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  1. #1
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Seattle
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    There are good people out there!

    Today I was afraid to get into the left lane (in the dark, in the mist) to pass a bus. A nice man in a PICKUP TRUCK waited for me to go, while idiots actually passed him on the wrong side of the street into the intersection. I got to thank him.

    But even better: READ THIS!

    Raleighdon had to go to the dentist today; and he forgot his raincoat.

    here; i'll let him tell it:

    This morning, I had to go to the dentist at 7:30. I got up and checked the weather and forecast. Not raining, but 'showers' in store for the day. Left home with just my shell on, though had the Burley rain jacket rolled up and in the pannier. As I left the house, I started to notice a light mist beginning. By the time I got to the doc's office, it had stopped. A little over an hour later, I came out of his office, only to find that the rain had started, but there was a lady out by my bike. She turned when she saw me, and said, "Hi, Don. I thought this was your bike." It was your friend, Knottedyet. I only met her once, but she works in the same building as my dentist, and recognized my bike (always good to have a unique machine). She had a towel and a plastic bag. She was preparing to wipe my saddle down and cover it so it would be dry for me when ever I happened to show up. As I unlocked the bike and got ready to ride, she carefully wiped my handlebars, saddle and everything that I'd need to be touching so it was nice and dry as I took off, and stood there chatting with me until I rode off. What a sweet gesture by someone I'd only met one time, very briefly.
    Mimi Team TE BIANCHISTA
    for six tanks of gas you could have bought a bike.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
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    Awww. Knotted, you're great!

    Your one little selfless act of kindness has warmed my heart all the way over here in Arkansas. good things make ripples....

    Karen

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Oregon
    Posts
    1,131
    That Knot, she's definitely a classy lassie. And sassy to boot! (Sorry, couldn't help myself. The caffeine is kicking in and I've been reading way too much Dr. Seuss lately. )

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    somewhere between the Red & Rio Grande
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    I am getting a little misty eyed. How wonderful of Knot. She has good karma for that one. After all the nasty strangers I have encountered lately I love this story.
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


    You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    52

    Thumbs up

    This totally gave me goosebumps when I read it - it was such a kind and caring act from one cyclist to another that it strikes me as one of the most poignant posts I've read. Wouldn't it be a beautiful world if each day started out like this, even with rain?

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Mrs. KnottedYet
    Posts
    9,152
    That's my gal
    Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
    Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
    Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
    Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
    Folder ~ Brompton
    N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
    https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/

 

 

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