Twice in 30 minutes

[placidfemme]

Yesterday I had an appointment with my immigration lawyer, so after work Sam and I headed into town. After seeing my lawyer, we decided to do a bit of window shopping up and down Queen St for a digital camera (have to love commissions).

Anyway, so we'd checked out the downtown mall and started walking up Queen St... As usual being the bike freak that I am, I notice an older model BMW (looks kinda like a tourer bike... maybe a 600) parked across the road right outside the Jade shop near Queens arcade... Next minute this white twin cab ute reverses right into the bike. From across the road you could hear the fairings crack.

So I'm thinking, yeah watch this asshole do a runner... so I run across the road and check his number plate out. The guy doesn't even get out of his truck/ute and puts his indicator on to pull out into the traffic... unlucky for him it's rush hour and he has to sit there waiting...

During this time I'm saving his number plate/rego to my cell phone and looking around at the shops near by to see which ones are open so I can get some paper and a pen and leave a note on the bike with the guys rego and my mobile number.

As this is happening the biker walks out of nowhere and starts to put his helmet on... not even noticing the damage to his pride and joy on twoo wheels. So I walk up to him and say "hey dude, better check out your fairings, that guy (pointing at the ute still waiting to pull out into the traffic) reversed into your bike and I heard your side fairing crack..."

The biker checks his bike out and no doubt the side fairing has a nice big crack and the screws holding the front part of the fairing to the bike are attached to nothing... The biker looks at the ute and points at it as if to say
"this one? right here?" so I nod and the biker walks to the drivers window and starts talking to the driver.

At this point Sam is bitching about standing around and wasting time, and decides to just walk off. So I have one last look at the biker and driver, seems all good so I leave feeling like i've done my good deed for the day... and it involved a biker so double bonus for me :blah: .

Sam and I then walked up Queen St, giving up on the digital camera idea and decide to check out Tommy Gun at Sky City Cinema's, doesn't take us more than 5 minutes to get there, 2 minutes to realise they have shit in stock at the moment and leave to go home...

We're then walking down Elliot St (Where Atrium on Elliot is), we get almost even to Domino's pizza (on the right) and a car park with sky screamer on the left.

For those who know town, there is a bike parking space there (reason why we always walk down that street... some kewl bikes park there... even a KBer with white new fairings on the bike). Anyway, as we get closer to the bike park I comment that theres no nice bikes parked there... just the Domino's pizza delivery scooter thingy (it has a roof... :shutup: ) and a little red scooter.

No sooner had I said "no nice bikes today" this asshole in a white four door car reverses into the scooter, knocking it over, and scraping it along the ground for at least 30cm+ before he decides to stop... he gets out the car, looks at the damage to his car... and gets back in the car and drives away :angry: :nono:

So there I am again saving another assholes rego to my phone. then I pop into Domino's grab a serviette (sp) and a pen, write a note to the scooter rider including the car rego, time of incident and my mobile number, run across the road again to #1 Shoe warehouse and grab some cellotape from the very unhelpful assistant.

Get back to the scooter, try to pick it up and place it back on its stand... but either I'm a complete idiot, or the stand was damaged because I couldn't get it to stay upright... so I tape the note to the handle bars, wait around for about 10 minutes hoping the rider will return soon... Sam starts to bitch again so we leave...

I havn't recieved a text or call from the scooter rider, so I'm assuming the damage isn't too bad or he/she just doesn't care (or some asswipe removed the note from the scooter).

So for the two riders... wrong place... wrong time... for me... right place right time...

Still pisses me off though.

If either of those had been my bike/scooter I would be furious if someone hit it and just drove off...

Auckland Rocks............. tui

[cowpoos]

so its dangerous to bikes and it smells!!!

[Squeak the Rat]

It always reminds me of the old goofy cartoon, where he's the nicest guy until he gets into his car and turns into a psycho. That seems to be Auckland in a nutshell. Trouble is Aucklanders spend 20% of their waking hours in cars.

Thanks on behalf of both bikers. Not sure why the scooter rider hasn't contacted you, but I'm sure the other biker is very grateful. I would have liked to have been witness to his "conversation" with the ute driver..

