Road greetings

[OakLeaf]

Oh, this reminds me of something I'd forgotten.

Now that I think about it, I was on my way home from the last time I rode TOSRV in '93, so there is a bicycle connection to this story. That also explains why I was tired and made the mistake I did...

which is, pulling out of a rest area in my truck, I forgot I wasn't on my motorcycle, and automatically waved to another motorcyclist. *He* thought I was trying to pick him up, and so he followed me 30 miles to my exit before we came to a stoplight. He pulled up beside me and asked if I wanted to go for a ride.

I had to explain that I wasn't waving at him particularly, just the bike, and I was married, but I would go riding with him on my own motorcycle if he wanted (he didn't)

[Running Mommy]

Thats funny Oak!

When I'm out riding my desolate "road to nowhere" I often come upon bikers pulled over to the side of the road. I always say hi and ask if everything is ok. You never know when one will be broken down and they are without cell- plus the cell svc is spotty out there. They have always been very friendly back. We usually wish each other a safe ride, or a good ride, and give a friendly wave.

[Beane]

I find that people commuting are WAY less generous about waving and such. I'm sure I wave less when commuting, probably because I'm bummed about going to work/school rather than on my way out for a nice ride!

[silver]

Yeah, i feel cool when i get the "down low wave" Ha! I've tried doing it and it is hard to do on the bike. I will if I can but I'm more likely to give a little finger wave.

Hey, Barb! I guess this means that you are a real biker chick now!

[HillSlugger]

I usually give a wave and a nod, but I've never gotten any recognition in return.

[Pax]

I'm just a waving fool, I wave to everyone whether I'm on my bicycle, motorcycle, walking, and even occasionally in my car. I live on the edge of farmland and all the farmers wave so I just sort of got in the habit.