Stupid cars...

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:09 pm

Well, I fell down today. I was riding in our annual "Frosty Balls, Chilly Boobs" biker poker run today (I don't name these things...) and just having a fine time, when I (along with two biker friends of mine on Harleys) approached one of those stupid round-about thingys. There was a Jeep already on the round-about, but he stopped to wave Steve and Rita through. I went to follow Rita and the guy in the Jeep went. I guess scooters aren't cool enough to stop for. Anyway, I had to lock 'em up and the front slid on the bricks the round-about is paved with. I slid to a decidedly ungraceful stop. Scuffed my new paint a little, but no humans (or me either) were injured during the production.

Continued on my merry way and enjoyed a fabulous ride with some great friends. Wish you could have been there...

--Keys

AxeYrCat · Post by **AxeYrCat** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:18 pm

D'oh!

Glad that you're unscathed and that your Buddy is mostly that way.

And hey, you already filled your minor mishap quota for the year, so you're good.

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:36 am

Scuffed my new paint a little, but no humans (or me either) were injured during the production.

I'm thinking any encounter with a car and the pavement you can say that about is alright in the end. Glad you're OK.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:19 am

Damn. Well, good to hear you're no injured. Hope you can just paint over the scuffs.

Elm Creek Smith · Post by **Elm Creek Smith** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:11 am

Was it a real Jeep or one of the Grand Wagoneer SUV thingies? Most folks driving real Jeeps are good folks while the SUV aimers are blinded by their own importance.

Glad you came out all right.

ECS

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:32 pm

Good to know it was only a little pride and paint â€“ be safe.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:36 pm

Glad to hear you're ok! Looks like you'll be busting out a fresh new can of Krylon (good job on the paint by the way) Stay safe and wish you many more amazing travels

rickyd410 · Post by **rickyd410** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:36 pm

Good to hear you came out unharmed.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:41 pm

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. We finished the ride in fine style...none the worse for the wear. Will have a write-up and pics up on my blog soon...a red Buddy among all those Harleys...it tickled me...

Yes, Corsair, the Krylon will be out just as soon as it warms up enough to spray paint.

ECS, it was an older Cherokee...mid-80's maybe...

--Keys

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:00 pm

Keys wrote:...a red Buddy among all those Harleys...it tickled me...

The local Harley's did their annual New Years Day ride yesterday. I went outside to wave at them and my neighbor saw me and said "you should join them!". I had to admit the vision of that in my mind gave me a grin. Good for you keys.

Funny though, I didn't see any of them on my morning commute today.

ivyall · Post by **ivyall** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:28 pm

Glad you're okay and had a great rest of the ride. I've only had my pink Buddy for three weeks but I can tell you that all of the Harley riders I have passed give me a thumbs up! Not so with some of the other two wheelers I've seen.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:55 pm

The write up and pics are now posted on my blog www.skutergruven.blogspot.com if you're interested in seeing a buddy with a bunch of Harleys...

--Keys

Post by **polianarchy** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:55 pm

Whew! I'm sure glad you & your redbud are relatively okeh, Keys!

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:22 am

We be fine, dear lady, thanks for your concern. Your use of "redbud" threw my feeble mind into thoughts of a possible name; "Rosebud". HOWever, the throaty roar from the SuperTrapp foregoes the possibility of any "feminine" type of name. Unless it's Janis Joplin...

--Keys

Elm Creek Smith · Post by **Elm Creek Smith** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:08 am

Cherokee is an SUV. SUV aimers are devils.

ECS

vitaminC · Post by **vitaminC** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:07 am

Dang Keys, that stinks. You're definitely due for some good Buddy karma now. The red is quite bold!