nice poem- although a not so nice topic. I, too, loathe the goatheads that prickle my tire so- but am not so wordsy to put it to such nice rhythm and prose.
Nicely done!
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09-06-2007, 04:11 AM #1
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09-06-2007, 05:25 AM #2
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Great poem! We do not have goatheads here in VA - at least, not here where I live, but I usually encounter at least one on the Cherry Creek bike path in Denver - especially out near the reservoir. Never a fun time - the flat is always on the rear tire and always somewhere where there are NO TREES TO SHADE ME.
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09-06-2007, 07:10 AM #3
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I have to print this out! It's fantastic!
We have goatheads everywhere - literally every road that I ride with the exception of the really well manicured neighborhoods has goatheads. I don't ride through those much. It's pretty rural here (I can get to the other side of town on my bike in about 8-10 minutes!) With three kids and my 3 bikes plus DH's bike, we have a grand total of 7 bikes or 14 tires - lots of fun for the goathead beasts!
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09-06-2007, 07:50 AM #4
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I love it! I'd like to send it to my local bike clubs email newsletter. A) may I? B) if I may, how would you like credited for it (PM me if you'd like).
Great poem.
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09-06-2007, 04:51 PM #5
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TsPoet - I sent you an PM. Please feel free to share my ridiculous poem with anyone you'd like!
Originally Posted by TsPoet
Hmmm, maybe I should add a verse about the goathead that got stuck in my bare foot. No, that would contain far too many swear words!
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09-07-2007, 09:27 AM #6
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ROFLMAO!!! I'll have to share that with my dogs!! The goatheads have decided my backyard is their new home and the dogs are Not Happy!!!
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09-07-2007, 09:32 AM #7
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09-07-2007, 09:35 AM #8
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Great poem.
I met the goathead for the first time this spring. No goatheads where I'm from but lots of them where I live now. I've had more bleeping flats this year than I have in the previous 12 years roadbiking!! Oh I feel your pain. I will be sharing this poem with some of my new riding buddies.
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