tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post8752240217340438119..comments2023-06-14T09:43:48.543-05:00Comments on Nature Knitter: A Few Words About BikersRuthieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-39010353227121494602007-10-29T21:38:00.000-05:002007-10-29T21:38:00.000-05:00I am the driver you want on the road with you. I ...I am the driver you want on the road with you. I feel a sort of maternalism when I see bikers. I know how vulnerable they are and that's exactly how I treat them. My husband's colleague lost an eye (tough for anyone, particularly for a radiologist) after he had to throw his bike down in order to miss two idiot pedestrians who walked into an intersection against the light.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-7746600544739951232007-10-24T21:14:00.000-05:002007-10-24T21:14:00.000-05:00I was at a party years ago where there were a lot ...I was at a party years ago where there were a lot of bikers. I felt a bit intimidated at first but came to realize they were all just people with every day jobs like me.I think everyone just rmembers the reputation of some of the bad news biker gangs of the 60's and 70's.-good post!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-91960689018297157962007-10-23T21:27:00.000-05:002007-10-23T21:27:00.000-05:00Ruthie you must ride. Those windows won't care if...Ruthie you must ride. Those windows won't care if they are a little spotted. They will wait for your return for a good washing.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-39401770637893292762007-10-23T21:18:00.000-05:002007-10-23T21:18:00.000-05:00Hi Trixie,We've always had Hondas--reasonably pric...Hi Trixie,<BR/>We've always had Hondas--reasonably priced, reliable, and we really like the folks at the dealership in Austin, MN. Both bikes are the Honda VTX. Rick's is an 1800R and mine is a 1300R. My first bike was a 750 Shadow ACE, but I couldn't keep up when he switched from an 1100 to this 1800. I've only had my license for 4 years, but after 2 years my confidence level had gotten to the point where I was capable of managing a much larger bike and I really like this one.<BR/><BR/>I love my leathers....they are my "cloak of coolness" in addition to being warm and extra protection in case I fall.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-164262327401499532007-10-23T19:51:00.000-05:002007-10-23T19:51:00.000-05:00I've got to ask, what is it you and the spousal un...I've got to ask, what is it you and the spousal unit are riding?<BR/><BR/>I used to ride before children, but ride, not drive that was the dh's job. We may go back to it once the kiddos are older. <BR/><BR/>You look fabulous in your leathers.entotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765602736333069178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-33728391512401755132007-10-23T14:26:00.000-05:002007-10-23T14:26:00.000-05:00All good arguments for not wanting to ride a motor...All good arguments for not wanting to ride a motorcycle, Mare. Don't feel forced into doing it if you're really not comfortable, because then it won't be any fun at all. But if you do decide to go, I hope you have a fun ride and I'll be looking forward to seeing those pictures.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-68533549294594681172007-10-23T14:23:00.000-05:002007-10-23T14:23:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-35726115450241352822007-10-23T12:58:00.000-05:002007-10-23T12:58:00.000-05:00Ruthie, here I am last again.I've never ridden. I...Ruthie, here I am last again.<BR/><BR/>I've never ridden. I guess because I saw a man fly off his bike and die when I was 8 years old. My 23 year old cousin died in an accident, too. People die in cars, too...<BR/><BR/>My cop friend (dear, wonderful+ man) at work rides his motorcyle to work when the weather is right. He is always asking me to take a spin with him. And a month ago, I promised him I would - with a helmet, on a Friday (we wear jeans on Fridays). So, look for a photo of me on the back of a bike one day. Biting my fingernails.<BR/><BR/>Nice post.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-43377474794779145542007-10-23T06:26:00.000-05:002007-10-23T06:26:00.000-05:00Hi Robin,We see more & more of them now too and ma...Hi Robin,<BR/>We see more & more of them now too and many our age and even older. BTW, we always wear helmets when riding but had them off for photographic purposes on this shot.<BR/><BR/>Hi Lisa,<BR/>It's supposed to be nice later on this week and I might have to decide whether to take my last ride of the season or wash windows....<BR/><BR/>Oh Mom, you're always a careful driver! I know I've become a more observant driver since taking the motorcycle safety class.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Ruth, that's nice to hear. I've found that little kids are usually the ones most willing to talk or wave to us--even when we're all dressed up in the black leather.<BR/><BR/>Hi Laura,<BR/>We're about 2 miles away from Interstate 90 (the main highway to Sturgis). During the rally week, we can sometimes hear those loud bikes from all the way down there! I've passed some of those guys before and noticed they have foam earplugs stuck in their ears. That's too loud!<BR/><BR/>Hi Jayne,<BR/>I've found it interesting that sometimes people (usually senior citizens & usually at a restaurant) will initiate conversations when we're in the "biker clothes." Sometimes they will share their own stories about motorcycling and also remind us to wear our helmets! I always enjoy visiting with them--we met a very cool 80 Y/O lady several years ago who was riding a Gold Wing with her 82 Y/O husband as a passenger. I told my husband that's the way I wanted to be when I was 80!RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-65766945134858167582007-10-23T05:56:00.000-05:002007-10-23T05:56:00.000-05:00A good lesson about making assumptions about peopl...A good lesson about making assumptions about people!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-21652473909825633632007-10-22T22:30:00.000-05:002007-10-22T22:30:00.000-05:00I'd agree with Robin (bumblebee) - I don't know ma...I'd agree with Robin (bumblebee) - I don't know many bikers, but find those I do know to be soft-hearted people hiding behind a hard exterior. <BR/><BR/>I do tend to complain about the noise, though. I live on the main road to the beach and in the summer huge numbers of bikes go past my house - the noise! I wonder how they stand it?<BR/><BR/>I've never ridden on a motorcycle, but imagine it must be really nice in the right kind of weather.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-56362888163897425782007-10-22T20:40:00.000-05:002007-10-22T20:40:00.000-05:00The bikers I have met in the past few years (inclu...The bikers I have met in the past few years (including you) are not scary in any way, but are interesting and adventurous people.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-15712757924213178892007-10-22T20:09:00.000-05:002007-10-22T20:09:00.000-05:00Because you both ride cycles, I am very conscious ...Because you both ride cycles, I am very conscious of cycles sharing the lanes in which I drive. You seem so small next to me in the mini van. I know as mother I know you are as careful as you can be and and I can see what others do. Thank you for the reminder!!!<BR/>MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-84709655541913656662007-10-22T19:01:00.000-05:002007-10-22T19:01:00.000-05:00This is sad but true. So many people judge others...This is sad but true. So many people judge others by their leathers and tatoos. Booooooo<BR/><BR/>Keep on ridin' I say.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-88218036737802198092007-10-22T18:53:00.000-05:002007-10-22T18:53:00.000-05:00My field is marketing research. I SWEAR that I rea...My field is marketing research. I SWEAR that I read a research study not long about about people who are into motorcycling. They are:<BR/><BR/>1) More likely than the average person to read poetry;<BR/>2) More likely to say they appreciate flowers; and<BR/>3) More likely to say they appreciate little animals.<BR/><BR/>Gotta love bikers. OBTW, my dentist is a biker. So is my 80-year-old uncle.<BR/><BR/>--Robin (Bumblebee)Robin (Bumblebee)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04516571306617946865noreply@blogger.com