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It’s unbelievable that June is here already
Published Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Already June...the fresh scent of newly-cut grass, school’s out for summer...and motorcycle season (some I know have been riding long before this!).
I feel that I must write a short note, as my husband and I ride and many, many of our friends and family also ride. That being said...keep an eye out for motorcyclists. We ride for the sheer love of the freedom a motorcycle can give us...the feeling of air through your hair (if you have any).
Motorists: Please take a few minutes at the next intersection...really look for us, we are looking for you! Alas, sometimes a motorist isn't paying attention...too busy talking on the cell. That's when accidents happen, deadly ones.
I actually witnessed a young woman smoking a cigarette with her left hand and talking on the cell with the right, makes you wonder how she was steering her SUV, huh? Also, with so many charity motorcycle "runs" in the works for this year, you may find yourself being stopped at an intersection by a tough looking biker.
Don't worry...we're harm-less but the job of "road guard" is one we all take very seriously. Our job is to protect our fellow brothers and sisters as we ride for a cause.
The moral: Be patient. Slow down. Stay safe! And take advantage of the area's benefit "runs", your support helps many local causes..so stop by one, buy a raffle ticket, have supper with us...no bike needed, just a heart! Thank you and see you on the road!
LeiLani Hauge - Fergus Falls
Comments
The Daily Journal is happy to host community conversations about news and life in Fergus Falls and the surrounding area. As hosts, we expect guests will show respect for each other. That means we don't threaten or defame each other, and we keep conversations free of personal attacks. Witty is great. Abusive is not. If you think a post violates these standards, don't escalate the situation. Instead, flag the comment to alert us. We'll take action if necessary. It's not hard. This should be a place where people want to read and contribute -- a place for spirited exchanges of opinion. So those who persist with racist, defamatory or abusive postings risk losing the privilege to post at all.Posted by bucksteel (anonymous) on June 11, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have witnessed many a motorcycle rider smoking a cigarette with one hand and steering the bike with the other hand which makes you wonder, huh?
Posted by 89Heritage (anonymous) on June 12, 2008 at 6:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
?????? What are you wondering about?
Posted by bucksteel (anonymous) on June 12, 2008 at 8:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Read her letter - "I actually witnessed a young woman smoking a cigarette with her left hand and talking on the cell with the right, makes you wonder how she was steering her SUV, huh?"
Posted by FFConcernedCitizen (anonymous) on June 12, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey BuckSteel....the point, sunshine...is the young lady in question, BOTH HANDS were off the steering wheel?? DUH!! Yeah...I know a motorcyclist can smoke and steer, have yet to see one smoke, talk on the cell and still steer their bike..Who would you rather meet on the roads?
Posted by enjoy12 (anonymous) on June 12, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I like to call a spade a spade... Did this writer give up smoking or talking on her cell????? I don't think so...
Posted by bucksteel (anonymous) on June 12, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No, the point is that it is just as stupid for a biker to smoke and drive with one hand as it is to drive a car with no hands. Try doing a quick stop on a bike with one hand sometime. In many of these cases, Darwin will intervene and take the stupidity out of the gene pool.
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