Yes indeed.It was on TV here but i couldnt hang around to watch it. Very rich and colourful looking the brief glimpse i saw.
I like a hefty stick. Works good with the momentum of a bicycle and it goes in spokes nicely.Yes indeed.
I need to start carrying or wearing some defensive protection riding my bicycle in the morning. Do you have any recommendations? I was looking at wrist spikes.
do you mean 'offense-ive' protection. Our kids wear Nutcase bike protection helmuts....but i ask them not to take the cosh's out with them.Yes indeed.
I need to start carrying or wearing some defensive protection riding my bicycle in the morning. Do you have any recommendations? I was looking at wrist spikes.
A stick and bear spray.I wear a helmet. What I need is defensive weapon. I ride paths that are in wooded areas where many desperate degenerate mentally disturbed homeless people live in sleeping bags and tents in the side of the bike trail . In the morning it is especially creepy as they wake up and peer up at me on my bike . I want to prepared for an attack and to be ready . I will need to act fast if they jump out of the bushes and jump me. Maybe bike gloves with spikes. But if I fall they might hurt me as well. You think a stick tucked in my jacket? Maybe a loud sounding alarm or horn ?
Or a stun gun. I think I can mount the bear spray and baton on my bike. I hope your right about them policing themselves. But there are a lot of lone wolves out there, police patrol is like NILL. On some weekend mornings the chain gang comes out pickin up trash but in this bleeding heart liberal town homelessness is rewarded with happy handouts and their filth and trash piles that build up on the sidewalks and parks are tolerated and eventually cleaned up by the city and the dirty discusting cycle continues over and over, it’s kinda heartbreaking to me to see people live like wild animals while the filthy rich think it’s just fine. There has been recent attack on a women jogger at 11 am. I’m not going for a concealed weapon license because i don’t want to take it to work with me. Like I don’t have enough accessories for my bike already!! It’s crazy. Helmet, 3 lights, storage rack, water bottle, phone mount, headphones, rain gear, hat and gloves. I love riding my bicycle so much it’s tatally worth all the aggravation! Lol. I just finished this upper pink rain drop panel . Just need to paint the background. Hope your having a nice relaxing weekend! Cheers!A stick and bear spray.
They will likely police themselves, however. They know that if one of them harasses you or anyone on the trail, the cops will come and clear them all out and they won't be able to come back.
I think you've had a real brainstorm!Excellent idea DST.
So far I have aquired a mace gun and a mini signal horn. I could get a retractable baton and camouflage it as a bike pump. That would give me 3 lines of
Defense.
I’m really getting into these raindrops these days! I’m completely absorbed . No pun intended.
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Lololo. I like you. Your so nice !I think you've had a real brainstorm!
You're positively drowning in talent!
Don't tell me I'm all wet- I don't need people raining on my parade...
Funnily enough I experienced a bit of road rage the other night. What with my high flying lifestyle looking after 2 bairns, getting out doesn't happen too often. I was cycling home quite chilled after many joints, beer pitchers and crap pool, and this dude jumps a light in his Golf GTI with me breaking to avoid him. I wagged my finger at him like a scolding parent. Next thing I know he's bombing it down the road ahead of me. Then I see he's stopped and is getting out standing at the side of the bike lane. He tried (not very hard I may add) to kick me as I passed. I simply swerved past him lol. Whilst shouting "grow the fuk up". Its amazing the abuse you get from people in cars. And thats even in Amsterdam. Cycle safe, carry a cosh lol...new tag line for night cycling.Excellent idea DST.
So far I have aquired a mace gun and a mini signal horn. I could get a retractable baton and camouflage it as a bike pump. That would give me 3 lines of
Defense.
I’m really getting into these raindrops these days! I’m completely absorbed . No pun intended.
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So very sorry to hear the bad experience DST. I’m glad it wasn’t more serious. My friend riding his bicycle one Day was getting harassed by a car trying to hit him so he took his U bike lock and smashed it on the guys window in self defense. There are a lot of asshole drivers with zero respect for bicycle riders. Be very aware of your surroundings at all times and try to navigate your path by planning it prior to your ride . What time of day is it where your route can have the least traffic, wider roads, better lighting, etc. sometimes it’s better to take the longer less scenic route for safety reasons. Changing up your route is also beneficially so that stalkers aren’t seeing a timed pattern of your schedule and prepare an attack accordingly. Crazy fucked up times and these are ways of survival tactics I use daily. On a brighter note, I finished up some hand made holiday cards. First time ever made cards.Funnily enough I experienced a bit of road rage the other night. What with my high flying lifestyle looking after 2 bairns, getting out doesn't happen too often. I was cycling home quite chilled after many joints, beer pitchers and crap pool, and this dude jumps a light in his Golf GTI with me breaking to avoid him. I wagged my finger at him like a scolding parent. Next thing I know he's bombing it down the road ahead of me. Then I see he's stopped and is getting out standing at the side of the bike lane. He tried (not very hard I may add) to kick me as I passed. I simply swerved past him lol. Whilst shouting "grow the fuk up". Its amazing the abuse you get from people in cars. And thats even in Amsterdam. Cycle safe, carry a cosh lol...new tag line for night cycling.
It's very pretty!I made this for a gift for My sister who bought a house by the beach in New Jersey. The photo I took on the Oregon Coast this past summer. I think it was the coastal city is Bandon. I visited so many coastal towns in Oregon but pretty sure it’s Bandon. I got pretty crafty making the frame with real seashells. It came together magnetically and so much better then I ever imagined!
I just hope she likes it .
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love that pic Ambs. great use of the shells. really brings it to life. the sun behind the rock now seems to be emanating from the frameI made this for a gift for My sister who bought a house by the beach in New Jersey. The photo I took on the Oregon Coast this past summer. I think it was the coastal city is Bandon. I visited so many coastal towns in Oregon but pretty sure it’s Bandon. I got pretty crafty making the frame with real seashells. It came together magnetically and so much better then I ever imagined!
I just hope she likes it .
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thank youIt's very pretty!
thank youlove that pic Ambs. great use of the shells. really brings it to life. the sun behind the rock now seems to be emanating from the frame