gravel trucks!

[mimitabby]

We went up this road where a lot of gravel trucks were hauling loads of gravel. The first incident was when one of these jerks thought it was funny
to blast his horn while passing each bicyclist (we were all on the side of the road, not in traffic, on the other side of the white line)
The next truck passed us peacefully, and my heart rate went back down. THe next guy thought he was funny too, and moved his giant vehicle as close to the side of the road as he could without crossing that white line. We know it wasn't because he was drifting because we watched as he did it to the next group further ahead.
after 10 miles on that nasty road; we turned and went into beautiful hilly country, in the foothills of the northern cascades.

On Monday I called the trucking outfit and spoke to the owner. he was very
concerned and friendly and said he was surprised because those truckers
were all very experienced and knew better. He said he would get back to me today. I'll let you know.

[kaybee]

Good for you for callling the hauling company!

KB

[Geonz]

I'd send something in wriitng, too... with a "cc: Morgan Lewis, ...[oh, what are lawyer's initials???]" at the end.

[mimitabby]

I'd send something in wriitng, too... with a "cc: Morgan Lewis, ...[oh, what are lawyer's initials???]" at the end.

Good idea. I will keep you all posted.

[Quillfred]

I'm wondering if you were directly west of Hwy 20 near I-5.

When we were driving to Winthrop 10 days ago, we were directly behind a very inebriated (small) truck driver who started driving slowly, erratically, took out a sign, then proceeded to lose his retread off a rear tire. Did he stop for any of this? Nah.

Unfortunately we didn't have a cell phone but someone must have because the cops followed him.

[mimitabby]

no, we were on State Route 92 near granite falls.
The owner of the first truck company called me back last night.

He said that the license plate i gave him was not one of his, but he'd had a safety meeting (he called it a shouting match!) where he let his guys know
that it was NOT okay to harass bicyclists and if he hears any more bad reports, heads will fly..
Later I will call the other company.

[Blueberry]

I'd send something in wriitng, too... with a "cc: Morgan Lewis, ...[oh, what are lawyer's initials???]" at the end.

Esq. should do it.

Good for you for calling the company - I've done that many times myself, with varying results. I figure the corporate entity can't correct the behavior of its drivers if it doesn't know what's going on out there...

Glad you're in one piece

Carrie Anne