I was clipped by a car on monday night. S/he ran a stop sign, plowed through me, and kept going (I wear reflective gloves, helmet, shorts, run 1 watt headlight/taillight). This reminded me of jim. Click the link in my original post. It is now gone (nice to have money eh?)... Who was this person that killed my friend? Were they the same people that ran me over?! Probably not, but just as I originally posted this was swept under the rug. I can't give a description of this car. I wish I could. the best I could do would to say it had headlight and was smaller than a wagon.
I've screwed up, I've paid my dues. I was wrong and made mistakes. I paid up and I am even with the house. I've been wronged by people, they have given me an apology. They are decent. This person on monday -- I'm done, you f-up, I'm calling you out.
I will no longer be quiet, if you do wrong I will take the proper course. WE NEED TO BE BETTER, SOCIETY NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE, WE HAVE TO TREAT PEOPLE BETTER!!!
I had a guy stop me while I cutting my lawn, he asking for a light bulb (he was walking home with a lamp in his hand from goodwill). He offered we a few bucks for a bulb and my interruption. I went inside and found a bulb. I handed him a bulb and told him this: "If you want to pay me back, do something nice for someone else & ask them to pass the favor along to someone new."
This forum is great and I'm glad I have fellow cyclists for an outlet and understanding. I'm cut, bruised and hurt. I want to share this story so we as a community can grow -- be stronger and better.