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Offline wahrsuul

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A biker apologizes
« on: August 04, 2014, 09:28:45 AM »

Motorcyclist offers apology and restitution to members of DUMB

An apology is in order, so, please, forgive me. It was not until this morning on my ride to work that I fully understood I was in error.
Yes, I've noticed that there are many very busy and important people on the roads. You all are hard to miss with the cell phones, laptops, breakfast bars, coffee, cigarettes and all, but until now, I didn't realize I was causing so much trouble for you busy, multitasking drivers.

I figured it out this morning, thanks to the nice lady working on the laptop who needed the lane I was in.

First, ma'am, let me say that when I honked at you from the shoulder, I didn't mean to startle you. My intent was just to give you a little beep to let you know the lane was all yours. But I was braking so hard, I couldn't lift my thumb off the horn button. My bad.

I surely didn't mean to cause you to nearly hit the guy talking on the cell phone. You know, he was smoking and talking as he moved his SUV right into the space you had just left.

Anyway, the good news is, that's when I realized all of you multitasking drivers must be texting each other about intended lane changes and running traffic lights and stop signs and such. I'm sorry - I'm still using old-fashioned blinkers. I didn't realize you needed some time to e-notify that guy that you needed the lane back. I really messed it up for both of you!
I can only say that the guard rail was a little distracting, and I was only thinking about myself.

I'll try harder next time.

Like I said, I didn't know that was how you multitasking drivers were communicating. It must have been in an e-mail, but my laptop fell off my tank and I haven't replaced it.

However, I have a solution.

I know many of you are so busy and important that you have no choice - you have to eat, work, talk, read and do lots of other really important things as you drive.

Those of us who use the road only for traveling would be happy to stay out of your way; we just need to know you're coming. A little visual clue would help - I was thinking of a bumper sticker. That way, everyone could identify you as Drivers Utilizing Multiple Behaviors. Of course, that's a little long, so we'd cut it down to an acronym - DUMB.

If you'd place stickers on the front, back and maybe the sides of your car, the rest of us would know not to interfere with you on the road.
I think it's such a good idea, I'll pay for the bumper stickers and even put them on for you. Deal?

Again, I'm sorry I got in your way. I'll try harder to see you coming from now on.

I promise!
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Re: A biker apologizes
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2014, 10:35:30 AM »
well said...next time don't be so inconsiderate to the people who do own the road!
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Re: A biker apologizes
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2014, 01:36:25 PM »
Every cage on the road already has one of those stickers on it, in my eyes.
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Re: A biker apologizes
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2014, 04:03:56 AM »
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Build bridges, not walls.

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Re: A biker apologizes
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2014, 10:33:17 PM »
I believe both of these acronyms should be on that bumper sticker. DUMB should go first of course before IDIOT.  ;) ;D

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Re: A biker apologizes
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2014, 10:49:02 PM »
People ask me why I don't ride as much as I used to...

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Re: A biker apologizes
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2014, 11:12:53 PM »
People ask me why I don't ride as much as I used to...

Rick
And is the reason why I do the DS route :)  Ever see someone on say Ophir Pass and on a cell phone?