Waiting for my bus to come

[cyrano]

I am frustrated that this week I finally got back on the bike (the battery in the rear light was out and I didn't feel safe riding it without) and, due to plans that require an auto, I'm only going to get to ride it once this week.
Despite the fact that, twice, people tried to run me over because they realized that if they actually USED THEIR FUCKING TURN SIGNALS then I'd be able to get out of their way and avoid being crushed by their gigantic extended cab idiotmobiles.

Weird dream this morning, but at least it didn't involve everybody I was responsible for dying. CalamityMolly invited me for a visit, but after I arrived she found out that she was going to get a contract to kill me. So she was trying to get me as safe as possible before she was officially issued the contract. Thank you, hon.

Comments

[phillipalden.livejournal.com]

People should be much more considerate of those on bikes/of foot. It drives me nuts to see some airhead talking on a damn mobile phone while driving. I want to tie them to a chair while the words; "you are pushing around two tons of gas-guzzling metal with total disregard for the safety of others;" blare through nearby stereo speakers.

Followed by an hour of elevator muzak, (to remove what little sanity they have left.)

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

It's not just people on bikes or walking. This morning, we managed to clog an intersection while I tried to avoid running into the guy coming the opposite way because I thought he was going straight through the intersection. Because that's what his van's turn signals said he was doing.
The problem is that people on bikes or on foot have a lot less protection and visibility so it's far more dangerous for them when two tons of steel and fiberglass guy isn't paying any attention to the road.

Actually, the problem's genesis is when people start to take driving for granted as something that just sort of happens.

[phillipalden.livejournal.com]

Actually, the problem's genesis is when people start to take driving for granted as something that just sort of happens.

So true. So fucking true.