I'll be parking my bike in Newmarket on Sunday - can you please keep watch :)

Really nice work though. Some nice karma points in the bank for you.

[Edit:] both riders are probably just shocked that some one tried to hit them while they weren't on their bikes!

[placidfemme]

I'll be parking my bike in Newmarket on Sunday - can you please keep watch :)

Really nice work though. Some nice karma points in the bank for you.

[Edit:] both riders are probably just shocked that some one tried to hit them while they weren't on their bikes!

lol unfortunatley I'll be having Sam's mother over for the day (:bye: ) but heres a tip... if your parking your bike in a bike park, make sure its on the side where cages can't try to squeeze inbetween the bike and pavement...

[ajturbo]

that wouldn't have happened here in foxton...
but this sam guy.... tell him to slow down, theres more to life.:blip:

[placidfemme]

that wouldn't have happened here in foxton...
but this sam guy.... tell him to slow down, theres more to life.:blip:

Sams a girl :) and shes my baby so I have to learn to deal with her impatience...

She's just shitty because she hasn't got a bike anymore, and won't be getting another one for a longgggggg time yet. So she just avoids anything bike related...

[emaN]

well done pf!
love your altruistic spirit!

geez, i have 'conversations' with drivers when they come within inches, let alone actually make contact!

[ajturbo]

Sams a girl :) ..


woops...:pinch:.:o:brick:
but this begs the question.... why did i think she was a guy?

was i thinking that "he" was jelous about your love of bikes?

was it that i thought, he thought..." it's "only" a BMW, and a scooter, why get concerned"? :scratch:

[smokeyging]

Good for you on going the extra mile. most people will not do this...

[placidfemme]

love your altruistic spirit!

lol thank you... but I don't know what "altruistic" means hehe

[placidfemme]

woops...:pinch:.:o:brick:
but this begs the question.... why did i think she was a guy?

was i thinking that "he" was jelous about your love of bikes?

was it that i thought, he thought..." it's "only" a BMW, and a scooter, why get concerned"? :scratch:

lol sweet as... Sam seems like a guys name (in general) and well... its just normal :) :blah:

[emaN]

altruistic basically implies a concern for others

in your case you actually take it a step further; not only concerned for 'the others' (hmmm, LOST comes to mind..) but their property as well.
wonder if there's a word for THAT?!

again, nice one!

[Macktheknife]

BIG brownie points for you girl, well done.

[Sniper]

Only twice in 30mins? Hell I could do alot better than that

[placidfemme]

Only twice in 30mins? Hell I could do alot better than that

lol make sure its in auckland so I can write down your rego number ok...

I've heard about this happening a few times (here in KB) but i've never actually experienced it or seen it...

Goes to show the mentality of the average Aucklander... no-one saw me so I'll do a runner

When the ute hit the BMW a group of asians were standing right on the kerb, they made a lot of funny noises, but none took the rego number or said anything to the driver... they just watched. They were actually still watching when I walked away. I wonder if they would have done anything if I didn't.

[Sniper]

Oh, you are talking about cars..... never mind

[Sparky Bills]

ignorence!! (sp?)

[frogfeaturesFZR]

:yes: Big ups to you girl. Pity theres not a few more with your sense of responsibility around.:rockon:

[placidfemme]

I think had I not been a biker (go back a few years) I just would have watched and done nothing. My mentality is "what if it were me... what would I do or want done". Pretty much sums it up...

Still no call from the scooter rider...

[Str8 Jacket]

Goes to show the mentality of the average Aucklander... no-one saw me so I'll do a runner



As much as it pains me to say it, I dont think that that attitude is limited to just Auckland. I think its become common practice to think like this all around the world, whether they're young or old, rich or poor etc etc. Alot of people seem to only care about someone else if there's something in it for them.

[Krayy]

It always reminds me of the old goofy cartoon, where he's the nicest guy until he gets into his car and turns into a psycho....
Ahhh, that would be the one where it's done like a public service announcement and he starts off as "Mr Walker", then turns into "Mr Driver". That cartoon also has a great bit on "merging like a zip" where nobody allows the merging traffic in that all Auckland cagers should have a shifty at. Plonkers.

