Dear So and So

[emily_in_nc]

*Even if, in some cases, that "venting" means typing something out and then thinking, naahhh, that shouldn't go on the internet. :P

Been there, done that! Sometimes just typing it out (and then erasing it) helps.

[goldfinch]

I've never had an accident. But today it was close. A car turned left right in front of me. I squeezed through a small slot between the left turning car and a car stopped at a stop sign waiting for me before they turned right onto the road where I was traveling. The left turning car slammed on its brakes. I was going about 17 mph. It could have been bad. I shook almost uncontrollably for a mile afterwards.

I was wearing high visibility clothing and had a flashing front light.

I am sweating just typing this.

[OakLeaf]

Yikes. Glad you're okay.

[indysteel]

Oh man, Goldfinch. How scary. So glad you're okay.

[Catrin]

OMG Goldfinch, so glad you are safe!

[Crankin]

Glad you're OK, Goldfinch. It seems like I've been observing more distracted drivers lately. Always women, always on the phone.

Dear Weather G-ds,
Why is it 47 degrees at 5:30 AM, but raining/thundering? I was planning to take my first "dark" ride this morning. I find these short, early AM rides so peaceful and serene and I need to get back to them. If I can't commute, at least I can do this.

[AppleTree]

Goldfinch, how scary! Yikes! Good thing you were alert and ready to react fast.

[Blueberry]

Dear Bike Company whose bike I own:

This is the facebook status you just posted: "Just when you think you've heard them all . . . .everyone male that ever orders a bike from us always delays it one day in order to get "permission" from the "boss", or the "financial advisor" or the "CFO" or the "general". Kevin just gave us notice that he will "sedate" his wife tonight and get his Silver Series order in!! hahaha, what's your best "let me talk to my wife first" pickup line."

Do I REALLY need to explain to you why this is not an acceptable status? I won't comment on it there, because I don't plan to get jumped for messing with what is "all good fun" in the boys' club. But - you have female customers too. What makes you think this is OK? My relationship is built on mutual trust and respect, and I really don't appreciate this stereotype.

Signed,

The customer who may be removing your decals because she is currently disgusted

[katherine]

Blueberry, that is horrendous. Yuck. Any chance you want to let us know who it was? I'd rather not spend my money with companies that promote creepy jerks.

[malkin]

Now, that's the most offensive thing I've heard all day!

[withm]

That was too easy. I googled "silver series bike" and had 2 likely hits. Gary Fischer and Lynskey. I have to say I was surprised to learn it was on the Lynskey Facebook page....

[OakLeaf]

That's gross. And sad, that a small company thinks they can get away with cr*p like that (and they're probably right).

[Becky]

Along the same lines, I just discovered that one of the LBSes around here offers what they call a "manvoice". Basically, it's a fudged invoice that will show any numbers the buyer wishes...

I don't understand why people and companies think it's ok to deceive others, especially loved ones, about finances.

[OakLeaf]

Along the same lines, I just discovered that one of the LBSes around here offers what they call a "manvoice". Basically, it's a fudged invoice that will show any numbers the buyer wishes...

I SO hope someone gets burned on an insurance claim because of one of those.

[Blueberry]

Just checking back in - you ladies have figured out the offending company. Last I looked, I was shocked to see that there weren't any negative comments (and some of the comments were from women).

Manvoice - wow. Wonder what the major bike retailers would have to say about that (since they tend to have discount restrictions)? Never mind the possibility of doing a charge back with a credit card. There are SO many things wrong with that.