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curbtender 04-18-12 03:48 PM

Had a first
 
I've rode through swarms of bugs before, (gnats, butterflies, ladybugs), but today I was totaly surprised. I could see ahead that I'd make a three light run on a downhill before a climb , so stepped it up some. Splitting lanes to get around a freeway on-ramp, there was a wide open shot at an overpass. At about 35mph I saw what looked like someone had thrown a large shovel of gravel up over the railing. Closing my eyes, I took the hit and was pelted head to knees. Not bad, in fact there was a sweet taste in my mouth. Looking down, there were about five honey bees imbedded in my pants and shirt. Anyway, no stings. Much better than running through a flock of turkeys...

ckaspar 04-18-12 03:51 PM

Yeehaw!!

tar wheels 04-18-12 04:01 PM

:eek:

recumbenttoad 04-18-12 06:25 PM


a flock of turkeys...
Wasn't that a band in the '80s?

seely 04-18-12 06:29 PM

Better than running into these guys too.

http://www.farmerbloggers.com/blog//...0248eac9be.jpg

curbtender 04-18-12 06:43 PM

That second guy from left is going to give Peyton Manning a run for his "Trophy Head" title...

megalowmatt 04-18-12 08:05 PM

One of my worst nightmares is riding through a swarm of bees. Almost happened last Summer but I barely avoided it.

enigmaT120 04-18-12 08:57 PM

I've been stung several times on my motorcycle by yellow jackets. Not on my bicycle yet but there's a huge difference in miles traveled, too.

cooker 04-18-12 09:09 PM

Damn, we need those bees.

curbtender 04-19-12 05:24 AM

Well, last night on the news there was a story on the large amount of bees swarming right now. I guess the hives split up and take as much honey as they can.


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