awful

kneil67@yahoo.com · Post by **kneil67@yahoo.com** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:43 pm

I dont know? leave walky alone you guys are awful

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:45 pm

i dont get what you are trying to say

kneil67@yahoo.com · Post by **kneil67@yahoo.com** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:48 pm

walky08 post it got pretty ugly

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:52 pm

it did for sure. if is stays on topic and positive, it can be finished. a new rider should be able to learn from other riders and I'm not sure it happened for her.

kneil67@yahoo.com · Post by **kneil67@yahoo.com** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:01 pm

i know walky from You tube and he or she is very nice alittle timid on the driving but that will change with time I was scared shitless when i first got my scoot now Im a crazy scooter ninja. I do not like police following me and they do, they wait for you to screw up/

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:11 pm

it takes time to become a true scooter ninja. if your kung fu is stronger than the po po you can be victorious.

ERik3tb · Post by **ERik3tb** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:15 pm

Around here, you only get followed if you really, really screwed up in front of the cop, then they wait for you to screw up a 2nd time before they pull you over.

I read that thread twice and still don't understand why everyone seemed to be getting upset. It was like everyone was taking offence at everything. Just bad mojo all the way around.

Post by **polianarchy** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:18 pm

I'm sorry that thread got so out of hand. Frankly, I'm shocked that none of our members reported the post. In my personal opinion, I think everyone equally shared the blame for that trainwreck of a thread. I locked it for that reason. Please note:

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kneil67@yahoo.com · Post by **kneil67@yahoo.com** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:19 pm

ERik3tb wrote:Around here, you only get followed if you really, really screwed up in front of the cop, then they wait for you to screw up a 2nd time before they pull you over.

it depends on the tax budget thats how they watch you

ERik3tb · Post by **ERik3tb** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:25 pm

Actually, it's more the Wyoming mentality.

We take care of each other regardless of who you are or where you are from. If you screw up, we let it slide because it may have just been a mistake. Unless you are a danger to yourself or those around you. Then they intervene.

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:28 pm

the hardest part is to remember the last part of the quote. (i forget myself).

her feelings where not shared by anyone (almost) who posted after her but they were valid and true feeling for her none the less.

but at the same time there are plenty here who are a bit hypersensitive. and the moderators are trying to keep the masses happy. tough i would imagine.

best of luck to walky.

Post by **polianarchy** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:29 pm

I think it's time for another group hug.

WHO'S WITH ME?!

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:34 pm

ERik3tb wrote:Actually, it's more the Wyoming mentality.

We take care of each other regardless of who you are or where you are from. If you screw up, we let it slide because it may have just been a mistake. Unless you are a danger to yourself or those around you. Then they intervene.

Unless I'm a fan of a team that is playing against U of W, then I get spit on...

Cheshire · Post by **Cheshire** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:33 am

*hugs* Hugs are always good.

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:48 am

Ms_Kady · Post by **Ms_Kady** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:56 am

kmtscoot · Post by **kmtscoot** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:02 am

[quote="ERik3tb"]Actually, it's more the Wyoming mentality.

It's pretty much the same here in Montana, Erik.

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:31 am

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:59 am

laxer wrote:Unless I'm a fan of a team that is playing against U of W, then I get spit on...

What? Root against the dogs!!!!! No wonder people spit on you.

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:01 am

Dooglas wrote:
laxer wrote:Unless I'm a fan of a team that is playing against U of W, then I get spit on...
What? Root against the dogs!!!!! No wonder people spit on you.

If you'll reread the post, you'll see that we're talking about Wyoming, not Washington. But, now that you mention it, I lost all respect for the University of Washington when we played them last year.

digital-entropy · Post by **digital-entropy** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:07 am

laxer wrote:
Dooglas wrote:
laxer wrote:Unless I'm a fan of a team that is playing against U of W, then I get spit on...
What? Root against the dogs!!!!! No wonder people spit on you.
If you'll reread the post, you'll see that we're talking about Wyoming, not Washington. But, now that you mention it, I lost all respect for the University of Washington when we played them last year.

Ducks sure taught them a lesson last Saturday

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:18 am

digital-entropy wrote:
laxer wrote:
Dooglas wrote: What? Root against the dogs!!!!! No wonder people spit on you.
If you'll reread the post, you'll see that we're talking about Wyoming, not Washington. But, now that you mention it, I lost all respect for the University of Washington when we played them last year.
Ducks sure taught them a lesson last Saturday

Haha, and EVERYONE taught them a lesson last year, too!

digital-entropy · Post by **digital-entropy** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:35 am

laxer wrote:
digital-entropy wrote:
laxer wrote: If you'll reread the post, you'll see that we're talking about Wyoming, not Washington. But, now that you mention it, I lost all respect for the University of Washington when we played them last year.
Ducks sure taught them a lesson last Saturday
Haha, and EVERYONE taught them a lesson last year, too!

