Almost got killed today..

**Slyer** · 11th August 2008, 21:55

One time I was going around a corner coming up to a pedestrian crossing in the cage. Was about to look for pedestirans when suddenly SUNSTRIKE, argh! Took all my effort to stay on the road without thinking about the crossing, got past it and slowed right down. Looked behind me to see two people were waiting at the crossing at the time, too easily could have hit them if they counted on me stopping...
Since then I have always been bloody careful when driving especially around town. And crossing the road for that matter.. I don't count on the judgement of anyone.

**Swoop** · 11th August 2008, 21:57

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

Btw swoop, you do know that some lovely lasses actually like staples (well piercings anyway) in those "centrefold" spots........wink wink

Yes. Quite aware. It is a "Hobby" of mine.
There is a fine line between hobby and perversion, so I'm calling it a hobby ... for now.

**jrandom** · 11th August 2008, 21:57

Originally Posted by Ehgreiz

its just that generally speaking i prefer advice to be given in a friendly fassion than in a way that makes me feel cruddy...

Sorry bro. I'm used to all the thick-skinned cunts on this forum needing a kick in the head and a poke in the eye just to get their attention.

**justsomeguy** · 11th August 2008, 21:57

Originally Posted by jrandom

Shhhh, you'll make kiwifruit and Katman jealous.

Fuck off!!! Kiwifruits mine.. and Katman is a girl

**Ehgreiz** · 11th August 2008, 21:58

Originally Posted by Slyer

One time I was going around a corner coming up to a pedestrian crossing in the cage. Was about to look for pedestirans when suddenly SUNSTRIKE, argh! Took all my effort to stay on the road without thinking about the crossing, got past it and slowed right down. Looked behind me to see two people were waiting at the crossing at the time, too easily could have hit them if they counted on me stopping...
Since then I have always been bloody careful when driving especially around town. And crossing the road for that matter.. I don't count on the judgement of anyone.

yeah, the sad fact of life is the best way TO learn is with near misses. while you may do your best previously you, and obviously know what is right/wrong/stupid/whatever, but having your life on the line really strikes the point into you much for forcefully heh

**PrincessBandit** · 11th August 2008, 21:58

Originally Posted by jrandom

I think you might be confusing me with someone else; I don't recall being involved in a pissing contest.

Unless, of course, you stuck around that day at the track to watch me take a leak?

...

Oh my. (You should have told me you were into that already.)

Please please please no one post "useless without pictures"

**devnull** · 11th August 2008, 21:58

Originally Posted by jrandom

If I failed to anticipate something zooming out from a place on the road that I wasn't able to see, then I failed to protect myself.

If the vehicle didn't actually materialise out of thin air, then I should have read the road layout and anticipated it.

If you think that's asking too much, well... like I said. You gonna die.

In all the years I did ambulance work, I never met the perfect driver/rider

I did, however, get to meet quite a few with the same attitude portrayed in this quote...
Guess they weren't perfect after all....

**Katman** · 11th August 2008, 21:59

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

Please please please no one post "useless without pictures"

Edit: Removes pictures.

**Ehgreiz** · 11th August 2008, 21:59

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

Please please please no one post "useless without pictures"

i think you just did

**jrandom** · 11th August 2008, 22:00

Originally Posted by devnull

I did, however, get to meet quite a few with the same attitude portrayed in this quote...
Guess they weren't perfect after all....

What, paranoia and an ongoing desire to drive or ride as defensively as possible?

Well, no, I guess nobody's perfect. One can only do one's best, eh.

Edit: Me, f'rinstance, I fall off all the time. I'm thinking of starting a bike-binning service.

"Tired of your motorcycle? Rather get an insurance payout than put it on TradeMe, but don't have the balls to have a mate 'steal' it? Call 0800 WE CRASH. Professional squids available 24/7 to throw your bike down the road in plausible accident scenarios. Don't delay, call today!"