There are good people out there!

[mimitabby]

Today I was afraid to get into the left lane (in the dark, in the mist) to pass a bus. A nice man in a PICKUP TRUCK waited for me to go, while idiots actually passed him on the wrong side of the street into the intersection. I got to thank him.

But even better: READ THIS!

Raleighdon had to go to the dentist today; and he forgot his raincoat.

here; i'll let him tell it:

This morning, I had to go to the dentist at 7:30. I got up and checked the weather and forecast. Not raining, but 'showers' in store for the day. Left home with just my shell on, though had the Burley rain jacket rolled up and in the pannier. As I left the house, I started to notice a light mist beginning. By the time I got to the doc's office, it had stopped. A little over an hour later, I came out of his office, only to find that the rain had started, but there was a lady out by my bike. She turned when she saw me, and said, "Hi, Don. I thought this was your bike." It was your friend, Knottedyet. I only met her once, but she works in the same building as my dentist, and recognized my bike (always good to have a unique machine). She had a towel and a plastic bag. She was preparing to wipe my saddle down and cover it so it would be dry for me when ever I happened to show up. As I unlocked the bike and got ready to ride, she carefully wiped my handlebars, saddle and everything that I'd need to be touching so it was nice and dry as I took off, and stood there chatting with me until I rode off. What a sweet gesture by someone I'd only met one time, very briefly.

[Tuckervill]

Awww. Knotted, you're great!

Your one little selfless act of kindness has warmed my heart all the way over here in Arkansas. good things make ripples....

Karen

[sgtiger]

That Knot, she's definitely a classy lassie. And sassy to boot! (Sorry, couldn't help myself. The caffeine is kicking in and I've been reading way too much Dr. Seuss lately. )

[Aggie_Ama]

I am getting a little misty eyed. How wonderful of Knot. She has good karma for that one. After all the nasty strangers I have encountered lately I love this story.

[PinkPilot]

This totally gave me goosebumps when I read it - it was such a kind and caring act from one cyclist to another that it strikes me as one of the most poignant posts I've read. Wouldn't it be a beautiful world if each day started out like this, even with rain?

[Trek420]

That's my gal

[chickwhorips]

That's my gal

And your lucky to have her.

[KnottedYet]

Aw, shucks guys!

Really, I just wanted to save Mimi the trouble of posting a pic of another of Don's leather saddles ruined by rain! (like the Brooks she posted a while back)

No, REALLY, it was my big chance to get close to that *gorgeous* custom Davidson!

Yeah, that's it! It's all about the bike!

(Mimi - next time he needs to head into my neighborhood, be sure to let me know. I can show him where to park his bike indoors where I park mine: keeps it dry and pretty dang safe from vandalism or theivery!)

[mimitabby]

Thanks Knot, I delivered your message.

[ClockworkOrange]

Shame a few more people are not as thoughtful as Knot in everyday life.

You go girl, and polish yer halo up a bit.

Clock

[Geonz]

SNork... shame to dwell on the negative, too LUV the graphic!!!