Haha, well I am partial to my alma mater, Oregon State. Too bad we were narrowly defeated by USC last weekend

GrittyTacoman · Post by **GrittyTacoman** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:37 am

laxer wrote:
digital-entropy wrote:
laxer wrote: If you'll reread the post, you'll see that we're talking about Wyoming, not Washington. But, now that you mention it, I lost all respect for the University of Washington when we played them last year.
Ducks sure taught them a lesson last Saturday
Haha, and EVERYONE taught them a lesson last year, too!

The Huskies shall rise again and smite thee! Oh, yes, they will smite!

Post by **Lostmycage** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:11 pm

I couldn't help but snicker when all of a sudden a handful of college football teams showed up in a thread titled "Awful".

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:18 pm

Never mind.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:26 pm

GrittyTacoman wrote:
laxer wrote:
digital-entropy wrote: Ducks sure taught them a lesson last Saturday
Haha, and EVERYONE taught them a lesson last year, too!
The Huskies shall rise again and smite thee! Oh, yes, they will smite!

First thing that popped into my head? Zombie football team. The helmets would make it hard for a headshot.

Post by **Lostmycage** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:37 pm

Yes, but it'd sorta make it a little safer, especially if the zombies are wearing full face helmets. It's pretty hard to bite someone through one of those.

On second though, if you find a bulletproof helmet, you let me know about it!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:41 pm

Kaos wrote:First thing that popped into my head? Zombie football team. The helmets would make it hard for a headshot.

Not really

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:27 pm

laxer wrote: But, now that you mention it, I lost all respect for the University of Washington when we played them last year.

Okay, kick 'em while they're down. I'm with gritty tacoman, the dogs shall rise again! (I don't know anything about the "cowboys" on the other hand)

(and, hey, the dogs have played awful this year as several of you have helpfully pointed out, so - yes, this discussion fits in an "awful" thread)

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:42 pm

In keeping with the topic of this thread:

kneil67@yahoo.com · Post by **kneil67@yahoo.com** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:30 pm

Kaos wrote:
GrittyTacoman wrote:
laxer wrote: Haha, and EVERYONE taught them a lesson last year, too!
The Huskies shall rise again and smite thee! Oh, yes, they will smite!
First thing that popped into my head? Zombie football team. The helmets would make it hard for a headshot.

lets build a pyramid

gigi · Post by **gigi** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:59 am

I just got back from L.A. and I didn't need a cop following me to intimidate me. The city streets weren't too bad but the freeways were impossible. 20 mile long parking lots. cruiser bikes splitting lanes when I'm doing 70 and they're doing 85. little old ladies in bimmers flipping me off. Walky, I'm on your side--I'd be a basket case if a cop started paying attention to me with the REAL drivers you put up with every day. Ride your scooter and enjoy it and enjoy life. Finish the course and keep on scootin...

Vic · Post by **Vic** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:50 am

Not to be a jerk, but I am a bit concerned about someone that gets so upset over something as simple as a cop going in the same direction as they are for a few blocks that they are a basket case (can't take part in a class, post what seems to me to be a nearly hysterical rant about being persecuted, and are still upset about it much later).
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Riding a scooter takes a lot of nerve. You will have everything from little kids pointing and smiling to freaks that try to run you off of what they feel is their roadway or do even worse (not to mention the idiots who just aren't paying attention, no malice intended). Then there are things that get the ol ticker thumping like bad road conditions and animals that don't know the rules of the road...
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Dealing with all of these takes a level head and the ability to not completely loose your mind. You have to get through the situation and then keep on going and be prepared for the next thing that happens.
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Freak outs to the point of being unable to attend a class are simply not going to work.
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I am hoping that this person was being a drama queen or something and they were capable of functioning after their experience, but scootering is not for everyone. You have to be able to handle some pretty scary moments and keep on going. A cop following you for a few blocks...?!?

I do not mean offense, just a differing opinion. Perhaps it could have been put a bit more gently, but I have serious concerns about this individual's choice to ride a scooter.

-v

kneil67@yahoo.com · Post by **kneil67@yahoo.com** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:54 pm

But before we get all crazy i just found out somthing walky8 is a 62 year old lady so a little respect for our elders aye thats the proplem with forums. we dont know is on the other end of the Avatar .

Drumwoulf · Post by **Drumwoulf** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:26 pm

kneil67@yahoo.com wrote:walky08 post it got pretty ugly

Huh?

Looked to me like that Shakespearian thing; you know, "Much ado about nuthin'"?
And it also looks to me like you want to start it up again?

Why, for heaven's sake? Isn't there enough silliness posted there already?

ScooterDave · Post by **ScooterDave** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:49 pm

kneil67, let it go. You are trying to rehash a locked thread. 42, 62 or 82 I do not care how old someone is. Someone's age does not automatically guarantee my respect in the scooter community. It is something that is earned no matter how old you are.

kneil67@yahoo.com · Post by **kneil67@yahoo.com** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:31 pm

good points ok lettn it go got caught up in the ole emo trap