Driver Pulls Gun on Cyclists This Morning

[ItzKatzTime]

I don't believe I have ever seen more generalizations about locals/tourists in one thread. Rude people come from all over- they might be in a truck, they might be on a bicycle. They might be just typing away at home or work. How about a little common courtesy all around. As this area gets more popular (maybe a little too in my opinion ) more tolerance will be needed in all aspects of life in South Walton. Get used to it, our little secret is no more.

Thank You Amy!
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[Bob]

Why can't we just be Walton County?

you are already...i was just referring to the cash cow tax status of all those beach homes. the whole county benefits, so it's a good thing.

 

[RiverOtter]

Love it!

RiverOtter, I think I know where that silver X5 parks in the day time, if you are interested in leaving a nasty note on her window.

She just needs to be a little more cautious. And remember that we cyclists do see the details ;-)

 

[Bob]

:scratch:Hmmmmmmm... no takers on the BMW X5??? How about this one? I was also passed, properly, by a white minivan with a Sowal sticker, 30A sticker and one of those stickers that tells everybody you have a bunch of kids?

I could have been in the green '66 Dodge Dart[no a/c, slant 6, vinyl bench seats, Paul Harvey on the am radio, Sowal sticker holding the trunk closed] passing you on the right.

 

[RiverOtter]

I could have been in the green '66 Dodge Dart[no a/c, slant 6, vinyl bench seats, Paul Harvey on the am radio, Sowal sticker holding the trunk closed] passing you on the right.

I would have remembered this as well... ;-)
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cause I'd still be LMAO

 

[ciclismo]

Did they catch this guy yet or charge him w/ anything? Seems pretty simple to track him down since there are only 1 or 2 metallic orange pickups in the area.

I want to thank everyone for their support. I have learned a lot and will make sure that as a cyclist I continue to be aware and considerate of cars. I do recognize that respect needs to go both ways between cars and cyclists and only education and respect for others will solve this issue. The cycling population will continue to grow proportionately with the amount of traffic and we need to learn to co-exist.

The person was found. The situation was and will be handled by authorities and the law. He showed no remorse for his actions which was disapointing.

Thanks again for all of your support.

 

[NoHall]

I want to thank everyone for their support. I have learned a lot and will make sure that as a cyclist I continue to be aware and considerate of cars. I do recognize that respect needs to go both ways between cars and cyclists and only education and respect for others will solve this issue. The cycling population will continue to grow proportionately with the amount of traffic and we need to learn to co-exist.

The person was found. The situation was and will be handled by authorities and the law. He showed no remorse for his actions which was disappointing.

Thanks again for all of your support.

That is disappointing, but considering the mentality that would lead to that sort of action, it's not surprising...

 

[Jdarg]

That is disappointing, but considering the mentality that would lead to that sort of action, it's not surprising...

I guess it would have been surprising if the jerk HAD been remotely sorry.

Wonder if he told the officials about his "bad day"?:roll:

 

[30A Skunkape]

I want to thank everyone for their support. I have learned a lot and will make sure that as a cyclist I continue to be aware and considerate of cars. I do recognize that respect needs to go both ways between cars and cyclists and only education and respect for others will solve this issue. The cycling population will continue to grow proportionately with the amount of traffic and we need to learn to co-exist.

The person was found. The situation was and will be handled by authorities and the law. He showed no remorse for his actions which was disapointing.

Thanks again for all of your support.

Now wait, you have to give us some details as to what this guy's story was.

 

[Bdarg]

As a former cyclist I can tell you that many drivers wave their 4000 lbs cars around at cyclist in much the same way at this guy waved around his gun, not realizing that it can be just as deadly, unfortunately most people are not as outraged by that, although we all should be.


A little common courtesy from all people on the roads would definitely get a lot more people safely home for supper.