[placidfemme]

As much as it pains me to say it, I dont think that that attitude is limited to just Auckland. I think its become common practice to think like this all around the world, whether they're young or old, rich or poor etc etc. Alot of people seem to only care about someone else if there's something in it for them.

Very true. Another aspect to look at (which does not in any way justify the actions... but could help explain them).

A lot of cage drivers don't ride bikes, therefore most don't own bikes. So they are completley unaware as to how much bike parts cost. To the untrained cager a bike fairing could look like a piece of plastic... doesn't look as expensive as... say a car panel.

So they might think that the damage is minimal, but really could equate to hundreds of dollors for the poor biker. Before I got into biking I thought bike bits were cheap (lol was I wrong :shutup: ).

So they may believe they havn't really damaged the bike at all, therefore just leaving and not leaving contact details.

[Str8 Jacket]

Very true. Another aspect to look at (which does not in any way justify the actions... but could help explain them). etc etc etc....



I think that your first statement of "no one saw me so i'll do a runner is probably closer to the truth!

[Insanity_rules]

Nice to know there are people like you out there. Some jiz bag ran into my car last week, leaving it with about $700 damage. No note no nothing. If I catch this fine upstanding human being I'll rearrange their windscreen I swear to god I will.

[placidfemme]

Nice to know there are people like you out there. Some jiz bag ran into my car last week, leaving it with about $700 damage. No note no nothing. If I catch this fine upstanding human being I'll rearrange their windscreen I swear to god I will.

Sorry to hear you got done over... there are a lot of low lifes out there. But thats the problem with parking any vehicle anywhere other than the safety of your own garage... or driveway... or whatever...

[Beemer]

You're obviously a bloody jinx!

We've had our car bumper hit and badly scraped twice - the first time the guy was seen and someone gave us his description. Turned out he was dropping the car off after it had some work done on it so the owner told us who he was and we went after him for the damage. He didn't pay, but she got fed up and in the end she paid us and said she'd recover it from him. The second time was when we went to the Stones concert in Wellington. Parked in what we thought was a safe place (not close to a corner, etc) and when we got home, there were scrapes in the opposite place to the original ones. It really annoys me, the one time I backed into someone's car (parked outside their house) I did everything I could to find them at the time (they'd gone for a walk along the beach) and when I couldn't, I left my contact details and ensured it all got fixed.

That kind of "the owner isn't here, too late when they come back, no one will know what happened" mentality really pisses me off. Good on you for letting the owners know, I bet they appreciated it.

And tell Sam to chill out, smell the roses - you're a long time dead!

[placidfemme]

And tell Sam to chill out, smell the roses - you're a long time dead!

lol she just hates that I'm obsessed with bikes so much... she thinks I love them more than her...:wait:

[hellnback]

lol she just hates that I'm obsessed with bikes so much... she thinks I love them more than her...:wait:

Ha ha, aren't we all!!
Yeah makes you wonder if you should even bring your bike into town! I don't have to worry too much - got enough 100mph tape holding her together already!!

Good work though...

[Firefight]

yes, I used to be able to do that, sadly as you get older .......


F/F






ps rep to you Placid, good work:first:

[Quartida]

Good on you placid.

I fully believe that if people do a good turn, then it inspires other people to do a good turn :hug: It sounds a bit wishy washy, but it's great to hear about people helping others and I reckon that at least a few people reading this thread will think twice before just walking away (from anything).

Or think twice before messing with your bike, placid ;)

[placidfemme]

Good on you placid.

I fully believe that if people do a good turn, then it inspires other people to do a good turn :hug: It sounds a bit wishy washy, but it's great to hear about people helping others and I reckon that at least a few people reading this thread will think twice before just walking away (from anything).

Or think twice before messing with your bike, placid ;)

thanks :)

Yep I believe in Karma and the ripple effect. Karma is really a matter of personal standards I suppose. The ripple effect is more of a social choice (if that makes sense)

[Quartida]

thanks :)

Yep I believe in Karma and the ripple effect. Karma is really a matter of personal standards I suppose. The ripple effect is more of a social choice (if that makes sense)

Proof that us bikers aren't all fairings and fast corners...we can be spiritual too :D

[Colapop]

AAoooohhhhmmmmm.... *crosses legs behind head in best vishnu impersonation*

Seriously though T, you're good 'un awright. Kinda hope youre around if I ever get a bike....

