snobs or not?

[Brandi]

It is sad that they are like that. Some day they might need my help, then what?

[LBTC]

Some day they might need my help, then what?

Help them.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Nanci]

On the motorcycle, everyone waves (well, gives the stuck out hand or "you rock" or peace sign- it would be pretty uncool to actually wave) And on my bike, if I wave at MC riders, they more often than not wave back.

Kids always wave at cyclists.

[bcipam]

I have a really good friend who makes fun of folks out on comfort bikes riding along.

I have to remind him although he has 6 custom made bicycles, 3 Ti, and all the top notch equipment there is, he's sitting around with me and not riding so who is the poser????

Sometime people need to be brought down a notch, even best friends!

Never ever worry about what you look like and what equipment you have. If someone thumbs their nose at you, then they are the one with the problem. I fell sorry for them, they just don't get it. What matters is you are out riding. And yes they need to realize you are actually working harder then those guys and gals on lightweight, racing cycles with those skinny 21 tires. Brandi keep riding!

[SadieKate]

Remember: Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.

[Geonz]

See the very lengthy previous discussions of the topic - and you were even there How human of us to keep wondering... what do they think of us???

[Brandi]

Remember: Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.

I know practice what I preach.
I like to ask these ? sometimes just to keep it interesting. I know a lot of us say go to this thread it has already been talked about. It is much more fun to talk about it now. And for anyone new.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Brandi, it more likely just due to the other people being in their own thought world, rather than them snubbing you because of what kind of bike you have.
Sometimes firends tell me they passed me in their cars and waved to me while I was on my bike, but that I ignored them. Never saw them or noticed them, that's all!
Today I was stopped at an intersection and a group of about 6 motercyclists passed in front of me. I looked at each one with a plain open friendly face. 4 did not acknowledge me- I think they did not notice me. The other two caught my eye and gave me the little nod of respect. Cool.

[velogirl]

I know practice what I preach.
I like to ask these ? sometimes just to keep it interesting. I know a lot of us say go to this thread it has already been talked about. It is much more fun to talk about it now. And for anyone new.

Brandi, I agree with you 100% and thought about commenting on this yesterday.

This is a forum. There are members coming and going all the time. Even if a topic has been discussed in the past, besides the few members who have consistently been here for years, it might be a new topic to a lot of the women.

One of the advantages to a forum (versus an email group) is that you can read what you want and ignore the rest. If someone brings up a topic that's already been discussed, rather than discouraging them from engaging in conversation by sending them to the "old topic," just ignore it. Or jump in and share your perspective. But we're doing a disservice to the members of the forum by shutting them down.

[Velobambina]

Brandi - You are a good soul. Try not to worry about people who aren't considerate enough to acknowledge you. I have that happen to me at least once during my daily ride (and I'm dressed in "roadie" gear, riding a road bike, and usually going at a good clip). I have learned just to ignore it and not take it personally. I grew up in Pittsburgh where saying "hi yinz" to everyone was just what folks did--a very friendly city. Even though I now live in the "snobby inside the beltway suburbs of DC," I will always remain a Pittsburgh girl who will keep saying hi, regardless. Keep smiling and enjoying your ride.

[Veronica]

Brandi, I agree with you 100% and thought about commenting on this yesterday.

This is a forum. There are members coming and going all the time. Even if a topic has been discussed in the past, besides the few members who have consistently been here for years, it might be a new topic to a lot of the women.

One of the advantages to a forum (versus an email group) is that you can read what you want and ignore the rest. If someone brings up a topic that's already been discussed, rather than discouraging them from engaging in conversation by sending them to the "old topic," just ignore it. Or jump in and share your perspective. But we're doing a disservice to the members of the forum by shutting them down.

I think sending them to the old topic lets them see the points of view that have already been discussed by the "squatters" here on TE. As someone who has been here forever it seems I actually worry that by posting my same feelings, experiences, views, etc. over and over and over again I am BORING to my faithful readers. As any of my coworkers will tell you, I generally have lots to say and can be counted on to say it. I just don't want to be that doddering old woman who repeats herself constantly, repeats herself...repeats...

V.

[SadieKate]

Thank you, Lorri. You just implied that all statements made before Brandi's post are of no value. Perhaps adding to a conversation found by using the search function would be a benefit to everyone. The new person gets the benefit of previous statements and can add new ideas, maybe even sparking new thoughts from previous posters who might otherwise ignore the thread.

Make what is old new again, but don't ignore it.

[Brandi]

I think sending them to the old topic lets them see the points of view that have already been discussed by the "squatters" here on TE. As someone who has been here forever it seems I actually worry that by posting my same feelings, experiences, views, etc. over and over and over again I am BORING to my faithful readers. As any of my coworkers will tell you, I generally have lots to say and can be counted on to say it. I just don't want to be that doddering old woman who repeats herself constantly, repeats herself...repeats...

V.

Ahhhhhh , but being a long time resident of this forum you have gained knowledge that us newbies don't have. So by rediscussing an issue helps us new people. I understand if the long timers get bored but that is the good thing about this forum, there are so many other topic's they can read about while us newbies re hash old one's.