Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
#41
10-19-2006, 06:08 PM
RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
From family I just smile and say ok but from those who sit on their no risk taking, my wife would never let me, I have a family to think about, I have too much to lose....need I go on? BORING A$$E$ I say man, your life must be a real downer!
#42
10-19-2006, 07:18 PM
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RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
"Most of these "accidents" you hear about ar a result of sheer recklessness. "
My accident was sheer recklessness... well really jackassedness. Luckily I only hurt myself.
I agree. People should mind their own business. Although I don't mind "be careful"s especially from friends.
My accident was sheer recklessness... well really jackassedness. Luckily I only hurt myself.
I agree. People should mind their own business. Although I don't mind "be careful"s especially from friends.
#43
10-19-2006, 07:38 PM
RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
Good thread!!!
I work in an underground mine about 4 miles from the surface......needless to say, I don't hear it a lot from work, most of the guys that work for me ride also.
My wife rides her own 883 and my kids (13 and 7) have their own dirtbikes.
I work in an underground mine about 4 miles from the surface......needless to say, I don't hear it a lot from work, most of the guys that work for me ride also.
My wife rides her own 883 and my kids (13 and 7) have their own dirtbikes.
#44
10-19-2006, 10:31 PM
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RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
Life's too short as it is. I just nod or smile, and crank it up, and Im gone. If it's another rider, I know they mean it,and I tell them the same.
When I was a young man, and my wife and I went riding a lot, (she had her own bike),my mother said,"well, I hope you've made arrangements my grandson",who was about 5 or 6, and I said, I did Mom, I got him a helmet too!...She didn't see the humor in it.....don't know why
When I was a young man, and my wife and I went riding a lot, (she had her own bike),my mother said,"well, I hope you've made arrangements my grandson",who was about 5 or 6, and I said, I did Mom, I got him a helmet too!...She didn't see the humor in it.....don't know why
#45
10-19-2006, 10:34 PM
RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
I just tell them: "Yea, motorcycles are dangerous!" "Why do ya think I ride one?" After several seconds of a blank stare they usually give up and move on.
#46
10-19-2006, 10:46 PM
RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
I just tell them........"none of us will be spared"......(It's a quote from a friend of mine who is a surgeon).......that usually does it. If they keep going I'll ask them how they wish to die and what do they think is the best way for me to die or get killed? That shuts em all up..
#47
10-19-2006, 11:06 PM
RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
When that warning comes from friends, family, co-workers, or other riders, I always say "Thank you.....I WILL be careful", and I truly appreciate their concern.
When it comes from busy-bodies, that are simply trying to infer that I'm an idiot for riding a bike, I generally tell them something along the lines of "I have to be......nearly everbody driving a car is a dumba$$".
When it comes from busy-bodies, that are simply trying to infer that I'm an idiot for riding a bike, I generally tell them something along the lines of "I have to be......nearly everbody driving a car is a dumba$$".
#48
10-19-2006, 11:15 PM
RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
ORIGINAL: New2Harley
When it comes from busy-bodies, that are simply trying to infer that I'm an idiot for riding a bike, I generally tell them something along the lines of "I have to be......nearly everbody driving a car is a dumba$$".
When it comes from busy-bodies, that are simply trying to infer that I'm an idiot for riding a bike, I generally tell them something along the lines of "I have to be......nearly everbody driving a car is a dumba$$".
That is priceless!
#49
10-19-2006, 11:28 PM
RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
Ms Kitty used to tell Matt Dillon the same thing. It's just cause they love ya.
#50
10-19-2006, 11:38 PM
RE: Aren't you sick of people telling U to "be careful"?
I have plenty of Biker friends who say to "Be Careful out there" We all know how dangerous it is. I know people care when they say it. I tell non riders that if I die riding it's a hell of a lot better way to go than dying sick in bed.