tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post8678380087135640887..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: The Virtual Test For Motorcycle Awareness...Jack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-89473822825018898362011-09-05T08:07:00.535-04:002011-09-05T08:07:00.535-04:00Jack
Many years ago a friend who was studying som...Jack<br /><br />Many years ago a friend who was studying some form of mind medicine showed me an article from (I think) Sweden about SMIDSYs. In summary it said they can see us OK, but only if they look. Humans, being tribal look for two things in any circumstances; members of their tribe (friends) and threats. As we are not in a car we are not members of their tribe. As we are not a 40 ton truck we're not much threat to them. Therefore they are not looking for us. That is why you can see the driver look straight at (through) you moments before pulling out on you - (s/)he wasn't looking for you!<br /><br />Maybe if the approved punishment was sufficiently unpleasant, such as having the living shit beaten out of them, or if they could be made to join our tribe by riding a motorcycle for (say) five years before being allowed to apply for a car license we might get somewhere.<br /><br />Until then, I ride as though I am invisible to all but speed cameras and people wanting something from me (I'd complain less if I could be invisible to all).MarkEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-90810968103623564512011-08-31T11:38:38.625-04:002011-08-31T11:38:38.625-04:00Jack
I'm with Bob, what is Antonia's cell...Jack<br /><br />I'm with Bob, what is Antonia's cell number - I need to find somemone to take my son of my hands and what could be better than a 1/4 Greek video gamer from a good household? I will pay handsomly.<br /><br />When discussing SMIDYS I like to watch this film:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=masAsJeyIVQ<br /><br />Have a good tropical storm, NNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-28973371122312513902011-08-26T17:55:54.138-04:002011-08-26T17:55:54.138-04:00Dear IronDad (Dan):
Agreeing with me on the home ...Dear IronDad (Dan):<br /><br />Agreeing with me on the home court is nothing but a safe bet as far as I am concerned, but one that will draw the fire of others. <br /><br />You're right as far as cleansing the gene pool goes, all I can do is suggest we give them a good beating. The fact is seatbelts, helmet laws, and airbags have removed the Darwinian factors that traditionally culled the Night Of The Living Brain-Dead from our midst.<br /><br />And finally, if I had a dime for every angelic princess that turned out to be Sheena The Hell Bitch, I could easily afford a new K1600 GTL. <br /><br />Thanks for reading Twisted Roads, and for leaving a kind comment.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-50852052667076270182011-08-26T14:16:36.506-04:002011-08-26T14:16:36.506-04:00Dear Jack,
Number 1. I agree with you which, I&#...Dear Jack,<br /><br />Number 1. I agree with you which, I'm told, is the correct thing to do here.<br /><br />Number 2. The one missing element of your plan is being able to cleanse the gene pool based on the outcome of the test.<br /><br />Number 3. I shiver at a beautiful young woman whom you describe as walking two inches above the floor being known as "ZombieDeathBitch". Alas, to find such a cold heart beind an angelic exterior.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-19522148757085534562011-08-26T11:18:55.884-04:002011-08-26T11:18:55.884-04:00Dear Steel Cuopcake:
I have the most profound res...Dear Steel Cuopcake:<br /><br />I have the most profound respect for Harley riders... The truth be known, I just recommended that the daughter of a friend purchase a An HD 2005 Sportster over a used K75. (The Sportser is lower, has a lower center of gravity, and with a 2.5 gallon gas tank, will be perfect for fashion rides, which is what this cutiie has in mind anyway.)<br /><br />Seriously, aside from the vibration issues, that year and model Harley is something I'd have in the garage. I recommended that bike to that rider as I saw it as an ieal machine for a beginner to an intermediate rider... And everyone knows that ome of the last high place winners for the Iron Butt race was a Sportster. <br /><br />Regarding the future of commutting... I think we are about a generation away from having cyborgs carry our heads around im bowling ball bags. But considering how many heads are empty, traffic should be next to nothing, even for the cyborgs.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-75290678845504198382011-08-26T11:09:46.960-04:002011-08-26T11:09:46.960-04:00Dear Rogers:
I sent Antonia to your writing websi...Dear Rogers:<br /><br />I sent Antonia to your writing website, and I understand she tried to kill herself. The authorities found her on a ledge, eighty stories above the street, a bottle of pills in her hand, and a pistol in her mouth. <br /><br />A negotiator telled up to her, "What can be so horrible?" She yelled dow, "Rogers George Writing Blog." I think she is looking for a simpler approach to written communication. (But I hear she likes goats too.) <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-10249274866365347732011-08-25T21:30:02.908-04:002011-08-25T21:30:02.908-04:00Dear Jack,
I whole heartedly agree with your idea...Dear Jack,<br /><br />I whole heartedly agree with your ideas. When driving goes back to being a "privilege" and not a "right" we will be headed in the correct direction. But I also believe commuting and alternative transportation infrastructures need to be put in place to help people leave the autos at home. <br /><br />While waiting for pigs the pigs to sprout wings and begin flying, why don't we wish for the "cars of the future" to come now. You know the ones that drive themselves, leaving people free to not pay attention to the road.<br /><br />-Steel Cupcake<br /><br />PS. Have to started playing the zombie game so you can take out Harleys and minivans?BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-77918500850459547652011-08-25T17:51:10.144-04:002011-08-25T17:51:10.144-04:00Oh--while we're talking about video games, her...Oh--while we're talking about video games, here's why I don't play them. <br />http://theoatmeal.com/comics/online_gaming<br /><br />It's a comic, and you'll like itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315611038282215675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-62294105737101688322011-08-25T17:48:58.957-04:002011-08-25T17:48:58.957-04:00Hey Jack--
Send her to my writing site, http://wri...Hey Jack--<br />Send her to my writing site, http://writing-rag.com. <br /><br />And tell her I know Greek.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315611038282215675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-59470807797954242192011-08-25T02:27:37.015-04:002011-08-25T02:27:37.015-04:00Dear Circle Blue (Keith):
It may be necessary to ...Dear Circle Blue (Keith):<br /><br />It may be necessary to skip the whole video idea, and just start beating the shit out of drivers who make the inconsiderate left turn (across our bows) when it happens.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-14174072085566920412011-08-25T02:25:15.047-04:002011-08-25T02:25:15.047-04:00Dear Dan M.:
This kid was as sweet as cherry pie,...Dear Dan M.:<br /><br />This kid was as sweet as cherry pie, right up until she started slaughtering zombies. And she had a good command of the composition subject... She just equated putting it to good use with root canal. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-81680007780636357932011-08-25T02:22:50.969-04:002011-08-25T02:22:50.969-04:00Dear Ray W:
Your point about discovering a discre...Dear Ray W:<br /><br />Your point about discovering a discrepancy in "space remaining" after executing a turn is a good one. In some cases, I have turned in traffic (while riding my own motorcycle) only to discover the glowing orb that was the headlight n the oncoming bike was attached to a SQUID, and covered a mile in 1.4 seconds. <br /><br />Size and speed can be hard to judge on occasion. Thank you for bringing that point up. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reep<br /><br />PS: I have a great near-naked woman story involving Dick B.Jack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-7764659744155646622011-08-25T02:17:26.060-04:002011-08-25T02:17:26.060-04:00Dear Pathfinder:
I had a dream the other night wh...Dear Pathfinder:<br /><br />I had a dream the other night where someone stood up in a state legislature to propose a more stringent formula for politically correct bills, and that someone else unleashed pit bulls on him. <br /><br />I concur with your assessment that relying on the state (any state) to move forward with a plan like this could lead to disaster... But Hollywood could pull it off. Hollywood is the greatest source of politically correct teeth gnashing, right up until the point where they can make a buck at it (like the epic movie great "Team America: World Police Force").<br /><br />I think the resources of Hollywood could really do a bang-up job with this project. I also think that cell phone while driving laws should be modified to read that it is acceptable, provided the user is texting naked pictures of themselves or chatting on a live sex line. Drivers might think twice about the odd looks they'd be drawing from the folks around them. <br /><br />Thanks for reading Twisted Roads, and for writing in. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-1343943191273430912011-08-25T02:06:45.576-04:002011-08-25T02:06:45.576-04:00Dear Dick:
Thank you for your kind commentary on ...Dear Dick:<br /><br />Thank you for your kind commentary on this most recent blog. When I was in high school, part of the driver's ed course was to show a video that was a compilation of vicious and graphic car crashes.You can find far worse than that video on YouTube these days, and the viewing public is more inclined to think it is "cool." <br /><br />In fact, there are dozens of videos taken from surveillance cameras, depicting crashes in progress, that barely raise an eyebrow. Yet I am commencing to think that nothing short of a savage beating will get people to open their eyes and concentrate on the task at hand. (The task is simply to concentrate on driving.)<br /><br />And since a beating isn't practical, I can only think of steeper fines and restrictions for violating existing laws. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/ReepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-77010085663524330312011-08-25T00:07:21.147-04:002011-08-25T00:07:21.147-04:00@Dick, I think the states should start re-certifyi...@Dick, I think the states should start re-certifying drivers once they are in their seventies.<br /><br />@RayW, I think the states should start re-certifying sexagenarians for simply bringing up the subject of covering up naked women.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />CantwellCantwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512417293017303810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-81440454568862251842011-08-24T22:28:17.809-04:002011-08-24T22:28:17.809-04:00Great post.
I'm not sure when driving became...Great post. <br /><br />I'm not sure when driving became an activity to be ignored while doing something else, but it seems to have become so. Distracted seems to be the natural state of many drivers. They really seem to believe they need not pay attention. Would the ideas you propose if able to be implemented make a difference? I don't know, but suspect not so much. I'm becoming a little cynically about such things as I grow older.<br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-32483314736222785812011-08-24T14:37:56.847-04:002011-08-24T14:37:56.847-04:00Doh!!! 15 years old...no Paul Hogan test then...Doh!!! 15 years old...no Paul Hogan test then...Dan Mckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753099533481777012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-10021236319723765962011-08-24T14:32:38.100-04:002011-08-24T14:32:38.100-04:00"If she had balls"...now I assume you di..."If she had balls"...now I assume you did the "Paul Hogan test" to be sure?<br /><br />I like the video game idea. If we can't cure the imbeciles, maybe they could at least come up with a video game for US to use, allowing us to vaporize cell phone drivers. At least it would make us feel better.<br /><br />Did you teach the lass the important wisdom of when to use the words "the" (thee) and "the" (thuh, rhymes with Duh for good reason)? A daily annoyance to me...Dan Mckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753099533481777012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-34661213647724438222011-08-24T14:18:55.906-04:002011-08-24T14:18:55.906-04:00To BMW-Dick,
I'm confused.
