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TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser Philosopher
May 25, 2012, 4:40:35 PM5/25/12
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This was revealed to me in what I call "divine inspiration," which is
more or less common sense. Never mind the "experts" who have passed a
law that cars can pass us as close as 3 feet. That's something
intangible and insignificant. Probably they were confused by the
conversion from metric to old fashioned English system, when the foot
of the King would dictate how long it should be for everybody. Now the
English themselves have "converted" to the metric system. That puts in
question the way Americans measure things and calls for the 3 meter
space for cyclists, if not for the metric system. But we admit no
confusion when it comes to saving human lives and making our roads
safe for all.
In other words WE CAN TAKE THE LANE.
NOTE: For those who may ignore how many feet is 3 meters, it amounts
to 9 feet. That's LIVING SPACE.
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more or less common sense. Never mind the "experts" who have passed a
law that cars can pass us as close as 3 feet. That's something
intangible and insignificant. Probably they were confused by the
conversion from metric to old fashioned English system, when the foot
of the King would dictate how long it should be for everybody. Now the
English themselves have "converted" to the metric system. That puts in
question the way Americans measure things and calls for the 3 meter
space for cyclists, if not for the metric system. But we admit no
confusion when it comes to saving human lives and making our roads
safe for all.
In other words WE CAN TAKE THE LANE.
NOTE: For those who may ignore how many feet is 3 meters, it amounts
to 9 feet. That's LIVING SPACE.
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Tom
May 25, 2012, 5:05:44 PM5/25/12
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TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser Philosopher
May 26, 2012, 11:22:13 PM5/26/12
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jungle hat to protect my valuable brain.
John David Galt
May 27, 2012, 12:29:03 AM5/27/12
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> In other words WE CAN TAKE THE LANE.
No, in other words you can stay the fuck within your own lane (which is usually
the shoulder). My lane is mine from one dotted line to the other, if any part
of you is in it you're mine to squish.
N8N
May 27, 2012, 10:49:52 AM5/27/12
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On May 27, 12:29 am, John David Galt <j...@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us>
wrote:
You're an asshole. And wrong. But unfortunately a lot of motorists
apparently "think" the way that you do, as evidenced by their (rude,
inconsiderate, selfish) behavior. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be a
lot of will on the part of the cops to ticket for anything but
speeding.
nate
wrote:
apparently "think" the way that you do, as evidenced by their (rude,
inconsiderate, selfish) behavior. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be a
lot of will on the part of the cops to ticket for anything but
speeding.
nate
Jeff Strickland
May 27, 2012, 11:45:07 AM5/27/12
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Paul Hovnanian P.E.
May 28, 2012, 7:50:14 PM5/28/12
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comply with traffic laws.
So, on a two lane road, when I pass one (legally, by swinging into the
unoccupied oncoming lane) and then pull back into my own lane, you cyclists
stay behind me. Or pass me on the left. None of this passing on the
shoulder crap unless you have your own dedicated lane. And stay in it.
Its not legal for other vehicles, including motorcycles which could actually
fit just like bicycles. But if you do pass on the right and you get
squashed by a dump truck (like what happened here in Seattle recently)
we'll put a memorial for you at the site, with flowers and candles. And a
big sign about Darwin.
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TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser Philosopher
May 30, 2012, 1:48:16 PM5/30/12
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prevention. Nothing will change unless the drivers' worst behavior is
punished. One way to go about it is to leave speeding --the easy job--
to SPEEDING CAMERAS while the other violations are enforced by the
cops. No need for them for ambush drivers the bushes while feeding the
city coffers. But the real riches lie in enforcing speeding.
WE WANT SPEEDING CAMERAS NOW!
TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser Philosopher
May 30, 2012, 1:36:27 PM5/30/12
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On May 28, 8:58 am, Duane <duane.heb...@group-upc.com> wrote:
> On 5/27/2012 12:15 AM, Dan O wrote:
>
>
>
> >> No, it is closer to 10 feet.3ft 3 inches to the meter, so 9' 9" for 3
> >> meters
>
> > A somewhat enlightened example:
>
> >http://www.stc-law.com/SafePassing.html
>
> It's good that it sort of defines what a safe distance is. And it takes
> into account the speed of the traffic. Our law in Quebec only requires
> the motorist allow a safe distance. It goes on to say that the motorist
> can cross a solid yellow line to allow this safe distance but doesn't
> define it at all.
>
> Some drivers think a safe distance means not touching the rider. Some
> think it means not being in the same hemisphere and then won't pass at
> all. Personally, I'd prefer them to pass and usually wave them ahead
> when the oncoming lane is clear.
As a driver I'm already staying clear from the lane occupied by the
cyclist, and I expect the same. Just that we can share the road but
not the traffic lane.
TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser Philosopher
May 30, 2012, 1:53:32 PM5/30/12
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On May 28, 7:50 pm, "Paul Hovnanian P.E." <p...@hovnanian.com> wrote:
I'd like the following epitaph on my Banana Mausoleum:
Here lies 'His Highness the Wise TibetanMonkey, Nirvana Banana Tantric
Master, Beach Cruiser Philosopher, Laid Back Hammock Beach Bum, Free
Spirit of the Jungle, King of the Apes I, Lion Tamer, Jungle Prophet,
Comandante Banana & Chief of Quixotic Enterprises.' We will never
forget him nor his name. He was the real thing.
Wow, it was time to put all my titles together. ;)
> John David Galt wrote:
> >> In other words WE CAN TAKE THE LANE.
