Bicycle revenge ideas

[shootingstar]

Though the fabric is plain (yawn-inducing ), it would be more suitable for outwear/rainwear:

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/

If I was still sewing, I would drop by.. I have noticed over the last few years many fabric/textile outlets just don't exist period. Even for me to find a local place in town that sells a two-way jacket zipper to replace broken ones, is not that simple/convenient anymore.

[uforgot]

I'm not domestic at all, but I do sew. I had to make all of my clothes when I was in High School and I don't think I've ever purchased ready made window treatments. So, I am also mourning the loss of fabric stores. They are really not out there any more. I teach in High School and they are also taking the sewing classes out of the schools. You used to be able to find any kind of fabric or notion, and now you really have to search for anything. The nearest decent fabric shop for me is 40 miles away.

[IvonaDestroi]

Though the fabric is plain (yawn-inducing ), it would be more suitable for outwear/rainwear:

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/

If I was still sewing, I would drop by.. I have noticed over the last few years many fabric/textile outlets just don't exist period. Even for me to find a local place in town that sells a two-way jacket zipper to replace broken ones, is not that simple/convenient anymore.

Yes I agree, around me there are a few fabric stroes but come hell or high water I can't find a decent plaid. You can get stuff online, but it's a hassle because first you need to order a swatch, wait for that to come, and then order your fabric and wait again. Plus swatches don't always give you a good idea of how the whole thing is going to look draped, esspecially with a print.

[IvonaDestroi]

Well I finnally got around to getting a new shifter cable in the thing, now I just have to deal with the tuning. Got it perfect last nite and of course today it's skipping a gear... sigh. The tires have been fine ever since I re-inflated them.


If you're easily offended don't read the following... you guys are entitled to your opinions but so am I...

I havn't seen that bike at the station since that happened, but I have decided that the best way to go about it is wait until my gitane's finished and start taking that to the station... when I see that thing it's goin down! (just a little tire deflation and removing their shifter cable... same thing they did to me!) And my other bike will be nowhere in sight...HA!

[PamNY]

So -- are you going to be disappointed if nobody kicks up a fuss about your post?

Pam

[malkin]

How about a note that says "I've got a hacksaw and I know how to use it."

And you might consider a ride up to the groovy bike friendly Berkeley station instead of parking at Ashby.

Of course, being young and angry is certainly an option for you (for the time being, at least.)

[eclectic]

My, my but this has been a fun thread to read! All sorts of opinions are running through my mind.

IvonaDestroi - I could relate to your initial post, angry, tired, stressed to the max. . . not a situation for clear thinking. I too was an art major and final show, portfolio development time etc is not the best time of life. Do you also have to be part of a senior fashion show?

The original post must have been censored because I didn't see the objectional language

Revenge - I tend to agree w/ most on here - it just isn't worth it and comes around to bite you in the *utt.
However just thinking of creative ways to do it sometimes has a lot of satisfaction w/o ever implementing them.

BTW read "A Poison Tree" by William Blake - one of my favorite poems when I am in revenge mode.

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-poison-tree/

Re the fashions - I must say they are interestingly retro. I see them as a combination of punk/grunge/anime/manga.
I found it interesting that you said "stay in your comfort zone"

I am bringing this up because I am a high school art teacher and am always interested in what is going on in the post-secondary institutions around the country. My students are always asking me what schools I would recommend for them depending on their area of concentration.

So with that being said and taking into consideration that your education has been on pattern development, etc (I TRY to tell my students that it isn't just all fun and games creating interesting designs on paper - but alas they don't believe me.)

I digressed - The question I have is - although your designs are a variation of that specific genre, targeted at a very select audience, does your school push you to develop new, never before been seen lines for a wide range of clientele in diverse situations? (think commuter cyclists - to business casual -to retired women going to "the club". )

What will your portfolio be judged on?

If you don't want to answer publicly that is fine just PM me. I would like to specifically know what school you are going to and your feelings about the education you have received there. Most of my serious students end up going out of state (usually NY or CA) for their education and the more information I have the better I can help them.

Thanks and good luck as you get through these next trying months!

[channlluv]

I can't help wondering what might have happened if you'd left a note that said something more along the lines of "Congratulations on the very effective u-lock, but you've taken my bike hostage here. Accidents happen. I'm waiting at the coffee shop across the street if you'd like to make it up to me."

You might have gotten a heart-felt apology instead of vandalism to your bike.

Roxy

[Pedal Wench]

Please take the mature and civil approach. If you vandalize his bike, he might do something to an innocent's bike, thinking it's yours. What if whatever you do causes an accident? (edit: or causes him to escalate it - on someone ele's bike???) What if he's not the one hurt, but another person is hurt because of YOUR actions? What if he takes it out on MY bike?!?!?!!!

Do you really think your cable was in his lock intentionally? Really. People can get hurt, even if you can't see that far ahead.