Why would you EV...To BMW-Dick,<br /> I'm confused.<br /><br />Why would you EVER want to "cover naked women"?? <br /><br />Yeah....I could see covering a Sasquatch. They're kinda ugly looking....but a naked woman?? Leave them un-covered!!!RayWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459371870032874549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-48933635731243410982011-08-24T14:14:47.444-04:002011-08-24T14:14:47.444-04:00Many years ago I was making a left turn in my car ...Many years ago I was making a left turn in my car and had a split second to make a decision about turning left in front of the motorcycle coming the other way. I made the turn, and while I doubt I caused any concern to the rider I did notice that he passed behind me a lot sooner than I had anticipated. That got me to thinking...<br /><br />People are conditioned to judge distance by something the size of a car. A bike, being much smaller, could seem to be much further away. <br /><br />No excuse, but I think a lot of the "I didn't see them" excuses are more likely "I didn't think they were that close!"<br /><br />Just something to think about...RayWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459371870032874549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-50699502360548980282011-08-24T12:35:11.151-04:002011-08-24T12:35:11.151-04:00Jack, Jack, Jack, imagine suggesting that the &quo...Jack, Jack, Jack, imagine suggesting that the "State" introduce common sense into a PC world. Good ideas more often go out the window. Yes, I agree that a virtual test prior to licensing (and prior to renewal)should be a part of the process. Using virtual technology, many common road emergencies could be presented to new drivers. Things they could never see during 10 hours in a Driver-Ed car. They could practice real world events in safety.<br /><br />But, oh the problems. Who could write it, produce it, how many minority characters must be included? Who will be the victims? who will be the wrongdoers? How many languages? By the time we are done being sensitive to everyone the virtual test would have little impact<br /><br />Even with such a test once licensed, drivers fall into bad habits. There they are, chugging down the road and their phone beeps. They do not have the will power to NOT look. (double negative?) They get away with it the first time, then again and again. It becomes common practice as they fly unseeing through the intersection. <br /><br />Let's do something practical, teach me how to write. I wouldn't mind meeting some young girls who need help.<br /><br />PathfinderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-29682075520229972952011-08-24T08:59:08.148-04:002011-08-24T08:59:08.148-04:00Well done, My Friend, although I prefer mine mediu...Well done, My Friend, although I prefer mine medium rare. The thought of increased testing for cage drivers and biker-induced punishment bring an extraordinarily handsome smirk to my face. Of course, speaking from personal experience, my "mishaps" have all been self-induced. There was the time the naked women ran across the road and distracted me just long enough for that boulder to jump into my path. Then there was the time I leaned my R1100R into a 90-degree turn just as a Sasquatch ran out from behind a rather large bayberry bush and pushed the bike down on the foot peg until it bounced in the air and sent me to the insurance claim department. I'm taking an adult education course at the Y on awareness training. Do you think they will cover naked women and Sasquatches?BMW-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17923099195434220681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-50056215142246632812011-08-24T08:56:11.630-04:002011-08-24T08:56:11.630-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.BMW-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17923099195434220681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-87395230761315875412011-08-24T08:16:15.623-04:002011-08-24T08:16:15.623-04:00Jack said "... She was just stupid." Un...Jack said "... She was just stupid." Unfortunately, this seems to apply to a rather large segment of the driving populace and there is, of course, no cure for that malady. But, that said, I concur that better testing/training and more punitive penalties for all varieties of inattentive driving are needed. When I was learning to drive, my dad told me to always assume the other driver would do the stupidest thing possible. So far, that's kept me alive.nhdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462553218538241757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-18440687915780089382011-08-24T06:22:21.069-04:002011-08-24T06:22:21.069-04:00Dear Mike Cantwell:
If Antonia had balls, she...Dear Mike Cantwell: <br /><br />If Antonia had balls, she'd rather drag them through broken glass than write a composition. <br /><br />I showed her my magic formula for writing 1000 words, using a highly varied sentence layout to support a specific editorial object. <br /><br />It took us four hours to cover the material. It would normally take her two hours to write a paper of this length n her own. Yet using my technique, she was able to draft a second one, on her own, in an hour. <br /><br />The second one was a marked improvement over her initial style, as the key phrase is "a varied sentence layout." Since she has the blueprint (very different from an outline), she is not reinventing the wheel every time she sits down to compose. <br /><br />The bad news for her was that the system requires a mental editorial recharge on a weekly basis. I insisted she read USAToday three times a week, and New Yorker Magazine one a month. <br /><br />One will get her focused on getting the action started and finished while buffing up her vocabulary... The other remains one of the most sophisticated approaches to varied sentence layout on the planet. It is a guide to punctuation as pleasure. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reepJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.com