Originally Posted by
BSLeVan
Regardless of where I ride from my front door, I must go through a stretch of road that seems to always be littered with goose droppings. Hence, I've gotten in the habit of hosing off my bike after each and every ride... even in the frigid winter. My bikes have always been cleaner than my cars. DG: Did you ever own a puppy? Once you've had this experience, getting rid of a bit of dog doo is no big deal. With that said, aren't you glad you found it when you did?
I've had several puppies and dogs in my life, and in fact, I miss 'em terribly. I can't have a dog in my current circumstances (both because the building has a "no dog" policy, and because with my travel, since I live alone, it would be unfair to the dog). But it's been awhile, and I don't have to deal much with doo doo. I have another problem most of you don't face -- in my front yard is an enormous, and quite beautiful palm tree. What's the problem? It "sheds" literally hundreds of seeds (about the size of a small nut). everyday. They fall everywhere -- on the sidewalk, on my balcony, on the street, you name iit. They're a pain to step on, because they smash and get stuck in the tread of my MTB shoes, or any shoes, for that matter, and the bike tires, and so on. Nearly every day I"m sweeping them or hosing them away. What a hassle! They get tracked into the house and wind up everywhere.
Anyway, I've had lots of dogs, raised from pups, and love 'em a lot. Right now, since I can't have a dog, I'm *this close* to getting a cat. My daughter moved out today to her own apartment, and I'm now an empty nester again. I need some company!