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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-07, 02:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,120
Posted By Geraldo

Pilots speak of the OODA loop, meaning that when...

Pilots speak of the OODA loop, meaning that when we do things, we Observe a situation, Orient ourselves, Decide on a course of action, then Act. This is what you did, and there is nothing at all...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-07, 03:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By Geraldo

This was always my argument for why DUI...

This was always my argument for why DUI checkpoints are a waste of time and money. I've seen some disheartening stats from checkpoints (ex.-ten officers, one DUI, one or two warrants, and that's all...
Forum: Touring
03-03-07, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,183
Posted By Geraldo

Living where the breeze is usually 15-20mph,...

Living where the breeze is usually 15-20mph, pepper spray is not for me. If I were lucky I'd be cycling semi-blind, if not, I'd be lying on the road dripping snot while Fido chewed my leg off.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-02-07, 03:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By Geraldo

I don't think that is true anywhere, as it would...

I don't think that is true anywhere, as it would be impossible to prove that some minute amount of alcohol lead to impairment.

As for my guess, I would say that 30-40% is probably fair, based on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-01-07, 07:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,656
Posted By Geraldo

While I wouldn't hesitate to break the law to...

While I wouldn't hesitate to break the law to save my skin, it's hard to think of a scenario where this would be possible. For convenience I will slow without stopping at stop signs, but I very...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-28-07, 10:59 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,496
Posted By Geraldo

We use a CC, but pay the balance monthly. It's a...

We use a CC, but pay the balance monthly. It's a card that gives us $$ back with a large online retailer, so we get the majority of our clothing free just for using the card while we pay no...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-07-06, 01:48 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,073
Posted By Geraldo

You're so right. Florida sucks! We have...

You're so right. Florida sucks! We have hurricanes, urban sprawl, sea lice, melanoma, and lots of old people! :eek: Please, everyone, for your own safety and welfare, listen to Roody and stay in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-05-06, 11:53 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,073
Posted By Geraldo

No, I don't, but that doesn't mean we should come...

No, I don't, but that doesn't mean we should come up with labels for people who differ from us.



I seriously doubt that they do anything collectively.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-05-06, 07:38 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,073
Posted By Geraldo

Woohoo! You'll be overtaking us soon as the...

Woohoo! You'll be overtaking us soon as the fastest growing city in Fla/US. ;)



I think the uncontrolled growth is worse than the number of people/drivers. Everything is built for last...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-04-06, 04:57 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,073
Posted By Geraldo

What people? According to everyone's favorite...

What people? According to everyone's favorite research tool (Wikipedia) the population of Walkulla was just over 22,000 in 2000. If you want to see some Florida drivers, move from lower Alabama to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-01-06, 09:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,276
Posted By Geraldo

I know what you're saying, but we're looking at...

I know what you're saying, but we're looking at this behavior because of our interest in cycling. I've met people who turned into aggressive bastards when they got in cars, but they also turned into...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-06, 11:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,243
Posted By Geraldo

Living and cycling on the coast of Florida, I...

Living and cycling on the coast of Florida, I have to ride in wind almost all the time. I've ridden on days when I had to contend with headwind gusts of >20mph and a gentle breeze of 10-15mph. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-31-06, 11:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,276
Posted By Geraldo

Mean, hateful, inconsiderate, and rude people are...

Mean, hateful, inconsiderate, and rude people are just that, and they are that pretty much all the time regardless of their vehicle of choice.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-29-06, 04:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,930
Posted By Geraldo

If you look up the Latin translation for pro se...

If you look up the Latin translation for pro se you will find that it means "anyone foolhardy enough to represent himself in a court of law." Given the fact that well in excess of 90% of defendants...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-06, 05:50 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 8,751
Posted By Geraldo

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-06, 05:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,930
Posted By Geraldo

I hate to keep injecting reality, but you'll...

I hate to keep injecting reality, but you'll probably have to run for and be elected to council in order to do that, as budgets usually aren't subject to popular vote. It's also best to keep your...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-06, 04:42 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,930
Posted By Geraldo

Exactly. What transpired before the arrest? ...

