tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post863062776463524418..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-27684207748816857442010-03-23T04:19:05.845-07:002010-03-23T04:19:05.845-07:00Hat's off to a very good post. Love that cop o...Hat's off to a very good post. Love that cop on a bike, but even from the picture, you can TELL he's alert. <br /><br />The only other thing i can add, is that the strange intersection for me would be a bad roadway ... we have a major problem with debris on our roads, and while i can see that intersection has been nicely swept, i can also see where there would be a patch of sand and stones. Bang in the middle of that intersection, in the triangle shape.<br /><br />We're headed into winter here, cold and dry ... but you northern folk have an excellent summer :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-44298699654218803762010-03-20T22:11:17.055-07:002010-03-20T22:11:17.055-07:00Hey! I saw the motor cop pulling someone over on K...Hey! I saw the motor cop pulling someone over on Kuebler the other day...or one of his fellow officers. No, it wasn't me. I just got to observe until the light turned green. :)<br /><br />That's a pretty nasty intersection on that rural road. Bad angle, bushes blocking some of the view. I had a driver pull out in front of me at an intersection on my commute this week. I think he thought he could make it into the roadway if he didn't bother to stop at the stop sign. That intersection isn't quite so blind or badly angled as the one in your photo, but I think it's a somewhat similar situation. <br /><br />As for the curvy road...It's a little scary how that van completely disappears in the corner. It's not a small vehicle either. Basically there is room for any number of nasty surprises to hide there. Narrow road, no shoulder. Yeah, I'd be looking for someone coming around in the middle the road. <br /><br />Thanks for another great read & photos to go along with it! I think the photos with the van is especially effective. <br /><br />Hope you got a ride in today...or something equally nice. We didn't ride today...too much sunshine and all. :)Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-75136345134227311022010-03-20T10:35:17.846-07:002010-03-20T10:35:17.846-07:00Chris,
Thank you. It will have to suffice until ...Chris,<br /><br />Thank you. It will have to suffice until the day I learn how to do video from watching your blog!<br /><br />Dru,<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by! I check your blog and leave a comment now and then.<br /><br />Sorry for the problems your acquaintances have had to deal with.<br /><br />As you so accurately say, our skill level is a dynamic process, demanding constant attention. Great reminder!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-7014430132290016402010-03-20T10:32:07.693-07:002010-03-20T10:32:07.693-07:00Stacy,
It's okay to target fixate on concrete...Stacy,<br /><br />It's okay to target fixate on concrete, just make sure it's the right patch! :)<br /><br />That road goes up over the hill and hooks up with Skyline. The other end is at Skyline and Kuebler. I believe Keiser Permanente is up there,too.<br /><br />P.S. Saw your post about what makes a good blog. Great things to think about. Although I mostly worry about just being me, good or bad. Andy Goldfine sent me an e-mail about a post and asked me how many regular readers I thought I have. Truthfully, I didn't really know since it's not a numbers game for me. I have to admit, though, that I checked my RSS feed to make sure it was allowing full access. Until then, I didn't even know there was a difference. Takes the pressure off of having to write a fantastically captivating first sentence.<br /><br />In light of your post, I'm honored you are reading. Sincerely. You are certainly a guru in your field worthy of being looked up to.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-60586458569094957082010-03-20T10:28:11.219-07:002010-03-20T10:28:11.219-07:00Chuck,
You are so right about listening as well a...Chuck,<br /><br />You are so right about listening as well as seeing. While the majority of our information comes visually, hearing plays a big part.<br /><br />Interestingly, Katie and I were just talking about something similar. We were remembering when we were teaching the kids to drive. The standard warning was to keep the radio down low enough to be able to hear important things. Like emergency vehicles, and so on.<br /><br />Several times I was warned about another vehicle near me by the sound first.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-31416095914485544642010-03-20T10:22:45.777-07:002010-03-20T10:22:45.777-07:00Jack,
First and foremost, good luck on the trip. ...Jack,<br /><br />First and foremost, good luck on the trip. May all the surprises be pleasant ones. <br /><br />Remember a key to success. Even if in a truck, think like a motorcyclist when checking things out.<br /><br />Bobskoot,<br /><br />Exactly. By the way, I made sure the Friday post had motorcycles in it. In your honor, Sir!<br /><br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-5286258658053202702010-03-20T10:18:34.987-07:002010-03-20T10:18:34.987-07:00Orin,