[Ixion]

Proof that us bikers aren't all fairings and fast corners...we can be spiritual too :D


Spirits? Did someone mention spirits? generally stick to beer (mine's a Speights) , but if there's a tot of rum going? or a decent brandy? Doubles, thanks.Awfully good of you.

[Lou Girardin]

Proof that us bikers aren't all fairings and fast corners...we can be spiritual too :D

I do like a nice sippin' rum after work. It warms the cockles of your heart.

[The_Dover]

And here's me thinking this was some kind of sexual bragging thread.

Oh well..... 8 times in one night you say??

[placidfemme]

And here's me thinking this was some kind of sexual bragging thread.

Oh well..... 8 times in one night you say??

lol if it only lasted 30 minutes (even if it was twice) that would be rather sad...

:blah:

[Lou Girardin]

lol if it only lasted 30 minutes (even if it was twice) that would be rather sad...

:blah:

Now you're just showing off.
Don't you get cramp?
Or lockjaw?

[placidfemme]

Now you're just showing off.
Don't you get cramp?
Or lockjaw?

lmao :) oh how do I answer that without giving too much away... it's about technique and timing :)

[Lou Girardin]

lmao :) oh how do I answer that without giving too much away... it's about technique and timing :)

The two things I completely lack.
But I make up for it in enthusiasm.

[Wolf]

Good on you, PF. I'd like to think someone would give me the rego of any bugger who hit my bike.

Years ago I saw some bloke back into a bike and knock it over and then just drive off.

Fortunately I got his plate number so I picked up the bike and went into a nearby shop muttering the number over and over so I could borrow pen and paper to write the number down.

There was a bloke in riding gear in the shop, I asked him if hs bike was outside and he said "yes" so I gave him the car's rego.

I was quite pissed off that the car had just driven off - largely because if it had been my bike I would have wanted the bastard to accept responsibility.

[Quartida]

lmao :) oh how do I answer that without giving too much away... it's about technique and timing :)

What's wrong with giving it away? Bet you some KBers couls use the tips ;)

[placidfemme]

What's wrong with giving it away? Bet you some KBers couls use the tips ;)

lol more like they are just keen to hear about some lesbian sex...

[Str8 Jacket]

lol more like they are just keen to hear about some lesbian sex...

But only if they can join in....

[Wolf]

But only if they can join in....
Or at least watch it...

Perhaps we should do a poll in "Rant or Rave" on how many straight blokes here believe that showing their straight partners a video of lesbian sex will "get them in the mood".

Or perhaps we could save time and the Moderator's effort and start the poll in "Pointless Drivel"...

[Str8 Jacket]

Perhaps we should do a poll in "Rant or Rave" on how many straight blokes here believe that showing their straight partners a video of lesbian sex will "get them in the mood".

Or perhaps we could save time and the Moderator's effort and start the poll in "Pointless Drivel"...

Oh! Perhaps we could do a poll about a poll...:doobey:

[placidfemme]

Or at least watch it...

Perhaps we should do a poll in "Rant or Rave" on how many straight blokes here believe that showing their straight partners a video of lesbian sex will "get them in the mood".

Or perhaps we could save time and the Moderator's effort and start the poll in "Pointless Drivel"...

lol I think lesbian porn turns straight women on as much as gay porn turns on straight men haha

(however I do know a lesbian couple that get turned on by gay porn... I'm still trying to figure that one out)

[Str8 Jacket]

Quite ironic how this thread is going now (sorry PF) with the title being "Twice in 30 minutes" and all.... Hmm I sense another poll/pole...

[placidfemme]

lol threads generally turn to cuck after page 3 or 4....

[Wolf]

lol threads generally turn to cuck after page 3 or 4....
That does not bode well for threads running to 300+ pages...

[placidfemme]

lol I've tried to keep up on those threads (like in PD) but I get lost so fast...