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Originally Posted by SadieKate
Dear weather people in the clouds,
Do you mind not raining on me at night time when it's hard for me to see? I know with the double shots(lights) seeing the path is much easier but rain on glasses isn't safe when one çan't see well normally!!!!
Also, do you mind not raining half way into my ride-I turn around at a good spot just because of you and then when i'm almost home you stop raining.
I like rain for off road-mud......but on road do you mind???
Annoyed in Perth...(but happy farmers down south)
Dear Neighbor:
I know you are a very kind-hearted man who cannot say no when people as you to watch their dogs. You had 3 of your own. Then you took in your sister's two ancient dogs. Then your son's fiance brought over her puppy mini-dachsund. And they are all very well-behaved dogs, and even though you are two over the limit, I love them all and have said nothing.
But when you took in your son's fiance's parent's daschunds for the week while they are on vacation, you crossed the line. There are now 8 dogs at your house. But these two aren't fitting in. Not that I dislike the dogs themselved, as I'm sure they are fine pooches. However, they are extremely barky. And everytime I let my dogs out, your guest-dogs run to the fence and begin barking. Which gets my wolfhounds going. Ok, so I have a bark collar on one of them, so she isn't actually barking.
Because I respect ALL my surrounding neighbors, when this occurs, I bring MY dogs into the house. They are half responsible for the noise. Could you at ANY time afford us the same courtesy? Because frankly, neighbor, it has gotten so that I cannot let my dogs out AT ALL. Because you leave your dogs in your garage with the door open 24/7 so they always have access to the backyard. There are NO times, day or night, that I can let my dogs out for any exercise - because you are either not home to bring yours in when they bark (as I do) or you ARE there and seem to not notice the noise that will get us all fined at some point. All I'd like is an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening - your dogs can have the rest of the whole d**mn day outside for all I care....
(thanks for the venting forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Dear LAF,
I appreciate the fact that you're a charitable organization, and your purpose for these events is *purely* fundraising, but all the same, it seems unfair that riders, just for the privilage of riding in your events, have to raise 10x the money walkers and runners have to. It seems like overtaxing a lot of people who know who you are and do this out of the goodness of their hearts, and there are a lot of people who didn't do it this year because of that $450 minimum difference. ...and don't get me wrong, I managed it, but still...
I'm not sure if I'd be too enthusiastic to do it next year. I'll still do charity rides because now I'm strong enough to contribute my abilities to worthy causes, but... if you still have that high minimum that I'd have to meet myself if I couldn't ask it of others, I just won't. That's a lot to ask of someone on my budget, and a lot of others. We're not all pros etc...
Food for thought.
Kitsu
Ditto -- and I think some of these comments need to go to them.
Dear Cracker Chicken,
I hope you are happy in your new home. We really miss you. You can come back any time you want- I won't fill in your burrow.
Love,
Nanci and BF
Dear LBS (the closest one to me-you know who you are),
Why has each visit been more unpleasant then the previous one? Do you realize my family consists of 5 bikers? Did you realize you just lost a small fortune? I have 3 growing boys, who need to be outfitted and two need brand new bikes. The first clue would have been the teens and DH sizing bikes! You claim to carry items, which you do not have and only half stock items! You refuse to carry women's clothing, do you think only men ride? One of your employees actually refused to help me because I did not buy my bicycle there-ACTUALLY I did buy a bike there a mere 3 weeks ago, but upgraded not only my bicycle, but also my bicycle store. The ONLY reason I went back this evening was to purchase shoes for my ride tonight. Three men, not one could/would help me?? Yes, I was stupid, I should have not given you any of my business. Lucky for you I really wanted to ride this evening. A pity you will never know just how much of my business you lost. You see, I am addicted to biking!
Oh, and while I am on a roll, why would you carry Thule bicycle carriers, but none of the stabilizers and accessories needed to make the darn thing work properly? Even a novice like me heard you give incorrect advice to not one, but three customers. Thankfully none of them bought anything from you!
They were smarter than me. From now on I shall happily ride out of my way to the VFNSLBS (Very Friendly Not So Local Bike Store).
I am watching to see just how long your small store stays in business.
Hey Biking mom, you ought to write that letter to the owner (or parent company of that store) it might at least make it better for the next hapless woman who shows up there!
I think I will. I found out last night they sold me mtb shoes, when I asked for road. Too late, they do not except returns or exchanges. They did not show me how to put the shoes together and told me nothing about cleats. Everything I know I learned here and from hours on MSN with Cari. I am heading out to where I bought my bike and they are going to set everything right.Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
A lot of us here use MTB shoes instead of road shoes because you can actually walk on them.
The MTB shoes I bought had too much tread on the sides so I gave them to a coworker (model-maker machinist) who ground the bumps off.. easier to get in and out of my pedals now..and you can't see what he did unless you get really close.
Thanks for telling me. I will talk with jack, he is so friendly and knowledgable and I know he will make certain I leave the shop with the proper pedals, mtb shoes intake with clips, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
Dear BikingMom,
Those of us with small feet grind down the lugs of our MTB shoes all the time, but this is only useful with smaller pedals such as Eggbeaters and SPDs. If you want a road pedal with a large platform, such as Look, you will need road shoes.
After your huge list above, I'd go back the original store and throw the biggest tempter tantrum you ever saw. If I paid by check, I'd see if I could put a stop order on it. I'd be so flaming mad you'd see smoke.
SK
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Originally Posted by SadieKate
It would not matter, not where I live, long story short, I moved to a terribly snobby, elitist area and no one cares and most have money to burn. I did not know this at the time. I moved here because of the excellent school system for my kids. *sigh* As for the shoes, they are really comfortable ( I wear an 8 1/2) and will serve the purpose of getting me used to clipless. They are more of a tour shoe than a mtb shoe. Definitely not a road shoe, which ironically I did indeed have on yesterday. Eventually I will go with real road shoes, but not through that store.
Dear Cycling family parents out yesturday afternoon on the Norman Creek bike path at Coorparoo.
GOOD ON YOU!
I saw you yesturday, Dad, Mum, Oldest sister (about 8-10) Youngest sister (about 4-6) and baby brother (In the carry chair on the back of Mum's bike!)
YOU ROCK! Keep it up parents!
Not only were you both spending quality time with your kids (and each other) you were getting them fit, and teaching them road etiquette! I thought it was gorgeous how your eldest rang her bell and moved to her left and smiled at me as I rode slowly past (like I always do around kids) so I rang mine and grinned back. (although I think what she really was smiling at was my pink helmet ^_^ Most little girls do)
I hope whenever BF and I get married and have kids we're dragging our own kids out cycling like you guys are.