Today I (v2):
04-25-14 | 10:55 PM
#6827
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From: dirty J
its an enormous undertaking to police all five boroughs like they do, mad props on that. they definitely take a LOT of liberties that most other cities would never get away with though. anyway glad youre not in jail
04-25-14 | 11:09 PM
#6828
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 152
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
04-26-14 | 12:49 PM
#6830
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
From: Dirty Souf
Bikes: Vigorelli
Almost got arrested for carrying my pocket knife.
I was approached by 3 plain clothed officers in time square because I had my knife clip sticking out of my back pocket. It is a non automatic, non assisted open blade under 4" which is with in the legal limit. I think the fact that I had the clip exposed makes it a "visible weapon" so they stopped me and brought me to do a background check. Since I had no previous arrests I was let go.
They claimed my knife is a gravity knife, meaning it can be opened with little force, which is BS in my opinion. The only way to open my knife like that would be to grab the blade and whip it open.
TLDR: I learned to carry my knives in my pocket with out exposing them.
I was approached by 3 plain clothed officers in time square because I had my knife clip sticking out of my back pocket. It is a non automatic, non assisted open blade under 4" which is with in the legal limit. I think the fact that I had the clip exposed makes it a "visible weapon" so they stopped me and brought me to do a background check. Since I had no previous arrests I was let go.
They claimed my knife is a gravity knife, meaning it can be opened with little force, which is BS in my opinion. The only way to open my knife like that would be to grab the blade and whip it open.
TLDR: I learned to carry my knives in my pocket with out exposing them.
me. "texas"
them. " just put it in your pocket, where no one can see it"
yankees.
04-26-14 | 04:33 PM
#6831
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
dafuq is that supposed to accomplish? I carry a knife a the very least to pick crap out of my tires if I get a flat.
Today I rode around for several hours and hung out at a farmers market in Echo Park, the most hipsterest part of LA. There were too many hip sqrls and I had to leave. I still feel weak after being sick a couple weeks ago but I think I will be fine for the fleche if I get a few more long rides in. Nice day out.
Today I rode around for several hours and hung out at a farmers market in Echo Park, the most hipsterest part of LA. There were too many hip sqrls and I had to leave. I still feel weak after being sick a couple weeks ago but I think I will be fine for the fleche if I get a few more long rides in. Nice day out.
Last edited by hairnet; 04-26-14 at 04:37 PM.
04-26-14 | 05:22 PM
#6834
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,855
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Today I sent a fax for only the second time since I bought my combo inkjet printer/fax/copy/scan machine 2-1/2 years ago. It's amazing that anyone even does this anymore, since it's so very slow and many people don't even have landline phone service anymore. Anyways, it saved me the trouble of having to mail the danged thing.
In other less pleasant news, yesterday I visited my urologist for a not very enjoyable fingering and poking. Now gotta wait for the results of another PSA test.
In other less pleasant news, yesterday I visited my urologist for a not very enjoyable fingering and poking. Now gotta wait for the results of another PSA test.
04-26-14 | 07:32 PM
#6835
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 907
Likes: 13
From: Portland / ME
Bikes: CAAD10/Wabi
Today(ish) I'm single. Cue binge drinking and sport f***ing montage.
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04-26-14 | 08:46 PM
#6837
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Today was spent mostly at the museum of natural history, then got in a quick ride once I got home.
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Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
04-26-14 | 09:10 PM
#6838
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,750
Likes: 149
From: SD
Bikes: Handsome Fredward, Trek 1.1
Today (last evening) I did a test run of my commute to work. 19.3 miles (round trip) in ~1:15:00 including a 4 minute rest at my destination. Went way quicker than I anticipated.
04-26-14 | 11:11 PM
#6839
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,776
Likes: 2
Osha has been cracking down on shops so everyone at work had to go get fitted for respirators, I had to go baby face for mine since beards aren't allowed. My lady friend is happy but I'm not.
04-27-14 | 02:20 AM
#6842
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
Are you one of the guys on here that welds? I have thought about getting one ever since I started learning SMAW.
04-27-14 | 08:47 AM
#6843
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
Almost got arrested for carrying my pocket knife.
I was approached by 3 plain clothed officers in time square because I had my knife clip sticking out of my back pocket. It is a non automatic, non assisted open blade under 4" which is with in the legal limit. I think the fact that I had the clip exposed makes it a "visible weapon" so they stopped me and brought me to do a background check. Since I had no previous arrests I was let go.
They claimed my knife is a gravity knife, meaning it can be opened with little force, which is BS in my opinion. The only way to open my knife like that would be to grab the blade and whip it open.
TLDR: I learned to carry my knives in my pocket with out exposing them.
I was approached by 3 plain clothed officers in time square because I had my knife clip sticking out of my back pocket. It is a non automatic, non assisted open blade under 4" which is with in the legal limit. I think the fact that I had the clip exposed makes it a "visible weapon" so they stopped me and brought me to do a background check. Since I had no previous arrests I was let go.
They claimed my knife is a gravity knife, meaning it can be opened with little force, which is BS in my opinion. The only way to open my knife like that would be to grab the blade and whip it open.
TLDR: I learned to carry my knives in my pocket with out exposing them.
ive had literally this exact same scenario happen to me when i was out on a date with my ex, almost getting arrested makes for great conversation
same place, same situation, same bs story about "the law"
brohangs? come down here and well ride bikes and get lit and just be idiots
Last edited by Mumonkan; 04-27-14 at 08:52 AM.
04-27-14 | 09:13 AM
#6844
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
Likes: 41
From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
Wow. That is 99.9% of all pocket AND utility knives. WTF?
04-27-14 | 10:17 AM
#6845
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
04-27-14 | 11:33 AM
#6846
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,776
Likes: 2
04-27-14 | 03:33 PM
#6847
Old fart
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 26,383
Likes: 5,304
From: Appleton WI
Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.
It's funny. When I worked as a brazer, I never had to wear a respirator (I did wear a particle mask, but still coughed up lots of black crap). Now I'm in healthcare I need to be fit tested for a respirator annually so I can work with TB patients.
04-27-14 | 03:47 PM
#6848
Junior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 92
Likes: 13
From: Mesa, AZ
Bikes: Moulton SST Alfine 11, Bianchi Pista, Surly Cross-Check Alfine 11, Brompton Electric M6R, Priority Brilliant L Train 8 Speed Disc
Today I finally found the perfect storage location for my Bianchi Pista - with my wife's permission, of course. 
04-27-14 | 08:36 PM
#6850
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 907
Likes: 13
From: Portland / ME
Bikes: CAAD10/Wabi
Well I'm obviously the top in this situation.
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