>
> > No, in other words you can stay the fuck within your own lane (which is
> > usually
> > the shoulder). My lane is mine from one dotted line to the other, if any
> > part of you is in it you're mine to squish.
>
> >> In other words WE CAN TAKE THE LANE.
>
> > No, in other words you can stay the fuck within your own lane (which is
> > usually
> > the shoulder). My lane is mine from one dotted line to the other, if any
> > part of you is in it you're mine to squish.
>
> Bicycles are vehicles. And as such, have equal rights to the road but must
> comply with traffic laws.
>
> So, on a two lane road, when I pass one (legally, by swinging into the
> unoccupied oncoming lane) and then pull back into my own lane, you cyclists
> stay behind me. Or pass me on the left. None of this passing on the
> shoulder crap unless you have your own dedicated lane. And stay in it.
>
> Its not legal for other vehicles, including motorcycles which could actually
> fit just like bicycles. But if you do pass on the right and you get
> squashed by a dump truck (like what happened here in Seattle recently)
> we'll put a memorial for you at the site, with flowers and candles. And a
> big sign about Darwin.
I want to make sure that my title is spelled right...
> comply with traffic laws.
>
> So, on a two lane road, when I pass one (legally, by swinging into the
> unoccupied oncoming lane) and then pull back into my own lane, you cyclists
> stay behind me. Or pass me on the left. None of this passing on the
> shoulder crap unless you have your own dedicated lane. And stay in it.
>
> Its not legal for other vehicles, including motorcycles which could actually
> fit just like bicycles. But if you do pass on the right and you get
> squashed by a dump truck (like what happened here in Seattle recently)
> we'll put a memorial for you at the site, with flowers and candles. And a
> big sign about Darwin.
I'd like the following epitaph on my Banana Mausoleum:
Here lies 'His Highness the Wise TibetanMonkey, Nirvana Banana Tantric
Master, Beach Cruiser Philosopher, Laid Back Hammock Beach Bum, Free
Spirit of the Jungle, King of the Apes I, Lion Tamer, Jungle Prophet,
Comandante Banana & Chief of Quixotic Enterprises.' We will never
forget him nor his name. He was the real thing.
Wow, it was time to put all my titles together. ;)
Orval Fairbairn
May 30, 2012, 4:48:06 PM5/30/12
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In article
<a01f7f21-dc2a-44f7...@c19g2000yqk.googlegroups.com>,
Who is this "we"? Do you have a mouse in your pocket?
<a01f7f21-dc2a-44f7...@c19g2000yqk.googlegroups.com>,
"TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser Philosopher"
Nate Nagel
May 30, 2012, 6:36:24 PM5/30/12
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"I want reasonable speed limits now!" would be a far better statement,
and would accomplish the same thing without Big Brotherism.
nate
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Nate Nagel
May 30, 2012, 6:37:26 PM5/30/12
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respectful distance and yet we were in the same lane at the same time.
It's really a function of how wide the road is; if the lane is wide
enough (and there's no parked cars) then no problem.
Paul Hovnanian P.E.
May 31, 2012, 9:49:01 PM5/31/12
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TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser Philosopher wrote:
> On May 28, 7:50 pm, "Paul Hovnanian P.E." <p...@hovnanian.com> wrote:
>> John David Galt wrote:
>> >> In other words WE CAN TAKE THE LANE.
>>
>> > No, in other words you can stay the fuck within your own lane (which is
>> > usually
>> > the shoulder). My lane is mine from one dotted line to the other, if
>> > any part of you is in it you're mine to squish.
>>
>> Bicycles are vehicles. And as such, have equal rights to the road but
>> must comply with traffic laws.
>>
>> So, on a two lane road, when I pass one (legally, by swinging into the
>> unoccupied oncoming lane) and then pull back into my own lane, you
>> cyclists stay behind me. Or pass me on the left. None of this passing on
>> the shoulder crap unless you have your own dedicated lane. And stay in
>> it.
>>
>> Its not legal for other vehicles, including motorcycles which could
>> actually fit just like bicycles. But if you do pass on the right and you
>> get squashed by a dump truck (like what happened here in Seattle
>> recently) we'll put a memorial for you at the site, with flowers and
>> candles. And a big sign about Darwin.
>
>
> I want to make sure that my title is spelled right...
>
> I'd like the following epitaph on my Banana Mausoleum:
Here lies an unknown cyclist, the remains of which were scraped from between
>> John David Galt wrote:
>> >> In other words WE CAN TAKE THE LANE.
>>
>> > No, in other words you can stay the fuck within your own lane (which is
>> > usually
>> > the shoulder). My lane is mine from one dotted line to the other, if
>> > any part of you is in it you're mine to squish.
>>
>> Bicycles are vehicles. And as such, have equal rights to the road but
>> must comply with traffic laws.
>>
>> So, on a two lane road, when I pass one (legally, by swinging into the
>> unoccupied oncoming lane) and then pull back into my own lane, you
>> cyclists stay behind me. Or pass me on the left. None of this passing on
>> the shoulder crap unless you have your own dedicated lane. And stay in
>> it.
>>
>> Its not legal for other vehicles, including motorcycles which could
>> actually fit just like bicycles. But if you do pass on the right and you
>> get squashed by a dump truck (like what happened here in Seattle
>> recently) we'll put a memorial for you at the site, with flowers and
>> candles. And a big sign about Darwin.
>
>
> I want to make sure that my title is spelled right...
>
> I'd like the following epitaph on my Banana Mausoleum:
the dual tires on the right side of a city bus. Unfortunately, not enough
was left to identify.
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