He drove at me to move me out of the way

[rideswithmoobs]

No, that's not what he said. My reading of it is that basically he had to stop for a moment on his way out of the store, waiting for the way to become clear, and the car driver wasn't prepared to wait a few seconds for him to get a chance to get out of the way. Sounds typical of the kind of thing I encounter in my local Tesco car park (where they have taken to putting cones in the Loading Only bay to stop it being used as a parking space by selfish idiots too lazy to walk a few extra yards to the shop).

I can't imagine why Accy thought it would be a good idea to bend the wing mirrors back, regardless of whether or not any damage was done (and FFS, get off your high horse about that one, will you?), but some of the responses in this thread are exasperating, and some are downright disgusting...

Then I happily stand corrected
As for the FFS high horse bit, I was debating it and no friggin high horse.
Run its course for me this thread.

 

[jonny jeez]

Accy does seem to get into a lot of these situations, and not just with motorists. Not so long ago he was going to sue a cycling clubmate after he came off on a run.

I think it's fair to say that Accy has had his fair share of misfortune recently. I don't think it's fair to pass judgement on this and start a cross thread debate on the issue.

 

[jonny jeez]

Look at it from my point of view. I haven't earned a penny in 9 weeks or received any benefits either. I wasn't after ripping anybody off, just being compensated for my loss.
If you were walking down the street and someone on a bike rode into you and broke your hip, which stopped you from earning would you not want some financial help?

If I were you I wouldn't engage in a cross thread debate on that issue and would report the post accordingly.

You are opening yourself up to baiting by engaging.

 

[smutchin]

As for the FFS high horse bit, I was debating it and no friggin high horse.

We're not always aware how our own posts come across to other people reading them...

Run its course for me this thread.

Yes, I think you're right. Let's just leave it there.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

We're not always aware how our own posts come across to other people reading them...



Yes, I think you're right. Let's just leave it there.

Then i apoligise to you or any one else who got the same impression. I think commenting on anything is asking for arguements these days

 

[steve50]

Then i apoligise to you or any one else who got the same impression. I think commenting on anything is asking for arguements these days

How very true, especially on this forum!

 

[Adam4868]

Thought everybody would be out riding this fine morning !

 

[Slick]

Thought everybody would be out riding this fine morning !

I'm just back from a ride and a picnic with her indoors, very pleasant.

 

[Accy cyclist]

[QUOTE 4533714, member: 9609"]@Accy cyclist - very much on your side with this one, we shouldn't have to put up with bullies, maybe a bit childish bending his mirrors in but least you made a stance[/QUOTE]
Thanks. Like i said before, i was happy about things then along came the trouble. I'll take it in about the mirrors,i'll think next time, but i couldn't just walk/ride away without letting my feelings be known.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

No, that's not what he said. My reading of it is that basically he had to stop for a moment on his way out of the store, waiting for the way to become clear, and the car driver wasn't prepared to wait a few seconds for him to get a chance to get out of the way. Sounds typical of the kind of thing I encounter in my local Tesco car park (where they have taken to putting cones in the Loading Only bay to stop it being used as a parking space by selfish idiots too lazy to walk a few extra yards to the shop).

I can't imagine why Accy thought it would be a good idea to bend the wing mirrors back, regardless of whether or not any damage was done (and FFS, get off your high horse about that one, will you?), but some of the responses in this thread are exasperating, and some are downright disgusting...

Don't take the assertions of motor-centric keyboard warriors too literally is the answer. Appaz.

 

[jonny jeez]

Then i apoligise to you or any one else who got the same impression. I think commenting on anything is asking for arguements these days

This deserves more than just a like in my opinion.

Please don't be put off commenting. Its natural for us all to become entrenched sometimes, being able to rise above it, to try and see another's point of view and even say sorry now and then... as you have, is a great quality.

You taught me a lesson today.

 

[gbb]

[QUOTE 4533427, member: 45"]Can I join in with the ridiculous testosterone battle raging on this thread?










GRRRRRRRRR! ! !









Was that OK? [/QUOTE]

 

[PK99]

For the umpteenth time i didn't damage his precious car. The mirrors are designed to bend back either way to absorb knocks and impact. I wanted him to come out, see the mirrors and think "Mmm, i must've upset someone" that's all.

So next time I am inconvenienced by bikes chained to railings and blocking the pavement I can deflate the tyres to let the cyclists know they have inconvenienced me?

 

[ufkacbln]

Don't take the assertions of motor-centric keyboard warriors too literally is the answer. Appaz.

Appaz= apologies?

I was in a pub and the young lady behind the bar spilt some of my drink

She said "Soz"

My reply was that it was my first pint!

Then I realised the meaning was "Sorry"

 

[ufkacbln]

So next time I am inconvenienced by bikes chained to railings and blocking the pavement I can deflate the tyres to let the cyclists know they have inconvenienced me?

Only if there is a small electronic switch that automatically reinflates them, effortlessly and with no additional equipment