You are so right about observation being a ...Orin,<br /><br />You are so right about observation being a part of our entire life. Mostly it's a matter of tuning in. Which is where most people go wrong!<br /><br />Thank you for the kind words.<br /><br />Mike,<br /><br />So why would you be particularly drawn to the police bike? :)<br /><br />That was sort of the plan. To write about things as the upcoming season warrants. Glad somebody noticed.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-30625166700526823882010-03-19T20:13:43.544-07:002010-03-19T20:13:43.544-07:00As always, a well timed and thought provoking post...As always, a well timed and thought provoking post. <br /><br />Here the weather has found it's way into the 60's as well, and the bikes have emerged from storage. Unfortunately, that also means a rash of crashes and injuries among the riders that have suddenly gotten back on the roads after months away from two wheels. <br /><br />Two among my acquaintances have met with the unintended touch of the pavement in the last week. Both incidents should have been avoidable, though one was certainly difficult to do so. <br /><br />In both cases, simply seeing was not both. Both riders are good riders. They simply were out of practice with the observation skills. <br /><br />That is the only thing that I can add to what you have so eloquently discussed is that it is a constant task to maintain the skills of observation. You cannot allow these skills to atrophy through neglect.Dru_https://www.blogger.com/profile/11080039177313670696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-9554046530685386102010-03-19T14:11:04.453-07:002010-03-19T14:11:04.453-07:00Good post and reminder.Good post and reminder.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-16362838603847403982010-03-19T13:34:00.223-07:002010-03-19T13:34:00.223-07:00That intersection always gives me a bad feeling, t...That intersection always gives me a bad feeling, though I didn't know it led to another good motorcycle road.<br /><br />I have extra hate for those railroad overpasses because it's hard for me to keep from target fixating on all the concrete.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582046943770681695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-20509519813834095652010-03-19T13:25:55.568-07:002010-03-19T13:25:55.568-07:00Another great post with good information. All true...Another great post with good information. All true ... I'd also like to add the importance of auditory awareness. Our ears often alert us to things that cannot yet be seen. Especially in lovely rural settings such as you've shown us.Chuck Pefleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886326288618029812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-40473753501194697042010-03-19T13:24:22.112-07:002010-03-19T13:24:22.112-07:00Mr Irondad:
Sherlock Holmes (to Watson) "Som...<b>Mr Irondad:</b><br /><br />Sherlock Holmes <em>(to Watson) "Some people look but don't see"</em> <> The Power of Observation.<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-54902827962489257002010-03-19T12:39:02.017-07:002010-03-19T12:39:02.017-07:00Dear Sir:
I haven't ridden in four months, an...Dear Sir:<br /><br />I haven't ridden in four months, and I am leading 20 riders on a 100-mile jaunt to New Jersey tomorrow. <br /><br />I worked on the bike yesterday, and took it out today. Then I ran the first 25-miles of the ride (which has the most confusing traffic patters) in the truck, noting the blind corners, the bad intersections, the parts under construction, the pot holes, and the gravel. <br /><br />It doesn't hurt to look to see where you might expect the unexpected... Especially in the beginning of the season.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-35070723942318366532010-03-19T12:37:20.421-07:002010-03-19T12:37:20.421-07:00You forgot to mention what a fine bike that police...You forgot to mention what a fine bike that police officer has! :)<br /><br />Good post Dan. Thank you for taking the time to stop and nicely lay this out for people like me who are visual. That's a unique spot but still it requires careful observation and planning. You're posting on great subjects that are timely to the up-coming riding season.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946652999166458805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-44975049819305562952010-03-19T11:27:26.887-07:002010-03-19T11:27:26.887-07:00I first heard the term in an episode of "Miam...I first heard the term in an episode of "Miami Vice"--Tubbs was saying it to Crockett, in a conversation about how detectives should be able to spot things the layperson can't.<br /><br />But I like it because it sums up my experience as an art student, a photographer and a journalist. It came in handy while I was racing, and it comes in handy when I ride.<br /><br />Excellent post. Words to live by...<br /><br />__Orin<br /><a href="http://www.scootinoldskool.com" rel="nofollow">Scootin' Old Skool</a>Orinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135309284838958912noreply@blogger.com