"The Biker" (Grand merged thread)

**gismo** · 13th September 2008, 20:53

Got the following email to me today. Recon it could be worth giving it to anyone getting a car licence compulsary to read...

I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.
I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local Mall.
I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant when you saw my bike parked out front. But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.
I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by. But you didn't see me riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.
I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children. But you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.
I saw you stare at my long hair. But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.
I saw you roll your eyes at our Leather jackets and gloves. But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.
I saw you look in fright at my tattoos. But you didn't see me cry as my children where born or have their name written over and in my heart.
I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.
I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane..
I saw you yelling at your kids in the car. But you didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing she was safe behind me.
I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.
I saw you race down the road in the rain. But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.
I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But you didn't see me trying to turn right.
I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But you didn't see me leave the road.
I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.
I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me. Because I died that day you cut me off.
I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But you didn't see me.

What do you guys think???

**Hitcher** · 13th September 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by gismo

What do you guys think???

I wish I had $100 for every previous time it had been posted. Then I could buy a Speed Triple.

**gismo** · 13th September 2008, 21:04

well sorry for the repost... i think its rather inportant..... not a piss take

**JimO** · 13th September 2008, 21:14

important my arse, regurgitated american tripe

**gismo** · 13th September 2008, 21:22

Then can someone explain to me why its so shit????

I see posts about car drivers not seeing bikers but when i post something like this it not only gets moved but it gets bagged aswell. Is a little confused at this point.

**smoky** · 13th September 2008, 21:24

I think it's too long to read

**Drum** · 13th September 2008, 21:40

Originally Posted by gismo

Then can someone explain to me why its so shit????

I see posts about car drivers not seeing bikers but when i post something like this it not only gets moved but it gets bagged aswell. Is a little confused at this point.

Don't take it personal, it's just that over the years some of these things get posted heaps of times and it gets a bit boring for those that have been around a while.

Personally, I find the whole thing to be too sentimental. So much so that it makes me wanna hurl!

**maybe** · 13th September 2008, 23:04

I thought it was good and have posted it on the Maxitag site as well.
This is the first time I have seen it.

**Hitcher** · 13th September 2008, 23:07

For stuff that's not your own work, it generally pays to use the search function to see if somebody else has already posted it. The same courtesy probably extends to the Maxitag site too (whatever that is).

**avgas** · 13th September 2008, 23:22

sounds like the mongrel mob sountrack to me

**1 Free Man** · 14th September 2008, 07:40

why is it older members of KB find it necessary to beatup on newer member when they post something that has appeared before.

some of us who haven't been around that long haven't seen the posting from 1995 and quite enjoy reading what turns out to be a repost.

I just hope they give the SKY TV people the same shit when sky are rerunning the same programs from 2 months ago and that have been on 4 times in the last 12 months.
At least with KB you don't pay to see reposts and if you have seen it before DON'T READ IT.

Ah that's better. Just like having a good shit. Great to get it out of your system.

**JimO** · 14th September 2008, 08:28

Originally Posted by 1 Free Man

why is it older members of KB find it necessary to beatup on newer member when they post something that has appeared before.

some of us who haven't been around that long haven't seen the posting from 1995 and quite enjoy reading what turns out to be a repost.

I just hope they give the SKY TV people the same shit when sky are rerunning the same programs from 2 months ago and that have been on 4 times in the last 12 months.
At least with KB you don't pay to see reposts and if you have seen it before DON'T READ IT.

Ah that's better. Just like having a good shit. Great to get it out of your system.

that gets posted every couple of months

**fire eyes** · 14th September 2008, 09:09

First time Iv read it .. thanks for posting gismo

**gismo** · 14th September 2008, 10:37

Originally Posted by Drum

Don't take it personal, it's just that over the years some of these things get posted heaps of times and it gets a bit boring for those that have been around a while.

Believe me .. im not taking it personally. But as '1 free man' put, rather well might i add,... the older member on this site are really helpful at time but other times are just plain cocks! To me KB is a site where bikers can come to vent, sell or buy stuff, meet other bikers, and LEARN!!!

Originally Posted by 1 Free Man

why is it older members of KB find it necessary to beatup on newer member when they post something that has appeared before.

some of us who haven't been around that long haven't seen the posting from 1995 and quite enjoy reading what turns out to be a repost.

I just hope they give the SKY TV people the same shit when sky are rerunning the same programs from 2 months ago and that have been on 4 times in the last 12 months.
At least with KB you don't pay to see reposts and if you have seen it before DON'T READ IT.

Ah that's better. Just like having a good shit. Great to get it out of your system.

Well put... kinda puts me off staying here tho with the attitude of the 'older more wiser members'.

**gismo** · 14th September 2008, 10:39

Originally Posted by Hitcher

For stuff that's not your own work, it generally pays to use the search function to see if somebody else has already posted it. The same courtesy probably extends to the Maxitag site too (whatever that is).

I have noted you comment and will in the future... as a new member i never thought about it.