Exactly. What transpired before the arrest? Actually the best thing would be to see the arrest report and affidavit. It would also be interesting to see the disposition of the cases. I know...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-06, 03:31 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,930
Posted By Geraldo

You saw this happen to cyclists? Or are you...

You saw this happen to cyclists? Or are you repeating a story you heard? Is there video/audio of the entire incident from start to finish?
Forum: Commuting
10-27-06, 08:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,543
Posted By Geraldo

In a word, yes. I get buzzed on every ride, but...

In a word, yes. I get buzzed on every ride, but I only get yelled at once a week or so.



As cyclists, we tend to see the problem as being drivers of cars, but I think it's worse than that. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-06, 08:45 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,930
Posted By Geraldo

I used to work as a medic with a SWAT unit, so I...

I used to work as a medic with a SWAT unit, so I got to know a lot of cops pretty well. In general, they are just like everyone else. Their job creates a certain cynicism, but so does every other...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-26-06, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,750
Posted By Geraldo

IIRC that technology is already used in a few...

IIRC that technology is already used in a few jurisdictions, mainly post-conviction, but it's certainly an idea.

The trouble with the "prison deters someone from committing another crime" line of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-26-06, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,750
Posted By Geraldo

By definition you cannot deter something that has...

By definition you cannot deter something that has already taken place.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-26-06, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,750
Posted By Geraldo

I'm not a defender of drunk driving, which in my...

I'm not a defender of drunk driving, which in my home is a death penalty offense (my wife being the judge, jury, and most likely the executioner), but the problem is that jail time doesn't solve the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-25-06, 09:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,050
Posted By Geraldo

You're as bad as Steve Goodman, you forgot pickup...

You're as bad as Steve Goodman, you forgot pickup trucks.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-24-06, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,750
Posted By Geraldo

This is the best line of the article. For...

This is the best line of the article.

For some reason, I've never been particularly fond of MADD, but their greatest achievement has been to try to change the culture of drunken driving, which...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-24-06, 01:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,258
Posted By Geraldo

Cycling doesn't feel stressful and dangerous, so...

Cycling doesn't feel stressful and dangerous, so I must know what I'm doing. I do know I'm not doing VC.

Back to the OP. If you read some death and disaster threads and it ruined your ride, I...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-06, 02:24 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,583
Posted By Geraldo

Here's an employment law flash. If you work...

Here's an employment law flash. If you work under a contract (i.e. union or some management) you can only be fired for cause (the definition of which is in dispute in at least one state). In almost...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-06, 05:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,617
Posted By Geraldo

I recommend a move to Florida or southern...

I recommend a move to Florida or southern California.
Forum: Commuting
10-19-06, 11:28 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,866
Posted By Geraldo

I used to do this, partly for work, partly for...

I used to do this, partly for work, partly for competition, to the tune of >12K rounds per year. It builds skills and gunhandling, but don't ever confuse drills with having any similarity to a real...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-06, 05:32 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,866
Posted By Geraldo

Not to pick on FlatFender, but here's a reality...

Not to pick on FlatFender, but here's a reality check. Shootings are nothing like square range drills.

Your opponent might start with violence, not threats.
Your opponent is probably armed....
Forum: Commuting
10-17-06, 05:03 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,866
Posted By Geraldo

Some state's attorney's would take that statement...

Some state's attorney's would take that statement as predisposition to kill someone. I thought you shot to STOP an attack.



Families of dead people sue every day, and dead people have friends...
Forum: Commuting
10-16-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,866
Posted By Geraldo

The firearms examiner that looks it over before...

The firearms examiner that looks it over before trial will certainly know what it is (he will also check to see if it was ever stolen, etc). There are a couple of points worth mentioning: first is...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-06, 06:14 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,242
Posted By Geraldo

I predict his a$$ will cover any checks his mouth...

I predict his a$$ will cover any checks his mouth writes when he hits DOC.
Forum: Commuting
10-13-06, 01:12 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,242
Posted By Geraldo

Theoretically or legally? If these kids had...

