shhhh the art guy is on line....just be cool

I thought the naked guy proved I wasn't an art guy.... you know like DR art guy

rock the plantain

mohaka

09-25-2002, 12:08 PM

Angelo,
I have to know. where do get your bike-guy avatars? They are very cool.

Rotifer

09-25-2002, 07:15 PM

I think he makes 'em. I thought they were cool as well.

angelo_caduto86

09-25-2002, 10:10 PM

I do make them...mostly I corrupt stuff. Like I will take a picture of something, chnage it around...or put it in Adobe Photo Delux, and draw a picture over the top and manipulate it....I couldn't do it straight out and I could make a banada dance..that is for sure. Then you shrink it down to 50x50 pixels...

too much time on my hands.

Rotifer

09-26-2002, 01:00 PM

My christian female friend called me last night, we are going on a date next Tuesday. Should be interesting. Are you going to be in Spokane this weekend Mohaka?

mohaka

09-26-2002, 02:30 PM

I'll be there Fri. Oct.11th-13th.
Noooo. I want be there for the date.
My wife and I could go with you if you want to double-date.
My wife is very sociable, she'll talk your freakin' ear off.

Rotifer

09-26-2002, 02:34 PM

Sheesh, you know all of my secrets now. I'll have to keep her away from your wife. I'll be there on the 13th, there is a race that afternoon.

mohaka

09-26-2002, 03:09 PM

Is that a cyclocross race?
If it's in the morning I might be able to make it there and cheer you on.
Also, do you think you might be able to make it out here to do the Glacier Park ride?

SSCYCO

09-26-2002, 04:22 PM

Yea, that's the Spokane cyclocross series - race starts at noon - you can also watch me get my ass kicked by Rotifer.

mohaka

09-26-2002, 05:44 PM

Cool SSCYCO
where in spokane is it taking place?
Rot mentioned that you may want to get in on the Glacier Park ride?
The more the merrier.

Rotifer

09-26-2002, 06:32 PM

Here (http://www.baddlands.org/2002_CycloCross.htm) is a link to the CX schedule, it also has directions. I will definitely look at getting over there .. it wouldn't hurt to visit my grandma and such either.

angelo_caduto86

09-26-2002, 09:32 PM

you don't visit your granny (and I am not talking gears here) and I will 'report your post to the moderator'

then I will talk to that christian girl... You can tell her you are visiting Grand ma ma, and got sucked into a C-x race... works like a charm :eek:

Rotifer

09-27-2002, 02:29 PM

Except I would have to tell her I stopped by to visit grandma and was sucked into chasing the wildlife down the trail that are bent on conserving meager winter fat reserves. :D Deer around there are an actual nuisance, they need to introduce Siberian Tigers or something.
Wouldn't that be cool?

angelo_caduto86

09-28-2002, 12:55 AM

Not getting what you are saying...what do you mean..chasing wildlife.

you would go hunting?

Rotifer

10-01-2002, 01:17 AM

ha ha, no. The wildlife in Glacier and Yellowstone is ridiculously thick. I could go on and on with stories, round a corner and run into a moose. Go over the hill and startle a herd of elk. Coming upon that Grizzly was really very startling. Some time ago the Forest Service gated all of the fireroads in the National Forest - perfect for mountain biking. I'm motoring up the mountain thinking, gee that rotten log is overturned as if something was scavenging beneath it. Gee, look at that one. Wow, I wonder if that was a bear? Get to the top, turn around, start heading down, blast around a corner - boom, there's this huge hump backed bear running down the overgrown road/trail right in front of me. I was freaked man, rode down the hill calling, "here bear, bear, bear ..." I was lucky it wasn't a female with cubs or something. It's just an unpleasant experience, hard to relate to 'till you feel it. I grew up around big bears and had never seen anything but brown and black bears - they are fairly small. When you actually see a grizzly it is, in a true sense of the word, awesome.

angelo_caduto86

10-01-2002, 01:27 AM

I think if I saw a bear, the adrenaline would be flowing, but a Grizzly, I would scared into religion...were you awesomely afraid?

that would be a good celebrity picture for one of the other threads, though I am guessing you didn't hang around to take pictures. :p

Originally posted by Rotifer
When you actually see a grizzly it is, in a true sense of the word, awesome.

Rotifer

10-01-2002, 01:30 AM

I was scared shitless, unwarranted no doubt.

angelo_caduto86

10-01-2002, 01:46 AM

why do you say 'unwarranted' I thought Grizzley's were something you need to be afraid of, that they would attack humans...or are you just bragging about your superhuman speed on your bike :D

Originally posted by Rotifer
I was scared shitless, unwarranted no doubt.

Rotifer

10-01-2002, 01:50 AM

They are as afraid of human as we are of them. Only rarely, and under specific circumstances, do they actually attack humans.

angelo_caduto86

10-01-2002, 01:55 AM

o, so that and

your superhuman bike speed

whoooooooosh.....!

Divscotty

10-01-2002, 02:06 AM

Bears are unbelievable - I was working Thunderbolt LO back in the 70's and i got up one morning and the outhouse was swaying I thought to myself - self you have been up here too long by yourself - then it quit swaying - oh not good thoughts - then a bear walked out stood up and leaned against the outhouse and began scratching it's back again.

