Friday, September 08, 2006
Bagpiper
the Bagpiper was out again yesterday at the parking garage in Tuckwila. I had to stop and listen.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Biking home from work
twice, on separate days as I was riding home from work I passed a parking garage in Tuckwila, near the Boeing plant, and heard bagpipes. Its a great thing to ride by and hear the distinct reedy sound echoing through the caverns of a cement building. I was so amused I stopped and turned in, biked up to the second floor and stood to listen. Its an odd feeling to hear bag pipes. there is a shakespeare quote about bag pipes that I cannot remember completely right now. something like, 'what makes women swoon to their lovers arms more, than a guy playing music on a goat's stomach.' the rest of the ride I was wonderful. Hmming Scotland the Brave to myself.
worst day- two flat tires, a bee sting, and almost hitting a bunny.
I got to my car tonigt, put my bike in the back and thanked God for another successful ride. (in other words; I did not get hit, honked at, or grazed)
I got to a stoplight to turn on to the highway. a boy on a bike was on the sidewalk next to me. he was crossing the road to go straight. the light turned green the crosswalk lit up for him. He went and I almost turned into him. He pointed to the walk sign and looked at me. I gave him a sheepish/ guilty look. the kind that says, I know, its your turn. I'm a biker, I know what you mean, I am with you.
But I was not because i was in the car, just ready to make a turn and not thinking about anyone but myself and where I need to go.
It's the arrogant car attitude colliding with my bikers rights experiences. its an odd intersection of thought to be at. and an uncomfortable place if you just did what I did. Bikers live in the strip of road between the dirt shoulder and the fog line. I know exactly what I did. this time I am the villian. This kid was the victim of my bad driving.
the lesson is learned. Be Aware as a driver AND a biker. be understanding of mistakes. and Pay Attention!
It reminds me of a story about a guy who owed a debt. it was much more than he could every pay back. the debtor came to collect and he pleaded with him to give him time, and he would repay in full. given a respite the man in turn went off and looked for a man who owed HIM money. it was a small amount but an amount nevertheless. The man approached asking for his money back. the man who owed the debt could not pay but said that he would payback in full. the first man. At this the he beat up the man who owed him money. News of this reached the debtor whom was owed a lot of money. he called for the man and asked him to account for his actions. Without further delay he threw the man in jail because of his actions.
worst day- two flat tires, a bee sting, and almost hitting a bunny.
I got to my car tonigt, put my bike in the back and thanked God for another successful ride. (in other words; I did not get hit, honked at, or grazed)
I got to a stoplight to turn on to the highway. a boy on a bike was on the sidewalk next to me. he was crossing the road to go straight. the light turned green the crosswalk lit up for him. He went and I almost turned into him. He pointed to the walk sign and looked at me. I gave him a sheepish/ guilty look. the kind that says, I know, its your turn. I'm a biker, I know what you mean, I am with you.
But I was not because i was in the car, just ready to make a turn and not thinking about anyone but myself and where I need to go.
It's the arrogant car attitude colliding with my bikers rights experiences. its an odd intersection of thought to be at. and an uncomfortable place if you just did what I did. Bikers live in the strip of road between the dirt shoulder and the fog line. I know exactly what I did. this time I am the villian. This kid was the victim of my bad driving.
the lesson is learned. Be Aware as a driver AND a biker. be understanding of mistakes. and Pay Attention!
It reminds me of a story about a guy who owed a debt. it was much more than he could every pay back. the debtor came to collect and he pleaded with him to give him time, and he would repay in full. given a respite the man in turn went off and looked for a man who owed HIM money. it was a small amount but an amount nevertheless. The man approached asking for his money back. the man who owed the debt could not pay but said that he would payback in full. the first man. At this the he beat up the man who owed him money. News of this reached the debtor whom was owed a lot of money. he called for the man and asked him to account for his actions. Without further delay he threw the man in jail because of his actions.
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