Odd things you see by the road

[nicolezoie]

The oddest sight of them all for me was several weeks back during the Buick Open at the Torrey Pines golf course. That's in La Jolla, I was in Oceanside - about 30 miles NORTH. I was riding along the San Luis River Trail and saw an OutBack Steakhouse blimp flying overhead. It was an EXTREMELY windy day that day, and the blimp looked like it was trying to make a landing at the Oceanside Municipal Airport, which is right next to the river trail. Anyhow, it caught my eye because this blimp was flying at a 30 degree angle DOWNwards, making sweeps back and forth above the runway. As I was pedaling like mad to get the hell out from underneath the path of descent, it came really close to hitting some of the smaller hangers at the airport. I don't know what happened once I rode away from there. *shudder*

The same day, I saw Herbie parked on top of a car carrier. Behind Herbie was a really poorly done Batmobile.

[Nanci]

Oooh, I was diving in a lake in MN, and saw a bike pedal reflector sticking out from the muck bottom. That's all I could see- the edge of the pedal and the reflector. I grabbed ahold of it and pulled, and the whole bike came up! Muck was really deep...

Nanci

[uk elephant]

I'm going to start paying more attention now to what's around me. All I've seen is the usual garbage. But other people have commented on seeing strange sights...namely me. Have a look at my avatar (finally figured out what one is...). Bike is my only means of transport, and the cat had to go to the vet which is about 2 miles away.....One of my colleagues had a good laugh when she passed me on her way to work that morning.

[nuthatch]

Don't you always see the most cool "garbage day" stuff waiting at the street when you're on your bike? I saw two complete sets of kids sized skis and poles - I just couldn't strap them to my back! Maybe it's time to buy a Burley trailer?

[Lise]

OK. The TBRF story is a classic. That is a great story, Nanci. I am curious about why f-e-t-u-s always comes up bright red, though. And, I seriously doubt that the guys' discussion board has anything with that word in it!

I have a particular fondness for large nails or metal pieces. The other day, I found a piece of metal, broken off, with just the word "GO" on it. Probably part of a car name plate. I brought that home and leaned it up against my clock. If I bought home all the twisted metal I'm attracted to, my dining room would look like a junkyard! I usually just let it lay. As others have said, how do you lose one shoe and just carry on? I suspect drunkenness in that one.

uk eliphant, LOVE the cat carrier! I bet I could easily strap the cat carrier on my back rack, and I also have a soft carrier that I could probably sling across my back. That would be an interesting ride....mmmmrrrrroooooowwwwwww!

[bikerchick68]

OMG! The cat carrier pic is SO great! love that... hope the kitty is doing well now...

OK.. the only thing I ever picked up beside the road was what appeared to be a purebred German Shepherd puppy someone dumped... it was making little noises and we rode past it on an uphill... slow enough to see what it was... stopped the bikes, called for a ride home and the little guy went to the pound (had some water and part of a PBJ as well... all we had with us!)... they gave him all his shots and exam and we called back every day... the first day he was up for adoption he found a good home with a couple who already had a GS and never expected to find such a great looking pup at the pound... if he had not been adopted quickly, I'd be living with him now! I picture him at the dog park with his big brother now...

[Aint Doody]

On a small group ride we found a beautiful black kitten with the brightest green eyes. Someone had just dumped her. One of riders kept her and named her Pita -- Pain in the a%$. Fortunately one of the cyclists had on her back pack and Pita rode in there quite nicely. Happy ending!

[snapdragen]

I am curious about why f-e-t-u-s always comes up bright red, though.

If you did your search on the word fetus, it would be highlighted in every thread.

[Lise]

If you did your search on the word fetus, it would be highlighted in every thread.

do you know why?

[RoadRaven]

Oooh, I was diving in a lake in MN, and saw a bike pedal reflector sticking out from the muck bottom. That's all I could see- the edge of the pedal and the reflector. I grabbed ahold of it and pulled, and the whole bike came up! Muck was really deep...

Nanci

So... Nanci... did anyone ever claim it... and if they didn't, was a good bike?

[Nanci]

It was some ancient 10-speed, which we left in front of the house where we found it, and it was gone later.

Nanci

[DrBee]

I've found logs that we (hubby and I) come back for later (a bit heavy to lug on the bike) and turn into bowls and candlesticks. Sometimes after a major storm has blown through, we toss the kids in the trailer and head out to see what has fallen.

Brandi - eww on the yellow items - but at least they're recreating safely

[RoadRaven]

You shoulda put it in the second hand shop - you mighta got enough for a new helmet or pedals or something

[Aint Doody]

Fishdr. Where do you live? I grew up in Marks, MS. I've lived in Eastern Oregon for 14 years, but I'll always be a Mississippi girl.

[DrBee]

Fishdr. Where do you live? I grew up in Marks, MS. I've lived in Eastern Oregon for 14 years, but I'll always be a Mississippi girl.

I live in Cleveland. I've driven past Marks on my way to Oxford. Let me know if you visit the area - we'll have to get together! Oregon is a bit of a change from MS - wow!