tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post114662871984647817..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-1147229825426181372006-05-09T19:57:00.000-07:002006-05-09T19:57:00.000-07:00Steve,Hope you didn't get blisters that interfere ...Steve,<BR/>Hope you didn't get blisters that interfere with your throttle hand!<BR/><BR/>Art,<BR/>Glad to be able to offer insight. It's always fun watching a new rider gain experience and maturity.<BR/><BR/>Gary,<BR/>You helped open a new world to me by the nudge to start blogging. I'd thought about writing but mostly expressed myself verbally. Over the years I've had the chance to speak to large audiences many times. And there's always my classes. I love those kind of dynamics.<BR/><BR/>This writing thing is becoming fun and I'm learning a lot about writing and myself in the process. I appreciate the association with Pat since you've mentioned him in a favorable way. <BR/><BR/>I'd be afraid I wouldn't really bring anything new to motorcycle safety books. Maybe I could find a fun, light, approach that would attract folks that wouldn't get information any other way.<BR/><BR/>Always appreciate encouragement from the Guru!<BR/><BR/>DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-1147139514106992722006-05-08T18:51:00.000-07:002006-05-08T18:51:00.000-07:00Dan, seriously, you need to write a book. When I f...Dan, seriously, you need to write a book. <BR/><BR/>When I finally took the time to sit down and read this entry, the impression I got was that you write just like my friend Pat Hahn. <BR/><BR/>Pat has written two books on motorcycle safety, and gotten them published by Motorbooks. You could do this!<BR/><BR/>But I also see you exploring various forms and methods of writing, so maybe you're not quite ready yet. <BR/><BR/>Man, I can't wait to see what you come up with when you ARE ready!<BR/><BR/>Good job!<BR/><BR/>Ride well,<BR/> =gc=Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-1147107488500253352006-05-08T09:58:00.000-07:002006-05-08T09:58:00.000-07:00Although I've never taking the MSF this is somethi...Although I've never taking the MSF this is something I've practice all the time. Anticipate, wait and proceed is my MOTTO. Reading your post Dan feels like I've taking the MSF course itself. Thanks for the insight of riding motorcycle.<BR/><BR/>ArtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-1147051624873496652006-05-07T18:27:00.000-07:002006-05-07T18:27:00.000-07:00Dan,I agree with mad--this is an excellent bit of ...Dan,<BR/><BR/>I agree with mad--this is an excellent bit of writing and one post I need to digest more since I'm a bit tired. I appreciate your suggestion that safe riding is 80 percent eyes and mind. <BR/><BR/>It has been a beautiful day and the scooter spent it in the garage while I dug post holes, swung a sledgehammer and built a fence. I need to finish it tomorrow but damn I think I am going to ride first if I can still walk in the morning. I'm just not used to physical labor....<BR/><BR/>steveSteve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-1147027885758334672006-05-07T11:51:00.000-07:002006-05-07T11:51:00.000-07:00mad,it's just amazing what situations we find ours...mad,<BR/>it's just amazing what situations we find ourselves suddenly in on a bike, isn't it?<BR/>Cold will do it. Eats up energy to stay warm. We don't want to move out of our little huddled mass.<BR/>Soap? Injured, how? Eating, slipping, or being hit by it?<BR/>In Oregon last year at this time we had 10 fatalities. This year we have only had 2 which is still 2 too many. At least it has gone down!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-1146877842455786582006-05-05T18:10:00.000-07:002006-05-05T18:10:00.000-07:00Fantastic post Irondad.I really enjoyed that. The ...Fantastic post Irondad.<BR/>I really enjoyed that. The second picture gives me the willys (as they say) I thought the zig-zag lines were diesel spill or oil and it all adds up to a worrying situation to ride into: two potential pull outs and a poor road surface reducing the road space for manuever. I'd be rolling right off and tip toeing if I saw that ahead.<BR/><BR/>I think I can add a cause of impairment you mentioned heat, tiredness, etc, I'd like to add cold. When I wrote of my Zed I'd been riding in the cold for an hour and I'm positive my drop in body temperature contributed to my late decision making<BR/><BR/>I also have a statistic that brings cheer to my heart and bite to my pro-bike arguments:<BR/>Last year in this country more people were injured by soap than were injured in bike accidents!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com