When they come up and peek in the windows at night that is just unneaving. yes that is not good. Just black bear though.

angelo_caduto86

10-01-2002, 02:11 AM

Yea, lak my dear old granny used to say, "nothing make you 'regular' like a bear leaning 'gainst the outhouse."

well she never said that, but it's a good story

mohaka

10-01-2002, 11:08 AM

I've only had 1 really close encounter with a bear.
It was with a mama black bear. Her cubs were not very far away. I was riding my bike slowly after fishing McDonald Creek in the Park. I was watching the cubs about 20 yards off the road to my right. Suddenly she was there on my left behind a service berry bush. By the time I came to a complete stop she was a mere 5 feet away staring into my eyes. I nknow you're not supposed to stare a bear in the eyes, but I couldn't look away. It was most hypnotic, and terrifying. I began talking to her softly while slowly backing up still stradling my bike. When her eyes softened and she blinked I knew she was going to let me go.

Then thing that really frewaked me out was how one minute I felt totally in control of my Life. The next minute I know I am is teetering on the precipice, thinking if this bear wants to kill me she can and there is not much I can do about it. It's up to her.---Wierd. Really made me think.

mohaka

10-01-2002, 11:12 AM

Angelo,
Nice avatarars you keeps coming up with.
Kinda hypnotic and, at the same time terrifying. I know I should look away, but I can't!

angelo_caduto86

10-01-2002, 12:40 PM

mohaka,

With your zen like skills you hypnotized that bear. cool

Originally posted by mohaka
. I nknow you're not supposed to stare a bear in the eyes, but I couldn't look away. It was most hypnotic, and terrifying. I began talking to her softly while slowly backing up still stradling my bike. When her eyes softened and she blinked I knew she was going to let me go.

Rotifer

10-01-2002, 12:41 PM

The next minute I know I am is teetering on the precipice, thinking if this bear wants to kill me she can and there is not much I can do about it. It's up to her
Yep, that describes it well. Suddenly, you've dropped a notch in the pecking order. Fire lookouts ... last summer I visited the fire lookout my grandpa worked at after WWII (also in MT, near Libby). The cabin they slept in was on stilts and the stairway was retractable because of bear activity, cool old place.

angelo_caduto86

10-01-2002, 12:51 PM

Should we start another thread

animal sightings? the deeper we get into yellowstone, the further we get from

whoaaaa--seriously?....... communting

or is this now the animal sighting forumn

works for me either way...

mohaka

10-01-2002, 02:36 PM

Rotifer,
That cabin sounds pretty cool. Is there any singletrack around Libby.
I'm sure there is a lot of 2 track and logging roads to ride.

Hypnotize her with my zen I did not. Shit my pants almost I did!
Maybe we should start a thread on animal sightings and close encounters.

That reminds me of I friend of mine that hit a deer on his bike....

Rotifer

10-01-2002, 02:39 PM

Ha, this has drifted far from commuting, though i frequently see deer on my ride to work. I've always worried about hitting them, actually, more worried about having one of them kick me as it ran away. Was your friend hurt Mohaka?

angelo_caduto86

10-01-2002, 02:59 PM

well if we do get around to a new thread, in honor of mohaka, we should call it:

poop in my bike shorts and other strange things in the woods

mohaka

10-01-2002, 03:35 PM

The guy(We'll call him Tim) that hit the deer was Ok. He got some bruises and scratches, but niothing serious.
He's a big guy. Came barrelling down a smooth 2 track, 'round a turn--WHAM!!--smacks into this fair sized doe --goes over the handle-bars and over the doe's back. He said there were hoofs flying so he covered up his head assumed the fetal position until the deer got to her feet and bolted into the woods.
His bike was OK, too.

angelo_caduto86

10-01-2002, 07:59 PM

What!!

Why aren't you mentioning these deer sightings on "Today was spinning"?

I haven't seen any wild animals in a while. One time, at night I was riding and I over took a skunk...that was scary, but fortunately not smelly...

Originally posted by Rotifer
Ha, this has drifted far from commuting, though i frequently see deer on my ride to work. I've always worried about hitting them, actually, more worried about having one of them kick me as it ran away. Was your friend hurt Mohaka?

Divscotty

10-02-2002, 02:10 AM

This morning a riding aquantance ran into a momma bear and 2 baby bears on one of my favorite local trails. I think he needs glasses he thought they were dogs got off his bike to let them by. Gadfry! Babies went up trees and momma into the brush he was lucky. Bad combo.

angelo_caduto86

10-02-2002, 02:17 AM

be careful who you ride with, together you are the average of your combined intelligence, divided by the number of riders

you think the bear won't bite you because you are the smart one?

ps,
yeah, lets hear it for the dancing monkey

:eek: ooga ooga :eek:

The Mt. Bike Diva crosses that last bastion of DR Forum success and has a dancing munkee * her adoring fans cheer - - - yahoo!! *

dancing banana, yous in da back seat now

Divscotty

10-02-2002, 02:28 AM

If you are riding down a trail - and you see a big black feather bouncing down the trail. And you say - self that is the oddest thing I have ever seen. Well let me tell you - You are on the working end of a skunk and on the other side is someone who is quite comfortable taking their time walking down a trail.

angelo_caduto86

10-02-2002, 02:33 AM

You see, when you are riding at night, with bike mounted lights, you have a tunnel of vision (i.e. tunnelvision) ahead of you. It sometimes isn't until you are right next to a floating black feather that you realize, "Madam, I am pepe le Peu"

my first thought was "Noooooo!!!"

but I was able to giggle 10 minutes later...I'm easy like that.

mohaka

10-02-2002, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by angelo_caduto86
What!!

Why aren't you mentioning these deer sightings on "Today was spinning"?

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I don't know Angelo.
How am I supposed to know why I do or don't do anything? Do you expect me to be a mature, semi-self-aware adult?:D
Actually I had forgotten all about that incident until the discussion jarred my memory.

On my commute to work this morning it was a nippy 30 degrees and I didn't see any wildlife, lots of headlights though.