Theoretically or legally? If these kids had called the cops, the OP would have been facing multiple witnesses whose stories were remarkably similar, while he explained his stance solo. Who do you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,689
Posted By Geraldo

In 20 years as a paramedic, I used a tourniquet...

In 20 years as a paramedic, I used a tourniquet once, and that was on a guy with an arm entrapped in machinery.

Roody's advice is best-call for help. Heat and orthopedic injuries, as well as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-08-06, 10:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By Geraldo

Only when I read certain threads. I would...

Only when I read certain threads.

I would recommend that anyone with ongoing issues from a crash not post anything about it on an open forum.
Forum: Commuting
10-06-06, 01:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,608
Posted By Geraldo

I found packages of red/white strips at Lowe's. ...

I found packages of red/white strips at Lowe's. While not bulk, it is as reflective as any reflector on the bike, if not more so. I also bought a can of reflective paint made by Rustoleum, which I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-06-06, 10:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,018
Posted By Geraldo

I would take the detours. In fact, I had to do a...

I would take the detours. In fact, I had to do a combo of 1 and 3 last night.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-03-06, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 742
Posted By Geraldo

I don't think there has been that much difference...

I don't think there has been that much difference since the law passed, although I was only yelled at once last night. If it isn't enforced, and let's be realistic, there isn't much way that it can...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-01-06, 12:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,070
Posted By Geraldo

Mainly it's a lack of mass transit here. There...

Mainly it's a lack of mass transit here. There is one bus line that runs north and south on US1. I've checked the schedule, and being that it is basically one bus running a loop, it takes forever...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-06, 05:41 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,634
Posted By Geraldo

I get buzzed by far more cars and minivans than...

I get buzzed by far more cars and minivans than trucks.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-06, 11:58 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 13,607
Posted By Geraldo

You do know that this site is advertising, right?...

You do know that this site is advertising, right? Thousands of satisfied customers...I mean studies...:rolleyes:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-06, 11:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,251
Posted By Geraldo

Yesterday must have been a bad day everywhere. I...

Yesterday must have been a bad day everywhere. I had an older guy honking at me, wanting me to move over another enough so that he could squeeze between me and oncoming traffic. As he came around I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-06, 09:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,869
Posted By Geraldo

I pull on my Nomex and begin my rant: ...

I pull on my Nomex and begin my rant:

Paramedics cannot definitively "check you out." I learned to hate those words over twenty years, although had I been paid $1 for every time they were uttered...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-06, 11:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,823
Posted By Geraldo

It's all anecdotal of course, but in my FD, we...

It's all anecdotal of course, but in my FD, we never had anyone hit our parked and lighted vehicles, and I only recall one incident of a police car in a neighboring department hit by a drunk while...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-06, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 652
Posted By Geraldo

Living in Florida, it's probably a semi-permanent...

Living in Florida, it's probably a semi-permanent thing with me. Arms tan from sleeve to glove, legs tan from shorts to ankles. Fortunately I don't seem to be getting vent shaped spots on my head,...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-06, 02:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,823
Posted By Geraldo

2 right now-One red on my rear rack in steady...

2 right now-One red on my rear rack in steady mode, one flashing on the seatpost. Although having looked at mech's nighttime lane pics, I'll be adding a flashing white on the front in addition to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-06, 02:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,671
Posted By Geraldo

To some women I appear as their sexual fantasy...

To some women I appear as their sexual fantasy incarnate riding a bicycle. Then of course, there are the women who can actually see, to whom I appear as a sweat soaked, middle aged guy who refuses...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-27-06, 01:34 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,166
Posted By Geraldo

While I admire your political open-mindedness,...

While I admire your political open-mindedness, one must consider the source as well as the fact, for it is the source that usually has some bias.

To wit:


The truth is that you have no idea...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-27-06, 12:30 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,166
Posted By Geraldo

Yes. Said another way, you believe...

Yes.



Said another way, you believe what you choose to believe precisely because you want to believe it.
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