Got fire crackered today
04-13-06 | 09:31 AM
#26
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,328
Likes: 0
From: The Alta Loma area of Rancho Cucamonga. About 45 miles east of Los Angeles, California. Uphill, downhill and across hill riding; not too level!
Originally Posted by unkchunk
. . .
I think my deteached view comes from a post from Slvoid a way back. I don't recall exactly what he said to a cager, but I remember it as instead of doing the "normal" reaction... to do the diametrically opposed thing. So instead of yelling at the car driver, you compliment them on how well they are overcoming the intensive difficulties and physical hardship of driving a car and how impressed with the progress they are making.
I think my deteached view comes from a post from Slvoid a way back. I don't recall exactly what he said to a cager, but I remember it as instead of doing the "normal" reaction... to do the diametrically opposed thing. So instead of yelling at the car driver, you compliment them on how well they are overcoming the intensive difficulties and physical hardship of driving a car and how impressed with the progress they are making.
But, sadly, such delicious sarcasm is all too often lost on those who need it most.
04-13-06 | 09:53 AM
#27
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 0
From: Alexandria, VA
Bikes: IRO Model 19, Surly Crosscheck, 1989 Arnie Nashbar, Cannondale CAADX, Niner Air 9
Ahhh, memories of youth. Learning how to throw accurately from a moving car takes patience. There are many factors to consider and you're largely dependant on trial and error. Give them some time, I'm sure they'll get it right one of these days...
