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It Finally Happened

cheesehead avatar
cheeseheadBeach Lover
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Riding my bike home from work today, after turning onto 395, I saw a tan Lexus ppulling up to 395, from Live Oak. Thinking that the nice looking blonde saw me, I wheeled in front of her, only to end up on my backside. Yes, I was pushed over. Fortunately, my back pack had my am clothes inside to brace my fall.

Frustrated, I still kept my cool, but let her know that she needs to watch better. Rode away, with no damage to me, or my bike. She probably had a few skid marks in her under side, and I'm sure she had a "few" thoughts running through her mind, as she backed up, after realizing what had happened.

Good thing I add to my am prayers for a safe ride to and from.

So, sowallers, PLEASE watch as you cross the bike path. And, princess Sadie still has a playmate at the "condo".

:wave:

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seagrover avatar
seagroverBeach Fanatic
#2
Cheese, you have to be careful out there. Remember, these peeps leave their brains at home when they come down here. And they pay no attention at all to the crosswalks.

Sadie would be very upset!! 😱
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#3
yikes cheesehead! glad you are unscathed.

So many people just do not know where they are going, they are looking around everywhere - checking out the scenery, probably texting and perhaps drinking.

Be careful out there bikers! Drivers - go very slowly. especially watch out for children on bikes or near the roadside.
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#4
Glad you are okay!

It's crazy out there - even for folks like us that ride on the path.

I don't go in front of any car unless I have eye contact with the driver.......and I have to wear a helmet as per Sowal wench directive #44.
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#5
Glad you are okay!

It's crazy out there - even for folks like us that ride on the path.

I don't go in front of any car unless I have eye contact with the driver.......and I have to wear a helmet as per Sowal wench directive #44.

:lol: great!!!
RiverOtter avatar
RiverOttergot any pics?
#6
Very happy to hear you are alright. Please remember that most folks down there (locals or guests) hate cyclists especially if you are wearing sport appropriate gear. (just search for bike threads) Always be on alert.
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#7
Very happy to hear you are alright. Please remember that most folks down there (locals or guests) hate cyclists especially if you are wearing sport appropriate gear. (just search for bike threads) Always be on alert.
good point!:wave:
MrMentalFitness avatar
MrMentalFitnessBeach Fanatic
#8
Riding my bike home from work today, after turning onto 395, I saw a tan Lexus ppulling up to 395, from Live Oak. Thinking that the nice looking blonde saw me, I wheeled in front of her, only to end up on my backside.


You could at LEAST have blackmailed her for a phone number and dinner.

The art of negotiation is dead!

Glad you're okay 😀

::::note to self: No biking around blonde Lexus drivers ::::
LuciferSam avatar
LuciferSamBanned
#9
You could at LEAST have blackmailed her for a phone number and dinner.

The art of negotiation is dead!

Glad you're okay 😀

::::note to self: No biking around blonde Lexus drivers ::::

And she pays for dinner, right? Just want to make sure.
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#10
actually, we do hate cyclists. just kidding no, we love 'em as people. but when they are on the road, even following the rules, it sometimes makes me feel like I am going to have a head on collision with oncoming traffic because there is just no room for all of us on 30A. and this has nearly happened to me on more than one occasion, around blind curves or even on the straight and narrow - and I am always slow and patient with that biker - I don't want to run anyone over. But, he's in my dam way!

okay, I know.. we've already had this conversation a zillion times.

Where did all that come from? :idontno: I didn't write that !?!
sunspotbaby avatar
sunspotbabySoWal Insider
#11
Where did all that come from? :idontno: I didn't write that !?!

Seriously? When i read it yesterday I thought it sounded way out of character for you. :wave:
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#12
The first sentence and the eye roll smilie was me.
LuciferSam avatar
LuciferSamBanned
#13
Where did all that come from? :idontno: I didn't write that !?!

It says "last edited by Theresa".

:scratch:
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#14
Aha!

I think she tried to quote me and edited me instead! :lol:
sunspotbaby avatar
sunspotbabySoWal Insider
#15
It says "last edited by Theresa".

:scratch:


*twilight zone music* :creepy:
LuciferSam avatar
LuciferSamBanned
#16
Aha!

I think she tried to quote me and edited me instead! :lol:

Because she has special SoWal privileges? I wish I could edit everybody's posts. It would all be a lot more entertaining, at least for me.
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#17
'Cuz she's a moderator.

It would be WAY too entertaining if you could do that - which is why you can't! :lol:
Beauty hunter avatar
Beauty hunterBeach Fanatic
#18
Where did all that come from? :idontno: I didn't write that !?!

a sock puppet hacked it:lolabove:
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#19
Where did all that come from? :idontno: I didn't write that !?!

oops, I was responding to your thread and accidentally hit the wrong button. Please forgive! I have some new stuff to learn here. Glad I learned it on you.

this was what I said:



actually, we do hate cyclists. just kidding no, we love 'em as people. but when they are on the road, even following the rules, it sometimes makes me feel like I am going to have a head on collision with oncoming traffic because there is just no room for all of us on 30A. and this has nearly happened to me on more than one occasion, around blind curves or even on the straight and narrow - and I am always slow and patient with that biker - I don't want to run anyone over. But, he's in my dam way!

okay, I know.. we've already had this conversation a zillion times.

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