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10-04-2003, 04:44 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
David L. Johnson <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 18:18:32 +0000, Badger South wrote:
>
>> I kinda expected a biking group to be on the side of the bikers. I guess
>> it comes from long experience and the inevitability of the issue.
>
>Not when the biker is in the wrong. Makes it worse for all of us.

You are quite right. I stand corrected and chastened, seriously.

Best,

-B

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10-04-2003, 07:25 PM

In article <blnl7n$abp$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].Virginia.EDU>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Badger South) wrote:

[many expressions of repentance and reform]

> Again, just kidding, thus the hyperbole. After the severe
> tongue lashing here, I may be tipping my hat and smiling at the
> lovely creatures for weeks to come. ;-)

On behalf of rec.bike, I announce that you are hereby forgiven, pardoned, and
granted atonement. Go and sin no more, and have fun.

(By coincidence, it's Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement in Judaism.)

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10-04-2003, 08:18 PM

"Stella Hackell" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> In article <blnl7n$abp$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].Virginia.EDU>,
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Badger South) wrote:
>
> [many expressions of repentance and reform]
>
> > Again, just kidding, thus the hyperbole. After the severe
> > tongue lashing here, I may be tipping my hat and smiling at the
> > lovely creatures for weeks to come. ;-)
>
>
> On behalf of rec.bike, I announce that you are hereby forgiven, pardoned,
and
> granted atonement. Go and sin no more, and have fun.

Who let YOU in here?!?

Bill "ol' Badge ain't even SEEN severe tongue lashing yet" S.

PS: My two cents is to try a nicer greeting than yelling, "Bike!" You
know, something like, "Hi. Coming up on your left; mind if I pass?"
Stranger things have proven effective...

10-04-2003, 08:43 PM

>Bill "ol' Badge ain't even SEEN severe tongue lashing yet" S.

I was surprised Stella didn't tear him a new one, knowing Stella.

I think this atonement stuff is getting to her, she posts once
in four months and it's all this kissy **** about apologies and
so forth.

I definitely think this ng is going downhill, even Jobst has been
remarkably civil of late.

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10-04-2003, 08:52 PM

"Badger South" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].Virginia.EDU>
> Never overestimate the alertness or intelligence of the bike
> path pedestrian.

I always use the bell about 100 meters from peds... even then they get this
"deer in the headlights" look. There should be a sign at every entry point
for peds. "YOU'RE ENTERING A MULTI-USE TRAIL".

And...

The dog on the leash is typically a problem on multi-use trails.

The skaters think they own the trail... the walkers think they own the
trail... and bicyclists think they own the trail... and the runners hate
everyone.

Keep your finger on the bell!

hth

10-04-2003, 08:56 PM

"Eric S. Sande" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> >Bill "ol' Badge ain't even SEEN severe tongue lashing yet" S.
>
> I was surprised Stella didn't tear him a new one, knowing Stella.
>
> I think this atonement stuff is getting to her, she posts once
> in four months and it's all this kissy **** about apologies and
> so forth.
>
> I definitely think this ng is going downhill, even Jobst has been
> remarkably civil of late.

This too shall pass.

Bill "on your left" S.

10-04-2003, 09:03 PM

"Badger South" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].Virginia.EDU>
> Hmm, not sure if you're seeing it as humor, but I do travel
> slowly when approaching pedestrians. I'm coasting, and am
> prepared to stop.
>
> Just thought fellow trail bikers would appreciate a couple
> funny diatribes. Oh well. ;-)

Don't worry about it... there's a faction of bicyclist that mow down
everything in their way while doing 20 MPH on multi-use trails. No respect
for peds... skaters... or anyone else for that matter. Run red-lights...
stop signs... and announcing a pass wouldn't even enter they minds. (To
cook to be courteous... to much of a moron to use common sense).

It's best just to keep your eyes open... use your bell when passing... and
pass with care. Or... hit the streets.

fwwi

10-04-2003, 09:21 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Stella Hackell) writes:

> Go and sin no more, and have fun.

I'm sinning[*] right now, and having loads more fun than
any non-sinning can getcha.

/Gotta/ sin to have fun.

cheers,
Tom
[*] Gluttony -- I just designed a remarkably savoury and
tender baked minute steak w/ mushroom & tomato gravy; I'm
washing it down with enough of The Good Stuff to establish
a relatively moderate buzz.

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10-05-2003, 01:01 AM

In article <blng39$8id$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].virginia.edu>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Badger South) writes:

> I'm pretty much
> able to laugh about it anyway, but there is a slight edge of
> that can creep in.

I recall a certain Yankees/Mariners game at the KingDome.
Things weren't going the Mariners' way at all. Chuck Cottier
got so flustered, he kicked-up a hell of a fuss, pulling
the base bags outa the ground and hucking them all over the
field. Veins were bulging in his forehead, he was so angry.
And of course, he got kicked outa the game.

During a subesquent interview, Billy Martin said in regards
to Cottier's actions: "I think that guy's gotta learn to
control his temper."

I guess the trick to dealing with the annoyances of MUPs is
to be Billy Martin, rather than Chuck Cottier. Or if you
can pull the saintliness off (I admittedly can't, myself):
Sparky Anderson :-) :-) :-)

cheers,
Tom

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10-05-2003, 03:35 AM

Tom Keats wrote:

>I guess the trick to dealing with the annoyances of
>MUPs is to be Billy Martin, rather than Chuck
>Cottier.
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In Billy Martin's current state, not much would likely annoy him.

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