tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518679839321899334.post5685933614635542745..comments2023-04-15T09:58:57.856-05:00Comments on Ponderings of the pensive percussionist: Two uninvited guests joined me on my bike ride...Percussivityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02567902722009628447noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518679839321899334.post-92185539394032106002008-05-22T12:12:00.000-05:002008-05-22T12:12:00.000-05:00Tuesday afternoon/evening ride to church: I "clai...Tuesday afternoon/evening ride to church: I "claimed" my lane (riding in the center) as I rode toward a stop sign as the only vehicle behind me was a truck that was pretty far away. Only, he thought that he should speed way up and pass about (what seemed like) 2' away from me. Scared the crap outta me. I yelled VERY loudly and tried to catch up but he gunned it and took of down a side street. I was ready for a "wtf do you think you are doing?!"<BR/><BR/>Later that ride: Was in far left lane, car bhind and to the left and a car incoming. Both were not too close or even close, but if I hesitated I would need to wait to turn left by pulling over. So I cut across and the Chrysler 300 behind my laid on the horn! Talk about a triple wtf!? I thought I had misjudged the distance and was going to cause a wreck. Well, about 100' into the side street the car finally passed. They were WAY to far away to worry about honking. Sheesh. I was going to flip them off but was too far away and they were driving too fast for it to happen. Man. I think biking is going to earn me some patience whether I want it or not. <BR/><BR/>Lord, give me strength...and forgive me of my "wtf"'s!<BR/><BR/>PS- I have a copy of the MO Driver's book with the pages about bicycles for all the riders we know. It's a good idea to keep them on your bike in case a cop tries to blame you... Size:2"x3", 4 paper thickThe Unabashed Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524722189237777302noreply@blogger.com